 A ferry preparing to dock at the Toronto Islands | |
| Locale | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Waterway | Toronto Inner Harbour (Lake Ontario) |
| Transit type | Ferry |
| Operator | Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division PortsToronto (Toronto Port Authority) |
| Began operation | 1883 |
| System length | City Docks to Centre - 2km City Docks to Hanlan's - 2km City Docks to Ward's - 1.7 km Western Gap - 190m |
| No. of lines | 4 |
| No. of vessels | 8 |
| No. of terminals | 6 |
| Daily ridership | 75,000[citation needed] |
The Toronto Island ferries connect the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario to the mainland of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main city-operated ferry services carry passengers (all) and commercial vehicles (some) from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street to three docks on the islands. Private motor vehicles are not carried. The ferry operated by PortsToronto carries passengers and vehicles to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the island from the foot of Eireann Quay. Additional private ferries carry passengers to various island boat clubs. Ferry services to the islands began in 1833, and the Toronto Island Ferry Company began in 1883.