Island Natural Science School

Island Natural Science School

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Empowering Grade 6 students to become environmental stewards through immersive biodiversity studies on the Toronto Islands. 

Continuously operating since 1960

Grade 6 programs for TDSB student

 Platiun Certified EcoSchools Center

Accessible site

Capacity for 68 students

Commitment to Truth and Reconcilliation through the buildings design and programming

Wildlife corridor 

15 minutes from downtown Toronto

 

 

 

Currently operating on the Summer Schedule. Check City of Toronto website for updated ferry times. 


Please be advised that the Spring Open House at the Island Natural Science School, originally scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2026, has been cancelled. This decision follows recent administrative and operational adjustments regarding central programming within the Toronto Outdoor Education Schools (TOES) department and wider cuts in the TDSB. For further information and board-wide updates regarding outdoor education programming, please refer directly to the official Toronto District School Board website.

 

Accessibility and Emergency Services
  • Wheelchair ramps and no stairs
  • Electric Doors
  • Accessible Washroom with shower
  • Paved paths surrounding the school
  • All-terrain wheelchair for use on program
  • EMS (Emergency Services) two kilometres from the school

 

Notice:  The lighthouse is currently inaccessible to the public. Students may still visit the exterior of the building during their time on the island. 

Images from the Island