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Community overview
The Islands is one of the communities TRREB (Toronto Regional Real Estate Board) defines within Toronto C01, located in downtown Toronto, across Toronto Harbour from the downtown waterfront. The Islands is bounded on the north by Toronto Harbour; bounded on the east by the Lake Ontario shoreline; bounded on the south by the Lake Ontario shoreline; bounded on the west by the Lake Ontario shoreline. Neighbourhood names you will see on maps include Algonquin Island and Ward's Island (names from OpenStreetMap labels, for orientation only).
Community boundaries
| Side | Approximate boundary | Neighbouring communities / areas |
|---|---|---|
| North | Toronto Harbour | Waterfront Communities C1, Waterfront Communities C8 (Toronto C08) |
| East | the Lake Ontario shoreline | |
| South | the Lake Ontario shoreline | |
| West | the Lake Ontario shoreline |
Boundaries are an approximate description based on TRREB's Toronto C01 community map checked against OpenStreetMap roads. For addresses near a boundary, please rely on the TRREB map, or just ask Ming.
Schools
| School | Board | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Public/Natural Science School | Toronto District School Board (TDSB, public) | JK–6 | 30 Centre Island Pk |
Checking City of Toronto Open Data school locations, there is no TCDSB school inside this community; use the TCDSB school finder to find the designated Catholic school.
School boundaries are set by street address and may be adjusted temporarily as enrolment grows; a school being inside the community does not mean every address is in its boundary. Please confirm with the TDSB school finder and the TCDSB school finder. School locations are from City of Toronto Open Data (School Locations), and names and grades from the Ontario Ministry of Education's public school information data (2024–25); schools too close to a community boundary to place with confidence, special programs and temporary sites are not listed. This page does not rank schools.
Parks and recreation
- Ward's Island Park
- Algonquin Island Park
- Centre Island Park
- Toronto Island Park
Park names and locations are per OpenStreetMap, listing only parks clearly inside this community; library names and addresses are from City of Toronto Open Data (Toronto Public Library branch information), and other places are per OpenStreetMap. Check the latest notices from the City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library for hours and amenities.
Getting around
- Ferry: the islands have no car traffic, subway or TTC bus service; residents and visitors use the City of Toronto ferries to and from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street downtown. Check the City of Toronto for current ferry schedules and fares.
Subway, light rail and GO station locations and streetcar routes are per OpenStreetMap. Schedules and routes change often, so check the latest TTC and GO Transit timetables, and use the TTC trip planner for local bus routes in the community.
Shopping and daily life
OpenStreetMap shows no large supermarket or mall clearly inside this community; everyday shopping is in neighbouring communities.
Housing types
(To be added: the mix of existing home types will be written once public census data that maps cleanly to this community's boundary is available. Statistics Canada's 2021 Census is published by dissemination area and census tract, which do not line up with TRREB's The Islands market boundary, so this page does not estimate the housing stock.) The by-type figures in "Recent sales and home prices" below are sales in that quarter, not the housing stock.
Recent sales and home prices
This section shows two kinds of data published by TRREB; please read them separately. The first is actual sales summarized in the quarterly community report. The second is the monthly MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) benchmark price, which describes a typical home. The quarterly report and the HPI are measured differently and cannot be added together. Where there are two or fewer sales, TRREB does not publish some price measures. These figures are for reference only and are not a guarantee of the value of any property.
This page does not show current listings or individual sale records. For recent sales on a particular street or home type, or a value estimate for your home, please contact Ming.
The Islands recent quarterly sales (all home types)
| Period | Sales | Dollar volume | Average price | Median price | New listings | Active listings | Sold/list price | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Source: TRREB's publicly released Toronto Central community reports, all home types: Q2 2026, Q1 2026, Q2 2025. As of this page's preparation (November 12, 2026), the Q3 2026 report had not yet been posted in TRREB's community report directory.
Q2 2026 by home type
| Home type | Sales | Average price | Median price | New listings | Sales/new listings | Avg. days on market | Sold/list price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Semi-Detached | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Att/Row/Townhouse | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Condo Townhouse | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Condo Apartment | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Other | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
Source: the The Islands by-type page of the same TRREB Q2 2026 Toronto C01 community report. There were no sales this quarter, so the table shows only new listings by home type; other columns are shown as "—".
Compared with Toronto C01 (Q2 2026, all home types)
All community figures below are taken directly from the summary table of the same quarterly report. The Islands had 0 sales this quarter, so the report publishes no dollar volume, average, median or other price measures and this page makes no price comparison; there were 0 new listings and 0 active listings. The combined row adds up the rows that have figures for sales, dollar volume, new listings and active listings; the combined average is combined dollar volume ÷ combined sales, not a district-wide average published separately by TRREB.
| Community | Sales | Dollar volume | Average price | Median price | New listings | Active listings | Sold/list price | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Street Corridor | 141 | $115,999,210 | $822,689 | $630,000 | 323 | 169 | 97% | 37 |
| Dufferin Grove | 26 | $32,119,600 | $1,235,369 | $1,030,000 | 50 | 14 | 103% | 15 |
| Kensington-Chinatown | 34 | $22,381,168 | $658,270 | $594,000 | 137 | 74 | 96% | 32 |
| Little Portugal | 32 | $30,995,226 | $968,601 | $882,000 | 102 | 52 | 105% | 18 |
| Niagara | 185 | $138,546,107 | $748,898 | $625,000 | 421 | 227 | 98% | 29 |
| Palmerston-Little Italy | 21 | $32,891,110 | $1,566,243 | $1,435,000 | 46 | 18 | 102% | 20 |
| The Islands | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Trinity-Bellwoods | 45 | $63,666,001 | $1,414,800 | $1,375,000 | 105 | 44 | 101% | 27 |
| University | 22 | $27,337,000 | $1,242,591 | $1,265,000 | 50 | 28 | 98% | 31 |
| Waterfront Communities C1 | 401 | $293,055,785 | $730,812 | $610,000 | 1,090 | 621 | 97% | 34 |
| Ten communities combined* | 907 | $756,991,207 | $834,610* | — | 2324 | 1247 | — | — |
Source: summary table of TRREB's Q2 2026 Toronto C01 community report (publicly released). *Combined sales, dollar volume, new listings and active listings are the sum of the ten rows; the combined average of $834,610 is $756,991,207 ÷ 907, rounded to the dollar. Active listings are a point-in-time figure from the report. The report notes that quarterly community statistics may not match the quarterly sums of earlier TRREB publications.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) benchmark prices
TRREB's October 2026 HPI public tables include Toronto C01's district-wide composite and by-type benchmark prices, but no separate row for The Islands, so this page lists only the district-wide figures and does not make up a community-level benchmark.
| Area | Home type | Benchmark price | Index | Year-over-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto C01 (district) | Composite | $638,900 | 250.9 | -7.38% |
| Single Family Detached | $1,619,300 | 351.2 | -6.92% | |
| Single Family Attached | $1,245,900 | 327.0 | -7.99% | |
| Townhouse | $712,800 | 314.7 | -3.29% | |
| Apartment | $543,300 | 240.3 | -8.42% |
Source: TRREB MLS® Home Price Index public tables, October 2026 (generated November 2, 2026). HPI benchmark prices are measured differently from the quarterly average and median sale prices above and cannot be compared or added directly.
Nearby communities
- Waterfront Communities C1
- Waterfront Communities C8 (Toronto C08)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Islands?
On TRREB's Toronto C01 community map, The Islands is in downtown Toronto, across Toronto Harbour from the downtown waterfront: bounded on the north by Toronto Harbour; on the east by the Lake Ontario shoreline; on the south by the Lake Ontario shoreline; and on the west by the Lake Ontario shoreline. This is an approximate description based on the map; for a specific address please check the TRREB map.
Which schools are in the community?
According to the City of Toronto Open Data school locations (TDSB and TCDSB), the community has Island Public/Natural Science School. School boundaries are set by street address and can change, so please confirm with the TDSB and TCDSB school locator tools.
What community facilities and parks are nearby?
Parks in the community include Ward's Island Park, Algonquin Island Park, Centre Island Park and Toronto Island Park. Check the City of Toronto website for amenities and hours.
Is public transit convenient?
Options include City of Toronto ferries. Check the latest TTC and GO Transit schedules for service and routes.
Where can I find recent sales and prices for this community?
The "Recent sales and home prices" section on this page cites TRREB's publicly released quarterly community report (currently Q2 2026) and the MLS® Home Price Index. These are statistical summaries, not the sale price of any single home. For recent sales on a particular street or home type, or a value estimate for your home, contact Ming directly or request a free home evaluation.
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Community information on this page is compiled from public sources including the TRREB community map and publicly released quarterly community reports, TRREB MLS® HPI public tables, Toronto Public Library, TDSB, TCDSB, TTC, GO Transit and OpenStreetMap. It is for reference only and is not a guarantee of school boundaries, transit, planning or property value. This page does not publish individual MLS® sales or current listings. Ming Ren, Broker, RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage.