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 publically 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.

Please be advised that as of March 9, 2015, brick, ceramic tile and porcelain will no longer be accepted at the Leslie Street Lakefill Site, as these types of materials are no longer needed to aid in the formation of the Leslie Street Spit.

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.