PortsToronto will host the second of two public meetings on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the Harbour Ballroom at the Westin Harbour Castle as part of its work to implement the Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) for Runway 08/26 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
 

As our teams work to complete critical repairs to the Ship Channel Bridge, PortsToronto has committed to identifying all opportunities to safely and periodically open the bridge to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. PortsToronto will provide updates on this page and on social media (X) to advise when access becomes possible. Staff and signage will be posted onsite directing to this page for up-to-date information.

Please be advised that PortsToronto consultants will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport starting on Monday, September 16 at 10:00 p.m. and continuing to 6:00 a.m. the following day. This schedule of activity will be ongoing each day until early October.

Please be advised that an archaeological and heritage research firm doing work on behalf of PortsToronto will be conducting an offshore archaeological survey near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from Wednesday, September 4 to the morning of Thursday, September 5 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Please be advised that the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is scheduled to take place Labour Day weekend from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. The CIAS practice day is scheduled for Friday, August 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2024 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.
 

PortsToronto is pleased to welcome a new member of its Communications & Public Affairs team. On August 12, Mr. Atul Sharma will join PortsToronto as Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations.

PortsToronto is holding a second public information session on the Land Use Plan on Tuesday, July 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Land Use Plan will identify and articulate the vision for the future of the Port of Toronto, factoring in social, economic and environmental factors as well as the changing context of Toronto’s waterfront.
 

PortsToronto will host the first of two public meetings on Wednesday July 17, 2024, in the Auditorium at George Brown College – Waterfront Campus, as part of its work to implement the Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) for Runway 08/26 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
 

Today, PortsToronto crews deployed six Duckling Docks in the Toronto Harbour at the Portland and York slips.
 

PortsToronto is pleased to welcome Robin Pilkey to its Board of Directors. Ms. Pilkey was appointed by the City of Toronto for a term of three years.

Engineering and construction contractor teams have confirmed a timeline for critical repairs to the damaged main shaft and lifting mechanism of the Ship Channel Bridge.
 

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 11:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3. Weather dependent.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Weather dependent.

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
 

PortsToronto and the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit (Marine Unit) will be hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss vessel and watercraft noise mitigation in the Toronto Harbour. The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration is required and details can be found here.

The Toronto Port Authority, doing business as PortsToronto (“PortsToronto”) invites proposals for the appointment of Auditor.  The term of the engagement is for five years commencing from the close of the annual meeting of PortsToronto, to be held in June 2024, until the close of the annual meeting to be held in 2029, subject to reappointment at each annual meeting.

The 2023 Noise Summary Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online.

From approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on February 4, 10 and 22, 2024, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Fire Department will conduct an ice and cold water rescue training session on the Toronto Islands.

PortsToronto is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Ship Channel Bridge Rehabilitation Project will reach substantial completion in March 2024, and as a result both the north and south roadway approaches to the bridge will re-open to vehicle traffic on February 1, 2024.

Tariff Notice

Public opinion research will be conducted over the next few months among Toronto residents to gather opinions about Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in terms of its value, use and areas for improvement both from a community and passenger perspective.

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the “keep out” buoys located west of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, PortsToronto has prepared a survey to collect feedback from our stakeholders and the public as we prepare a corporate Accessibility Plan.

PortsToronto is undertaking a land-use planning exercise for the Port of Toronto/ 8 Unwin Avenue to develop a comprehensive framework that will guide future development on lands that it owns or leases.

Please be advised that the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is scheduled to take place Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. CIAS practice days are scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 31, 11:00 a.m. to 3:15p.m. and Friday, September 1,12:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
 
 

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2023 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

On June 24, 2023, between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., PortsToronto will conduct an overnight security response training exercise at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
 

Please be advised that work will commence at Billy Bishop Airport on Monday, June 5 in order to complete necessary pavement repairs at various facilities airside on the airfield.

PortsToronto is pleased to welcome Warren Askew to its Senior Management team as Vice President, Airport.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

 

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27. Weather dependent.

The 2022 Noise Summary Report for Billy Bishop Airport is now available online. As part of our commitment to the community, Billy Bishop Airport runs a comprehensive, multi-faceted Noise Management Program, including an annual report detailing our progress and areas in which we aim to improve. The report, as with all previous reports dating back to 2013, are available on our website.

From approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday,  February 6, 2023, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Fire Department will conduct an ice and cold water rescue training session on the Toronto Islands.
 

PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter continues. Crews will be removing the “keep out” buoys located west of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, November 24

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17.

On Monday, October 24, PortsToronto will commence field work at the Leslie Street Spit in order to update a necessary shoreline stability study, which is supported by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the City of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

Please be advised that the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is scheduled to take place Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 3 to Monday, September 5 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., with a practice day scheduled to be held on Friday, September 2 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2022 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Please be advised that the Marilyn Bell I ferry will be removed from service for approximately three weeks beginning Monday, July 11 in order to complete necessary surface protection work, which will include exterior surface painting and a refreshed car deck.

Flights a Next Step in Securing Approval for Connect Airlines to Operate Passenger Service to/from Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ).
 

On July 4, 2022, construction will begin on a new youth rowing facility at the Outer Harbour Marina.

The meeting will be held on June 27, 2022, and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3. Weather dependent.

The meeting will be held on June 27, 2022, and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

The 2019 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online. As in years past, the report was commissioned and released by Transport Canada, and was completed by an external consultant team at the request of the City of Toronto. This report has been conducted on an annual basis since 2008 and all previous reports are available on our website, here.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight  from 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20. Weather dependent.

Beginning April 26 for a period of three nights, PortsToronto will be completing work to groove the runway pavement at the intersection of Runway 08-26 and Taxiway Echo at Billy Bishop Airport.

Beginning Monday, March 28, 2022, PortsToronto in partnership with the City of Toronto, will commence a major rehabilitation program to restore and modernize the ageing Ship Channel Lift Bridge, a vital piece of infrastructure supporting Toronto’s supply chain. The restoration of the Ship Channel Lift Bridge will occur over a four-year period, from 2022 to 2025.

The 2021 Noise Management Report for Billy Bishop Airport is now available online.

After 12 successful years as President and CEO of PortsToronto, Geoffrey Wilson has elected to retire effective June 30, 2022. This follows a long and distinguished international career in the shipping, aviation, and infrastructure industries.

PortsToronto crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10 through to 5:00 a.m. Friday, February 11.

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15 through to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, January 16.

Submissions sought for the PortsToronto-owned property located on west side of Yonge Street slip for the purposes of marine activities and ancillary services

On Monday, November 29, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., NAV CANADA flight inspections will take place at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). NAV CANADA undertakes routine flight inspections two to three times per year at more than 130 airports in Canada, including Billy Bishop Airport.

North- and south-bound traffic lanes on Ship Channel Bridge fully reopen following successful completion of roadway repairs

Ship Channel Bridge to be reduced to single lane of vehicle traffic between October 6 and October 29, 2021

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2021 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

On Thursday, July 22, PortsToronto will transport the Marilyn Bell I ferry from Billy Bishop Airport to the Toronto DryDock facility, where it will begin the final phase of its conversion to electric power.

On Friday, June 25 at 12:00 p.m., PortsToronto will participate in the International Chamber of Shipping's global Sound the Horns campaign in honour of International Day of the Seafarer. 
 

Simulation will involve sirens and emergency personnel onsite that may be visible to the public. Related activities will test security procedures at the airport.

In response to recent reports about a lack of resting places for ducklings along the waterfront, PortsToronto will be installing four “duckling docks” at water level at Portland, York, Yonge and Jarvis slips. The installation will begin tomorrow, June 18, 2021, in the early afternoon.

The meeting will be held on June 14, 2021, and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Pedestrian access to the endikement roadway leading to the east headlands of the Leslie Street Spit reinstated

Meeting will be held on June 14, 2021, and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28.

The completion of structural repairs to the Leslie Street Spit floating pedestrian bridge will now be completed on May 14, 2021, with the bridge set to be re-installed in the days immediately following. The delay from the initial late-April timeframe is as a result of staff shortages in late February due to isolation and preventative protocols required due to potential COVID-19 infections within the team responsible for the repairs. Once the bridge is back in place, pedestrian access to the endikement roadway leading to the east headlands of the Leslie Street Spit will be reinstated.

Unauthorized concrete, brick and rubble cycling structures will be removed between March 29 and April 6 in an effort to ensure a safe environment for all park users.

The 2020 Noise Management Report for Billy Bishop Airport is now available online.

The 2018 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online.

Pedestrian access will resume upon completion of the project in April 2021.

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour on Wednesday, January 6 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
 

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Monday, January 4 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Delays are expected during the inspection period and bridge users are encouraged to plan alternate routes to reach areas south of the Ship Channel

As part of a PortsToronto project to revitalize Eireann Quay and improve vehicle and pedestrian circulation in the vicinity of Billy Bishop Airport, final asphalt resurfacing of the Eireann Quay roadway will take place overnight, between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 and 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28. PortsToronto will be conducting this work overnight in order to maximize efficiency by leveraging the significant reduction of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the area. Throughout this final phase of the project, efforts will be made to mitigate resulting noise. Vehicle access to the Billy Bishop Airport ferry terminal will be maintained.

East pedestrian sidewalk will remain under construction until approximately September 18. 

In order to accommodate necessary structural steel and sidewalk repairs, the Ship Channel Bridge will be restricted to a single lane of vehicle traffic starting Tuesday, July 21 for an expected duration of three weeks. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be no evening or weekend work.

The meeting will be held on July 16, 2020, and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

The third phase of a PortsToronto project to improve vehicle and pedestrian circulation on Eireann Quay is scheduled to commence in the coming days. This phase will focus on a full reconstruction of the Eireann Quay roadway and a widening of its east sidewalk. Work, which will last approximately four weeks, will take place weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Throughout this final phase of the project, vehicle traffic will proceed through the airport finger lot, and pedestrians will be redirected to the west sidewalk.

Please be advised that the Toronto Police Services Emergency Task Force (ETF) will hold four full-scale training exercises at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport over the course of four consecutive weeks.

Due to current restriction on group gatherings, and in respect of physical distancing protocols, PortsToronto will hold its 2019 Annual General Meeting online. The meeting will be held on July 16, 2020, and will begin at 9:30 a.m. Instructions for registering for the meeting will be forthcoming, with all details related to participation being posted to PortsToronto’s website in advance.

The 2017 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online.

Billy Bishop Airport today released its 2019 Sustainability Report. This is the third edition of the Billy Bishop Airport Sustainability Report which documents measures taken to implement policies, programs and initiatives to make the airport cleaner, greener and quieter, in an effort to set a new standard for how a modern airport operates in an urban environment.

Please be advised that crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

PortsToronto is pleased to announce that necessary bridge-deck grating required for the Ship Channel Bridge has been completed earlier than anticipated. As a result, the Ship Channel Bridge will re-open to vehicle and marine traffic at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.


 

In order to accommodate necessary bridge-deck grating required to the Ship Channel Bridge, the bridge will be closed to both vehicle and marine traffic over the course of two weekends in March – March 7 to 8 and March 14 to 15, 2020.

From approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on February 14, 18 and 26, 2020, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Fire Department will conduct an ice and cold water rescue training session on the Toronto Islands. 

 

As part of its commitment to managing noise generated by operations related to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, PortsToronto has installed a new Noise Monitoring Terminal (NMT) at 480 Queens Quay in the Kings Landing condominium building that was activated on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will:

• Increase its fees by four per cent;
• Increase its cargo dues by seven per cent;
• Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels under 100m to $0.50 per metre per 24 hours; and,
• Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels over 100m to $0.70 per metre per 24 hours.

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Friday, December 20, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely, this work will be completed overnight.

In order to accommodate necessary grating replacement work required to the Ship Channel Bridge, the bridge will be restricted to a single lane of vehicle traffic Monday, December 16 through to Wednesday, December 18. Traffic/re-routing signage and lighting will be in place to guide vehicles. Periodic bridge lifts may also take place during this time.

 

Starting December 5, 2019, NAV CANADA, in collaboration with PortsToronto, will implement enhanced arrival procedures for aircraft operators at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. New arrival procedures will improve airborne traffic flow while reducing flying time, fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and community noise exposure.

2018 Master Plan reflects feedback from more than 90 meetings and endeavours to focus on managed growth that balances airport operations with community interests.

Read the 2018 Billy Bishop Airport Master Plan here.

Simulation will involve sirens and emergency personnel onsite that may be visible to the public. Related activities will test security procedures at the airport

Scheduled maintenance work on the airfield at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has begun as part of the Billy Bishop Airfield Rehabilitation Program. The remaining project work, which includes milling and paving a few small areas of the airfield, will take place during night-time hours when the airport is closed to commercial aircraft operations and is scheduled to be completed mid-November.

On Friday, October 18, 2019, between 9:05 a.m. and 10:25 a.m., NAV CANADA flight inspections will take place at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). NAV CANADA undertakes routine flight inspections two to three times per year at more than 130 airports in Canada, including Billy Bishop Airport.

The Cherry Street bridge over the Keating channel will be reinstated for public access, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians just in time for Labour Day weekend. Members of the public wishing to use the bridge to access/return from the port lands can do so starting at approximately 7 p.m. tonight. 

This afternoon, the Cherry Street bridge over the Keating Channel was safely lowered as part of a joint operation led by PortsToronto and the City of Toronto. Work will now begin to lock the bridge into the horizontal position for structural inspections to ensure that it is safe for passage prior to re-instating access to vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 

 

Please be advised that the 70^th annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) will take place from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with a practice day held on Friday, August 30 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2019 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

The Cherry Street bridge over the Keating Channel remains locked in a lifted position due to mechanical failure. The City of Toronto and PortsToronto have retained the services of a professional engineering firm with specialized bridge expertise to begin work on lowering the bridge. 

The Cherry Street Bridge is currently out of service and locked in a lifted position due to a mechanical/electrical failure experienced on August 1, 2019. Traffic is being re-routed along Lakeshore Boulevard East to the Don Roadway, which connects with Cherry Street via Villiers Street. 

On June 12 following the release of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 2018 Draft Master Plan, PortsToronto, the airport’s owner and operator, kicked-off a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders and members of the public to review and provide comment and feedback that will be contemplated and considered in finalizing the plan.

Draft Master Plan Report is now available on Project Website at www.BillyBishopAirportMasterPlan2018.com

NAV CANADA Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-100) Will Now Perform Flight Checks at Billy Bishop Airport

NAV CANADA undertakes routine flight inspections two to three times per year at more than 130 airports in Canada, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. In March 2019, NAV CANADA retired the only turboprop aircraft from its Flight Inspection Aircraft (FIA) fleet and will now use only the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-100) for all of its flight checks, including those undertaken at Billy Bishop Airport. The first flight check with the CRJ-100 at Billy Bishop Airport is scheduled for June 6, 2019, subject to favourable weather conditions.
 

The 2016 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will hold the third and final public meeting for its 2018 Master Plan on June 12, 2019, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, in Room 701A. The meeting will include presentations, along with a facilitated question and answer session, which will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The intention of the meeting is to present the draft of the Master Plan and kick-off a 30-day comment period where stakeholders and members of the public can provide comment that will be contemplated and considered in finalizing the draft. The finalized Master Plan will be released following the comment period and is expected in late summer 2019.

With repairs to the Ship Channel Bridge lifting system complete, full commercial marine use of the bridge has been restored for the 2019 shipping season. 

In March 2019, NAV CANADA will retire the only turboprop aircraft from its Flight Inspection Aircraft (FIA) fleet, which undertakes routine flight inspections two to three times per year at over 130 airports in Canada, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

From approximately 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Fire Department will conduct an ice and cold water rescue training session on the Toronto Islands

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that, effective April 15, 2019, the Port of Toronto will:
 

• Increase its fees by four per cent;
• Increase its cargo dues by five per cent; and,
• Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels over 100 metres to $0.49 per metre per 24 hours.

 

From approximately 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Fire Department will conduct an ice and cold water rescue training session on the Toronto Islands. 

As part of urgent repairs required to the Ship Channel Bridge lifting system and roadway approaches, the bridge will be closed to marine traffic beginning January 14, 2019 for the duration of approximately 12 weeks.

As part of our commitment to continually improve efficiency at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, a newly reconfigured approach to passenger and vehicle traffic operations, designed to improve traffic flow in Eireann Quay, will begin a trial period on December 15, 2018

As part of the City of Toronto-led Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, PortsToronto will begin work to consolidate certain traffic operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. In addition to improving vehicle traffic flow on Eireann Quay, this enabling investment will reduce the airport's overall 'city-side' operational footprint, freeing up land for the construction of new and improved streetscaping and public spaces by the City of Toronto.

The Ongiara, the ferry operated by the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation department, which runs between Queen’s Quay and the Toronto Islands, will be out of service as part of a planned dry dock effective October 22 until early December 2018.

 

PortsToronto will begin removing the dilapidated pier in the East Gap harbour entrance from September 10 to November 16, 2018. The construction schedule will be Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Although PortsToronto does not own the East Gap Pier, which was built by Public Works (federal government) in the 1890s, it is undertaking the project to ensure a safe and navigable harbour. The project has been approved by Transport Canada (Navigation Protection Act and Port Authorities Operations Regulations), the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Endangered Species Act), and reviewed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act).

As part of the first phase of the City of Toronto’s Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, PortsToronto will begin phase two of geo-technical investigations (drilling of boreholes) in the vicinity of Eireann Quay south of Queens Quay.

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour will be closed to marine traffic for the 2018 Canadian International Air Show. Additionally, no watercraft will be allowed at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

As part of the first phase of the City of Toronto’s Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, PortsToronto will begin geo-technical investigations (drilling of boreholes) in the vicinity of Eireann Quay south of Queens Quay.

As part of our ongoing commitment to mitigate the operational impacts and noise of our operations on the community, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has requested that NavCanada begin a Calm Wind Runway trial.

As part of the Master Plan currently in development for Billy Bishop Airport, Environics Research will conduct a telephone survey among Toronto residents to gather opinions about the airport in terms of its value, use and areas for improvement both from a community and passenger perspective. 
 

PortsToronto has issued a tender call for qualified contractors to submit tender pricing for the demolition and removal of the East Gap Pier which currently extends north from the east edge of Ward's Island, along the East Gap. The tender has been posted to MERX and requires bidders to provide a schedule to support substantial completion of the project within 40 days of the project's commencement.

PortsToronto is pleased to welcome two new federal appointees to its Board of Directors.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will hold the second public meeting for its 2018 Master Plan on June 25, 2018, at the Westin Harbour Castle in the Frontenac Room.

As part of the final year of the three-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program, the public may notice airside construction activities at Billy Bishop Airport from May 28 until mid-November.

Beginning on May 24, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will resume the examination of the airport dock wall as part of anticipated repair and rehabilitation activities.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

Beginning May 8, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will offer new automated Primary Inspection Kiosks – a self-service border clearance process that eliminates the need for paper declaration cards on select flights.

PortsToronto’s crews will begin deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour on Monday, April 30, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1

Unwin Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Leslie Street and the Outer Harbour Marina driveway and Bailey Bridge area. Filming will take place on Friday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., but road closures will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Process will involve drilling activity which will result in elevated levels of noise

Please be advised that a film production crew will be shooting exterior scenes on and around the Ship Channel Bridge on Thursday, March 15 from 6 p.m. until Friday, March 16 at 6 a.m

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will begin enhanced security screening for passengers boarding the passenger ferry effective Monday March 12, 2018.

The 2017 Noise Management Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has been released

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2018.

The Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will be reduced to $15, down from $20. The reduced AIF takes effect January 24, 2018, and will apply to flights taking place on or after April 1, 2018.

Meeting to include topic tables, formal presentation and Q&A

With the City of Toronto’s ferry service between Queen’s Quay and Ward’s Island suspended due to mechanical repairs until January 5, 2018, PortsToronto will temporarily extend its Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ferry service as a courtesy to residents of Toronto Island requiring transportation to and from the mainland.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will begin the process of updating its Master Plan.

The first public meeting is scheduled for: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Please be advised that there will be multiple road closures in proximity to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport due to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 22.

Emergency vehicles and personnel will be on-site to participate in training exercise and the public may witness unusual activity as a result
 

Please be advised that from September 18 to September 22, the City of Toronto will be undertaking emergency repairs to a water main that is located directly in front of the entrance doors to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (on the city-side).

Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour will be closed to marine traffic for the 2017 Canadian International Air Show. Aditionally, no watercraft will be allowed at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

The second year of construction activities for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's 3-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program will be complete this week.

Beginning July 19, 2017, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) implemented enhanced screening at select Canadian airports, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, for passengers travelling to all destinations.

PortsToronto’s 2016 Annual Report is now available online.

All boaters in the Port and Harbour of Toronto are to reduce speed while in the inner and outer harbour as well any near shore areas.

PortsToronto is reminding the public that swimming in the port and harbour of Toronto is only permitted in areas designated by the City of Toronto.

Please be advised that due to the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon, the Billy Bishop Airport downtown shuttle stop will be temporarily relocated on Sunday, May 7 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 

UPDATE: Due to weather-related delays, overnight buoy deployment will continue until Friday, May 5, 2017. Crews will be working overnight from 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. to deploy navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour in preparation for the boating season.

Please be advised that due to the Khalsa Day Parade on Sunday, April 30, there will be a temporary change to the shuttle bus stop location from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lake Ontario and the Toronto Harbour are currently experiencing high water levels, which may continue until mid-May or early June. These elevated water levels may lead to breakwaters being submerged in and around the Port of Toronto.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
 

As part of the ongoing three-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program, the public may notice airside construction activities at Billy Bishop Airport throughout the spring and summer months.

The Ship Channel Bridge will be closed to all foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic from 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 10 to late Sunday night, March 12, in order to conduct important work on behalf of the City of Toronto needed to reinforce one of the bridge’s critical structural components.

Effective April 27, 2017, NAV CANADA will implement changes to instrument procedures at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport including new arrivals and departure procedures for aircraft utilizing runways 08 and 26.

Toronto (January 30, 2017) – The 2015 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online. The report was commissioned and released by Transport Canada last week and completed by an external consultant team at the request of the City of Toronto. The report, as with all previously commissioned reports dating back to 2008, confirms that the airport continues to operate within its strict Noise Exposure Forecast (“NEF”) as required under the Tripartite Agreement.

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by three per cent, effective March 31, 2017.

With the City of Toronto’s ferry service between Queen’s Quay and Ward’s Island suspended due to a planned service outage from January 21 to 22, 2017, PortsToronto will temporarily extend its Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ferry service as a courtesy to residents of Toronto Island requiring transportation to and from the mainland.

In support of the City of Toronto’s ongoing maintenance to the island water treatment plant, PortsToronto will provide ferry service to City of Toronto tractor-trailers transporting materials to and from the island beginning January 16 through to the end of February 2017.
 

The Billy Bishop Airport Shuttle Bus downtown pick-up and drop off location has been permanently relocated to just outside the Royal York Hotel’s western entrance on York Street, near the north-east corner of York Street and Front Street.

Transport Canada has issued a Notice of Airmen advising that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones are no longer permitted on all aircrafts effective immediately.

PortsToronto has released a Request for Proposals for Vendors of Record for Legal Services.

An addendum to this RFP was released on October 13, 2016.

The City of Toronto has released a construction notice that it will undertake much-needed watermain replacement on Bathurst Quay and Eireann Quay beginning September 6, 2016, and concluding in November.

Please be advised that the 2016 Canadian International Air Show is scheduled to take place on the Labour Day weekend.

PortsToronto’s 2015 Annual Report is now available here or in person at:

PortsToronto
60 Harbour Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5J 1B7

Copies of the 2015 Audited Financial Statements are also available here.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. Queen’s Quay Terminal – Fleck Dance Theatre. All stakeholders and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

For more information, please contact PortsToronto at:

Telephone: 416-863-2000
Fax: 416-863-0495
 
 

As part of PortsToronto’s commitment to managing noise generated by operations related to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport), the two Noise Monitoring Terminals (NMTs), located on the Toronto Police Marine Unit building and the airport’s on-island Fire Hall, will be upgraded this year. The terminals are the foundation of the airport’s noise monitoring system and provide ongoing noise-level data to the airport’s Noise Management Office. This data is then used in long-term noise mitigation planning and in responding to noise complaints from the surrounding community.
 

Beginning today and for the next several days, Environics Research will conduct a telephone survey of Toronto residents to gather views and perspectives on Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport).

Scheduled critical repairs on the Ship Channel Bridge have been completed, allowing two-way traffic to resume later today, May 19, 2016. PortsToronto is pleased that the bridge will be fully functional for the long weekend and leading into the busy summer season.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Ship Channel Bridge Expected to Open to Two-way Traffic Late May

New buses, new airport location, free WiFi and GPS tracking will make taking the shuttle even easier and more convenient for passengers.

From 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, and Tuesday, March 1, the Ship Channel Bridge, which runs along Cherry Street in the Toronto Port Lands, will be closed overnight to vehicle traffic in order to conduct important work needed to reinforce one of the bridge’s critical structural components. The closures are part of the broader repairs being done to the bridge deck to re-open the bridge to two-way traffic, anticipated to occur by early April.

2014 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Airport

Projects Include Restoration of Existing Runways and Construction of New Noise Enclosure

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2016.

As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Wednesday, December 2, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely, this work will be completed overnight.

Please be advised that there will be multiple road closures in proximity to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 18. Closures will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and impact usual airport access routes, including Bathurst Street, Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard. Alternate access routes have been highlighted below.

PortsToronto today confirmed that it has accepted the City of Toronto’s proposal with regard to Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) and has paid in full all PILTs associated with the organization and its properties. The settlement addresses all PILTs matters dating back to 1999.

Please be advised that on September 21, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s David Hornell ferry will be in service while the Marilyn Bell I ferry is undergoing routine engine maintenance. The Marilyn Bell I will resume service on September 26.

Please be advised that the 2015 Canadian International Air Show is scheduled to take place on the Labour Day weekend.

On August 26, 2015, AECOM – the consultants engaged by PortsToronto to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study the social, economic and environmental impacts of the Porter Proposal to introduce jet aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and related 200-metre land mass extension of the main runway – will commence telephone and in-person intercept surveys of Toronto residents and visitors.

The Noise Exposure Contour reports for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, dating back to 2008, are now available online. The reports were commissioned by Transport Canada, and completed by an external consultant team, at the request of the City of Toronto and confirm that the airport is complaint with its Noise Exposure Forecast (“NEF”)  as required under the Tripartite Agreement. The reports were commissioned for the period of 2008 to 2013 and confirm consistent adherence to the noise restrictions imposed on the airport.

PortsToronto’s 2014 Annual Report is now available online or in person at:

PortsToronto
60 Harbour Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5J 1B7

Copies of the 2014 Audited Financial Statements are also available via the same means.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at
9:30 a.m. in the Harbourfront Centre Theatre. All stakeholders and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

For more information, please contact PortsToronto at:

Telephone: 416-863-2000
Fax: 416-863-0495

 

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Please be advised that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s David Hornell ferry will be in service while the Marilyn Bell I ferry is undergoing routine inspection and certification, as required by Transport Canada. The Marilyn Bell I will resume service on June 15.

Please be advised that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s mainland turning circle will be closed on May 23 and May 26 to 29 for final resurfacing in preparation for the completion of the airport’s new pedestrian tunnel opening in late spring 2015. During this time, vehicles dropping-off passengers will be redirected to flow off Eireann Quay, around the taxi corral and into a temporary drop-off zone, located where the shuttle bus currently stops. The shuttle bus route will be temporarily moved to follow the curb lane of Eireann Quay.

Please be advised that a film production crew will be occupying the parking lot at 30 Bay Street from May 4 to May 8, with filming taking place on May 6 and May 7. Parking for Harbour Sixty Steakhouse patrons will be available through the restaurant’s valet service.

PortsToronto today confirmed that it will fund an independent Third-Party Peer Review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) currently underway to determine the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Porter Airlines’ proposal to fly jet aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the related lengthening of the runway to accommodate such aircraft. This is the result of an effort that has been underway by PortsToronto since December 2014 to review options that address requests for participant/intervenor funding and respond to comments from the public regarding federal and provincial oversight of the EA.

Please be advised that the Departures Level Corridor of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Terminal, which connects to the Airport Ferry Terminal, will be closed from Saturday, April 25, at 5:30 a.m. until Monday, April 27, at 5:30 a.m. During this time, passengers will be re-routed through the Arrivals Level (lower level).

Please be advised that the Don Valley Parkway will be closed for maintenance from Friday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26. The westbound lanes of Lakeshore Boulevard will also be closed on Sunday, April 26, from 12:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the annual Khalsa Day Parade.

Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour on Tuesday, April 21, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22.

 

Please be advised that PortsToronto has received and made publicly available the Special Examination Summary Report from audit firm Deloitte LLP. The Special Examination comprises a detailed review of all PortsToronto business operations, financial affairs, accounting management and governance covering the period 2009-2013 and is required to be conducted every five years under the Canada Marine Act.

A final draft of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Study Design/Scope is now available on the project website (BBTCArunwayandjetsEA.org/6-study-design) for a 30-day public review. The final draft EA Study Design/Scope, developed during Part One of the EA process, details the list of the effects that will be studied through the EA and the methodologies that will be used to study these effects.

See addenda to RFP for 145 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, also known as Pier 6, here.

Please be advised that the Departures Level Corridor of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Terminal, which connects to the Airport Ferry Terminal, will be closed from Friday, April 10, at 9:00 p.m. until Monday, April 13, at 5:30 a.m. During this time, passengers will be re-routed through the Arrivals Level (lower level).

Please be advised that a crew will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from April 7 to April 16. The work will be completed during overnight hours between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

The Toronto Port Authority, doing business as PortsToronto (“PortsToronto”) is seeking proposals for the lease of PortsToronto’s property located at 145 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, also known as Pier 6.

PortsToronto will be hosting an all-day public meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015 to review and discuss the Draft Study Design/Scope for the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed introduction of jet aircraft and extension of the main runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA).

Pursuant to an order of the Federal Court PortsToronto has issued a Notice to parties interested in purchasing the Jadran (a.k.a. Captain John’s) ship and removing the ship from Toronto’s Harbour.

 

Ports Toronto is undertaking an Airport Master Planning Exercise at the request of Toronto City Council and as part of the proposed introduction of jet aircraft at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) and extension of the land mass at each end of the main runway by 200 metres.

With the City of Toronto’s ferry service between Queen’s Quay and Ward’s Island suspended until further notice due to ice in Toronto’s Harbour, PortsToronto will temporarily extend its Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ferry service as a courtesy to visitors and residents of Toronto Island requiring transportation to and from the mainland.

Please be advised that the crane used for the construction of the pedestrian tunnel on the island-side of the Billy Bishop Toronto City airport will be removed on February 18 at 11 p.m. to February 19 at 6:00 a.m.

Please be advised that the following PortsToronto offices will be closed or have reduced operating hours for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2015

PortsToronto is undertaking an environmental assessment of the proposed introduction of jet aircraft and extension of the main runway at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA).

Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2015.

The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) is undertaking an environmental assessment of the proposed introduction of jet aircraft and extension of the main runway at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA).

Please be advised that the City of Toronto will be installing a hydrant on the east-side of Eireann Quay beginning Tuesday, December 16, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17. 

As part of the Toronto Port Authority’s (TPA) annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Saturday, December 13, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely this work will be completed overnight.

Please be advised that there will be overnight apron maintenance on the island-side of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport beginning Tuesday, December 9, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10. 

An updated version of the Master Plan for the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available for reference on the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) website.

Aircraft, actors and emergency services onsite to participate in simulation to test emergency response and protocols at airport

The Toronto Port Authority is undertaking an environmental assessment of Porter Airline’s proposal to introduce jet aircraft and extend the main runway at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for an opening on the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for a sitting member. The position is open to any resident of the waterfront community who is interested in being part of the Committee.

Please be advised that there will be overnight runway maintenance on the island-side of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) beginning Wednesday, November 5 at 11 p.m. until approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. 

Overnight construction related to the pedestrian tunnel at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport during the week of November 3 to November 7, 2014.

On October 9 and 10, 2014, boats may be observed within the Marine Exclusion Zone (MEZ) on Lake Ontario near the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.