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Toronto – Chester Hill Lookout – Player Estates
Chester Hill Lookout is a semi-circular concrete observation deck at the very end of Chester Hill Road, a quiet cul-de-sac off Broadview Avenue in Playter Estates / near the Don Valley / Danforth area.
- It offers panoramic views of:
- the downtown Toronto skyline (CN Tower, financial district)
- the Don Valley and Don Valley Parkway below
- Evergreen Brick Works visible to the right when looking west
- The Prince Edward Viaduct / Bloor Viaduct across the valley.
Tips for Visiting
If you’re planning to go, here are some tips to make the most of it:
- Go during daylight / sunset rather than late at night — better views + safer.
- Bring a camera if you like cityscape photography. Early evening (blue hour / sunset) gives great light.
- Respect that it’s a residential area: keep noise down, no littering.
- Wear something warm / wind-proof if you’re there after dark because of exposure.
- Parking might be limited; street parking only.
Toronto Island’s Paddling
It was a beautiful afternoon to paddle around the Toronto Islands. Starting from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) on Toronto Island we headed to Blockhouse Bay. The RCYC is nestled on the northeastern tip of Island Park.
Leaving the RCYC behind, we paddled through the inner channels of the Toronto Islands. The serene lagoons, surrounded by lush greenery, offered a peaceful start to our journey.
While passing a number of renters in kayaks and canoes, we were asked by two floating up against the shore not able to navigate away from the shore. We paddled over, gave them a nudge and a few quick lessons on how to paddle a canoe and off they happily continued.
Past St. Andrews by the Lake Church, past the boat house, continuing under the Centre Island Bridge we could see crowds making their way onto Centre Island.
After a pleasant and steady paddle, we approached Blockhouse Bay. The bay islocated on the southwestern side of the islands near Hanlan’s Point. Its calm, sheltered waters provided a perfect place to continue our paddling. Scooting out to the harbour gave us a great view of the airport and the Toronto Skyline. The return trip was just as adventurous with bird sightings, crowds in the parks and a few passing boats. It was a great few hours on the water with some beautify scenery.
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