Skip traffic. Take the Harbour.
Fast, scenic waterfront transit across Toronto’s inner harbour.
Stop 1: Portland
Stop 2: Yonge
Stop 3: Ookwemin Minising
TORONTO’S EAST-WEST WATER SHUTTLE
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BOOK EAST-WEST-SHUTTLE NOW
HOW EAST-WEST SHUTTLE WORKS
Pick your stops: Portland, Yonge Slip, or Ookwemin Minising. Travel one stop or end-to-end.
Online or On Demand: Reserve ahead online, or pay at the dock when you arrive. Fares from $15.
Hop on, hop off: Running daily, June to September, morning through evening.
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 STOP
WEST HARBOUR
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 STOP
CENTRAL HARBOUR
OOKWEMIN MINISING STOP
EAST HARBOUR
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
SCHEDULE & BOOKING
Service runs 7 days a week, June 5th to September 7th
A Scheduled & On Demande Service
Book ahead to lock in your seat.
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
Season: June 5th to September 7th
Days: 7 days a week
Scheduled & On Demand: Book online or at the dock
Hours: 11 am to 7 pm
Times are subject to change & weather dependent
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 10am 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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$15 per person, per direction of travel. HST and a 3% service fee are added at checkout.
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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.
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!