Bike the Leslie Street Spit to the lighthouse
A car-free 5 km spit jutting into Lake Ontario, cormorant colonies, skyline views and a lighthouse at the end. Weekends only.
- Where: Tommy Thompson Park, Port Lands, Toronto
- Ages: all ages
- Cost: Free
- When: Open year round
- Good for: bike, nature, birdwatching, lighthouse, free, water
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