Toronto Island Bicycle Rental.
Walk-up bike, tandem, and quadricycle rentals on Centre Island, Toronto, operating since 1984
The brief.
Toronto Island Bicycle Rental is a commercial rental shop on Centre Island, a 10-minute walk along the beach from the Centre Island Ferry Dock and reachable via the Centre Island Ferry from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto. Operating since 1984, the shop rents single bikes, tandems, and family-friendly two- and four-seater quadricycles on a first-come, first-served basis — no reservations and no online booking. Hourly and daily rates are published for single bikes and tandems; quadricycles rent by the hour. Riders under 18 must wear helmets by law and helmets are provided free for all ages, with bikes matched to rider height. The shop opens daily from 11am to 5pm, weather permitting.
4. ways in.
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Single Bike
For: Ages 9 and upWhen: Daily 11am–5pm, weather permittingA traditional two-wheel bicycle for solo riders exploring Centre Island's picnic spots, beaches, and gardens. Bikes are matched to rider height for fit, helmets are provided free for all ages, and riders under 18 must wear them by law. Walk up to the shop — no reservations are accepted, and rentals run on a first-come, first-served basis.
$10/hour or $30/day
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Tandem
For: Two ridersWhen: Daily 11am–5pm, weather permittingA two-rider tandem bicycle for couples and friends. Hourly and daily rates available, with helmets provided free for all ages. Tandems do not include a basket. Like every rental, tandems are walk-up only — no advance bookings — and a single government-issued ID per family or group is held during the rental.
$20/hour or $60/day
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2-Seater Quadricycle
For: Families and small groups (2 seats)When: Daily 11am–5pm, weather permittingA four-wheeled, two-seater pedal vehicle that suits families and visitors who prefer something more stable than a bike. The front carrier holds up to 20 kg (45 lbs), helmets are provided free, and rentals are first-come, first-served. Quadricycles are priced by the hour only — no published day rate.
$22/hour
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4-Seater Quadricycle
For: Families and groups (4 seats)When: Daily 11am–5pm, weather permittingA four-seater pedal vehicle for larger families or groups riding together. Front carrier capacity is 20 kg (45 lbs), helmets are provided free, and walk-up first-come, first-served rules apply. Hourly rate only — no day rate. A single government-issued ID per group is held during the rental.
$40/hour
Worth knowing.
- 01Operating since 1984Source ↗
- 02Located on Centre Island, accessible via the Centre Island Ferry from Jack Layton Ferry TerminalSource ↗
- 0310-minute walk along the beach from the Centre Island Ferry Dock to the rental shopSource ↗
- 04Helmets provided free for all ages; riders under 18 must wear helmets by lawSource ↗
- 05Walk-up rental only — first-come, first-served, no advance bookingsSource ↗
- 06Quadricycle front carriers hold up to 20 kg (45 lbs)Source ↗
- 07All rentals final — no refunds, no cancellations; $1 fee for card paymentsSource ↗
- 08Accepts Cash, Debit, Visa, and MasterCard; one government-issued ID per family/group requiredSource ↗
Get in
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- Address
- Centre Island, Toronto, Ontario — 10-minute walk along the beach from the Centre Island Ferry Dock
- www.instagram.com/islandbikerental/