Toronto Island Ferry

1. Yes, eat that bagel on your ferry ride.
Just as with Osheaga, it is advised that you stuff yourself with a big meal before the show to avoid two things – long line ups and overpriced food. So if Toronto Island is your destination, swing by Union Station and buy yourself a bagel or god forbid some McDonald’s. Something that’ll fill you up for a few hours, then hit up a 24-hour restaurant once you return. Alternatively, if you do want to buy food there, it’s best to show up early and get the food before the music even starts to prevent the awkward pushing back into the crowd while carrying hot poutine.

2. Want to bring food to the show instead?
Sure. Just pick the right security guard to search your bag. Some are less thorough than others and may not catch the bags of sandwiches and fruit. You can sneak in enough food for a picnic between sets!

3. Don’t leave your bag on the ground.
Someone may kick it and before you know if, you’re waving a flashlight around trying to look for where it went. Stressful and scary stuff.

4. Toronto Island is a small, small world.
Unlike larger music festivals, Toronto Island is actually fairly small in comparison. Therefore it’s way easier to find friends or even just run into them by accident. Look beside you next time, your boss may be sipping a beer.

5. May as well bring a book of Sudoku with you.
You’ll need it for your two hour wait to get back onto the ferry.