📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:15 PM – 7:45 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 3:15 PM Sharp
⛴ Ferry: We take the 3:30 PM ferry to Ward’s Island, then walk ~40 minutes to Centre Island BBQ pit
BBQ & Fire Pit Plan 🔥
I'll be your pit master, bringing charcoal and wood—just bring what you want grilled!
🍽 Recommended Grill Items:
✔ Easy-to-eat meats – Beef/chicken sausages, skewers, or burgers
✔ Veggies – Peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, corn on the cob
✔ Carbs that grill well – Flatbread or pita
✔ Sweet treat: Grilled pineapple with cinnamon 🍍
🔥 Post-BBQ: Once we're done grilling, we’ll turn the BBQ pit into a small bonfire for warmth and s’mores!
Golden Hour & Sunset 🌅
After the BBQ, we’ll walk to the Centre Island viewpoint to watch the sunset over the Toronto skyline. Then we walk back to Ward’s Island ferry terminal for the return trip.
Essentials to Bring:
✔ Food to grill (whatever you like!)
✔ Water (1L recommended)
✔ Comfortable walking shoes (we’ll be walking ~40 min each way)
✔ Dress for spring (island = breezy, wet
✔ Seating pad (optional) – I’ll bring a few, but surfaces may be damp
Weather & Cancellation:
🌦 This event is ON unless it rains.
Schedule:
⏳ 3:15 PM: Meet at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
⛴ 3:30 PM: Ferry to Ward’s Island
🚶 4:10 PM: Arrive at Centre Island BBQ pit
🔥 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM: BBQ & small bonfire
🌇 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Walk to sunset viewpoint
⛴ 7:00 PM: Walk back to Ward’s Island ferry terminal & return to the city
This is a social, relaxed event—great food, good company, and an epic Toronto skyline sunset. RSVP now & see you there! 🍔🔥