Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I register my boat?
You can register your personal vessel by contacting the Transport Canada Marine Safety Office at 1-800-267-6687 or on its website.
If you’re planning to bring your powered boat into the Toronto Port Authority’s jurisdiction, you will need to apply for a Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit from the Toronto Port Authority.
Visitor Permits valid for 14 consecutive days are also available.
How do I report debris or pollution in the harbour?
The Toronto Port Authority has been working for over 100 years with the waterfront community to keep the Port and Harbour of Toronto clean and free of debris, harmful matter and spills.
Each year we keep approximately 450 metric tonnes of wood debris alone from entering the harbour from the Don River.
Please IMMEDIATELY report any pollution, spill or debris to the Harbour Hotline at 416-462-3937.
Is there a ferry to Rochester?
The Port no longer hosts a ferry service to Rochester, New York. However, the Toronto Port Authority does operate ferry service to Billy Bishop Airport.
What is the jurisdiction of the Toronto Port Authority?
The Toronto Port Authority has jurisdiction over all waters within the Port and Harbour of Toronto; this includes both the busy inner and outer harbours as well as surrounding areas.
The juridical boundaries, (see map) in the west extend into Lake Ontario for one mile due south from the mouth of the Humber River, draw a line to a point one mile due south of Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island and continue east to a line extending for one mile due south of Victoria Park (in essence the boundaries of the old City of Toronto).
Where can I dump my fill?
The Toronto Port Authority operates the Leslie Street Lakefill Site at the bottom of Leslie Street. The site only accepts the following materials:
- unreinforced concrete
- broken concrete
- brick
- ceramic tile
- porcelain
The following materials are prohibited at the site:
- Garbage
- Wood
- Reinforced concrete with rebar
- Concrete pipes, pillars, beams and light poles
- Earth
- Clay
- Shale
- Sand
Further information and the list of prohibited items can be found in the Notice to Contracters and Truckers. This information can also be requested by phone at 416-462-1261 ext. 5.
Access cards are available for purchase at 62 Villiers St. for $33 per load (tax included). Site office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The lakefill site is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Where do I catch the ferry?
If you are heading to the Billy Bishop Airport (BBA) the ferry is located at the foot of Bathurst St. The ferry service that serves the airport is operated by the Toronto Port Authority.
The airport ferry travels across the 122 m of water between the BBA and the mainland. The ferry departs every 15 minutes starting at 5:15 AM (to the airport) with the last ferry from the BBTCA to the mainland departing at 12:07 AM. View the BBA ferry schedule here.
You can also call 416-203-6942 ext. 17 for further information.
If you are heading to the Toronto Islands you will board at the bottom of Bay St. (adjacent to the west side of the Westin Hotel). This ferry service is operated by the City of Toronto. Click here to view the Toronto Island ferry schedule. For additional information, call 416-392-8193.