TORONTO’S EAST-WEST WATER SHUTTLE

Skip traffic. Take the Harbour.
Fast, scenic waterfront transit across Toronto's inner harbour. On-demand service between Bathurst and Ookwemin Minising, daily through October 12th.

  • No schedule to check

  • No booking required

  • $15 one way

Get one-way tickets for just $15 until October 12th!

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FAST ← FREQUENT ← RELIABLE ← DIRECT ←

HOW IT WORKS

The East-West Shuttle runs on demand between Bathurst and Ookwemin Minising until October 12th.

No Fixed Schedule
Boats run as riders arrive. Come to the dock during operating hours and the next available boat takes you across.

Two Stops, Both Directions
Bathurst to Ookwemin Minising, or Ookwemin Minising back to Bathurst. Same $15 fare either way.

Pay at the Dock
No advance booking, no time slot to pick. Just show up.

WHEN WE'RE RUNNING

Daily from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM through October 12th.

Weather can affect service. Please Call (416) 579-5131 to confirm before heading down.

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

BATHURST

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  • 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

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FAQs

Questions about the shuttle?
We have answers.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes we can take bicycles, scooters and one wheels.

    No e-bikes are allowed on board.

  • Unfortunately, electric bikes, scooters and other electric propulsion devices are not permitted on board.

  • Yes, you can bring a your dog, dogs must be on a leash at all times and seated/laying down in front of you.

  • Children 2 and under are free

  • All tickets are final sale. No refunds are possible.

  • Unfortunately we are not wheelchair accessible for individuals in electric wheelchairs.

  • 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!