TORONTO’S EAST-WEST WATER SHUTTLE
Skip traffic. Take the Harbour.
Fast, scenic waterfront transit across Toronto’s inner harbour.
Stop 1: Bathurst
Stop 2: Yonge
Stop 3: Ookwemin Minising
Get one-way tickets for just $5 until August 30!
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HOW IT WORKS
The East-West Shuttle runs between Bathurst, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising, daily from 11am to 7pm, June 5 to September 7.
Two Directions, Three Stops
Eastbound runs Bathurst → Yonge → Ookwemin Minising.
Westbound runs Ookwemin Minising → Yonge → Bathurst.
Ride one stop or end to end, it's the same fare.
Departures Every Hour
Boats leave each stop at the same times past the hour, all day. Weekends add extra sailings.
Booking Is Simple
Pick the ticket that matches your departure stop and direction, choose your time, and your digital pass arrives instantly by email.
Each sailing has 12 seats, and return trips are booked separately.
STOPS
Steps from Bathurst Quay Commons, Harbourfront Centre, and the Music Garden
Streetcar connections at Bathurst and Queens Quay
Closest stop to CityPlace, Fort York, and Liberty Village
PORTLAND
Heart of the downtown waterfront at the foot of Yonge
Walking distance from Union Station, the Financial District, and Scotiabank Arena
Connects to Sugar Beach, the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and St. Lawrence Market
YONGE
A beautiful park and the newest piece of Toronto's waterfront
Gateway to the Port Lands, Cherry Beach, and the Don River mouth
Direct access to the Distillery District and Corktown
OOKWEMIN MINISING
FAQs
Questions about the shuttle?
We have answers.
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The East-West Shuttle runs scheduled service every 15 minutes between Bathurst, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising, daily from 11am to 7pm, June through September.
Walk up at any stop or book ahead online to lock in your seat. Outside of scheduled hours, on-demand service is available through partner water taxi operators.
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On Sale From July 24th to August 15th for $5
Normal pricing is $15 per person, per direction of travel. HST and a 3% service fee are added at checkout.
There is no Senior’s or childrens pricing or any other discount or companion rate. -
Yes. As a pilot project, we ask that you book online at least one hour before your departure to give our team time to coordinate the sailing.
Booking takes under a minute!
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On-demand service is available at all three docks (Bathurst, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising) through partner water taxi operators. Speak to a staff member at the dock, or contact a local water taxi operator directly to arrange a pickup.
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The East-West Shuttle has three pickup and drop-off stops along Toronto's harbour: Bathurst, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising. Board at any stop, travel one segment or end-to-end.
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Yes! Our partner water taxi operators at Portland, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising can take you to the Toronto Islands directly from any of our stops. One way fares to the island are $15; or book a roundtrip for $25 plus tax.
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Yes we can take bicycles, scooters and one wheels.
No e-bikes are allowed on board.
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Unfortunately, electric bikes, scooters and other electric propulsion devices are not permitted on board.
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Yes, you can bring a your dog, dogs must be on a leash at all times and seated/laying down in front of you.
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Children 2 and under are free
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All tickets are final sale. No refunds are possible.
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Unfortunately we are not wheelchair accessible for individuals in electric wheelchairs.
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Since Tickets are $5 we do not provide access 2 benefits.
GET IN TOUCH
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
We’re here to help!