Our Main Building and galleries will not be open to the public for Nuit Blanche. Access to “Hopes and Fears Assembly” will be on the northwest side of the Main Building.

Harbourfront Centre Marine

Marinas

Docking at Harbourfront seasonally, monthly, or as a visitor means you will enjoy quick access to Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario. Located on the central Toronto Waterfront, our marinas and boardwalk berths are easy to access from home or the office. For visitors we have the closest marinas to the City core, local shops for provisions, major attractions, theatres, sports and concert venues in the downtown core and at nearby Exhibition Place and Ontario Place.

As of September 15, 2009, operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes must have proof of competency on board at all times. This proof may be shown through provision of a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or other approved forms of competency. Learn more at Transport Canada Office of Safe Boating.

Please call to check in with the appropriate Dock Attendant at the facility selected. All areas monitor VHF Channel 68.

The use of Harbourfront Centre Marinas and other properties is for pleasure craft only. The use of our managed properties for the boarding or discharge of passengers for any commercial purpose is forbidden and will be reported to Police, Ports Toronto and Transport Canada Marine Safety. Those deemed to be operating illegally or fail to comply with Harbourfront Centre policies and procedures or the terms and conditions in our marina agreement including City of Toronto By-laws will be banned from the site and issued trespass notices.

Please note: Harbourfront Centre does not operate the tour and charter boats or water taxis located on our site. See the links below under More Marine Activities.

General Information

All docking areas can be accessed through either the Western or Eastern channel. Upon entry into the Toronto Inner Harbour set course for the north western shore. To see the locations pleasure craft are permitted to dock please download the Visiting Pleasure Craft Dockage Locations map. Please call to check in with the appropriate Dock Attendant at the facility selected. All areas monitor VHF Channel 68.

Dockage Overview

Marina Rates are effective January 12, 2024. See pricing under individual Marinas.
Subject to applicable taxes.

All rates apply to vessel’s overall length, including dinghies on davits, PWCs, swim platforms and bowsprits.

All rates subject to applicable taxes.

Fees for Marina Four and Marina Quay West include use of one 30amp outlet only unless otherwise indicated.

Season long use of additional power (if available) is a cost of $300.00 per 30 amp outlet.

Fees payable in advance. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.

Visitor dockage may be adjacent to the Boardwalk public walkway.

Vessels docked in areas reserved for events may be subject to relocation

Visitor check-out time is 11am

Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interac accepted

Prorated seasonal fees offered as of June 15th onward (if available)

All areas operated by Harbourfront Corporation (1990)

No chartering permitted. Commercial vessel dockage or passenger pick up and drop off without written authorization is forbidden. No trespassing.

Services

30-amp shore power and fresh water where available

50-amp outlets where available – John Quay and Marina Quay West north wall only. Most power on the north wall of Marina Quay West is not functioning due to past flooding and awaits a City of Toronto repair. Dockage for larger vessels remains available on the north wall despite the issue.  

Coin operated laundry at both marinas

Dock Attendants and maintenance support

On-site Security

Close proximity to the Toronto Music Garden. Self-Guided audio tours are available at the Marina Quay West Office. Fees apply.  

Marina Quay West

Marina Quay West is a 140 slip marina located adjacent the City of Toronto Music Garden and many condominium residences. It is a quieter location with greater slip availability.

If you are seeking a season long slip, this marina is suited to boats 24 feet to a maximum of 40 feet. The majority of slips in Marina Quay West are for boats 24 feet to 34 feet with few larger slips. If you are planning to visit we can accommodate transient boats up to approximately 50 feet on the north wall. At present only a selection of the transient slips on the north wall for larger boats are available with shore power.

Visitor reservations are accepted. Washrooms, showers and coin laundry are available. Floating wood docks are set up in six piers with additional visitor slips for larger vessels alongside the City of Toronto Music Garden north wall.

Marina Quay West is located just inside the Western Gap at berth #213 to #215, as indicated on chart #2085. The entrance to Marina Quay West is located at approximately 43 38.182° N, 79 23.489° W.

We regret that vehicle parking in the Spadina Pier Parking Garage is no longer available as of July 2023 due to the City of Toronto closure of this garage. Other nearby parking may be available at lots such as at our Rees St. surface parking lot east of Lower Spadina Avenue at 318 Queens Quay West or Harbourfront Centre’s main lot at 235 Queens Quay West.

Rates

Rates effective January 12, 2024. Subject to applicable taxes. Seasonal term subject to change due to fluctuating COVID-19 restrictions. Additional information regarding vessel dockage may be found under General Information.

Visitor (Under 40ft)
$2.70 per foot per night

Visitor (40ft and over)
$3.25 per foot per night

Seasonal (May 1 – Oct 15)
$132.00 per foot per season

Monthly (30 consecutive days)
$45.00 per foot per month

Reservations are accepted, see Visitor Reservations section

Car parking is not available at this marina

Floating personal watercraft & dinghys extra

A deposit (visitor) or non refundable payment (seasonal) is required for dock access keys

Minimum charge for the summer based on 24ft length overall; this length changes to 30ft for the winter liveaboard only term

Summer fees include the use of one 30 amp shore power outlet only. Summer season long use of an additional 30 amp outlet, if available, is $350 plus tax per outlet

Power for winter use is NOT included in dockage fees and is invoiced separately in fall based on the number of 30 amp outlets desired 

Note: A 30 amp outlet will only provide approximately 24 amps of power at 80% usage to avoid tripping breakers or overheating damage as per Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Visit www.esasafe.com for details

Hours of Operation

Open 7 days per week from 9am to 5 pm year-round unless otherwise posted

Marina Four

Marina Four is a semi-protected, 90-slip marina located within our campus, adjacent to Harbourfront’s outdoor Concert Stage and the many activities that define Harbourfront Centre. If you would like to dock at the centre of it all, select Marina Four. Slips within Marina Four are best suited for boats 24 to 30 feet in length. We have some visitor dockage within the marina for this range. We offer several visitor slips on the south side of E dock within the harbour for boats up to 50 feet in length.

Short term dockage may also available for pwcs, inflatables and dinghys. Washrooms, showers and coin laundry are available. Visitor reservations are accepted for overnight dockage only. Seasonal slip availability may be limited – please call for details.

Marina Four is located at historic Pier 4 under the well-known City of Amsterdam pedestrian bridge at berth #248 as indicated on chart #2085. The entrance to Marina Four is located at approximately 43 38.261° N, 79 23.016° W.

The City of Amsterdam lift bridge is currently closed to pedestrians due to needed repairs. The lift bridge portion of the bridge has been removed so passage for higher air draft vessels (depending on water levels) may be possible without requesting a bridge lift.

Rates

Rates effective January 12, 2024. Subject to applicable taxes. Seasonal term subject to change due to fluctuating COVID-19 restrictions. Additional information regarding vessel dockage may be found under General Information.

Visitor (Under 40ft)
$2.70 per foot per night

Visitor (40ft and over)
$3.25 per foot per night

Seasonal (May 1 – Oct 15)
$139.00 per foot per season

Monthly (30 consecutive days)
$45.00 per foot per month

Reservations are accepted, see Reservation section

Car parking is extra, parking may be available at our Rees St. surface parking lot located on the west side of nearby Rees St. at 318 Queens Quay West 

Floating personal watercraft & dinghys extra

A deposit (visitor) or non refundable payment (seasonal) is required for dock access keys

Minimum charge for the summer based on 24ft length overall; this length changes to 30ft for the winter liveaboard only term

Summer fees include the use of one 30 amp shore power outlet only. Summer season long use of an additional 30 amp outlet, if available, is $350 plus tax per outlet

Power for winter use is NOT included in dockage fees and is invoiced separately in the fall based on the number of 30 amp outlets desired

Note: A 30 amp outlet will only provide approximately 24 amps of power at 80% usage to avoid tripping breakers or overheating damage as per Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Visit www.esasafe.com for details

Hours of Operation

Spring
May 1 – June
7, 2024
9am – 5pm

Summer
June 8 – September 2
, 2024
Sunday to Wednesday
9am to 6pm
Thursday – Saturday
9am to 8pm

Fall
September 3 – October 15, 2024

9am – 5pm

Winter
October 16, 2024 – April 30
, 2025
Closed

John Quay

Visiting pleasure craft only dockage on John Quay is offered along the southern boardwalk adjacent to the Amsterdam BrewHouse at historic Pier 4. John Quay is not a protected marina but a linear boardwalk on the Inner Harbour just outside of Marina Four, used exclusively for larger visiting pleasure craft and ships from approximately 40 feet to 120 feet in overall length. We recommend that smaller vessels dock within one of our two marinas.

John Quay is located south of the CN Tower near the southern boardwalk at berth 248, as indicated on chart #2085 (approximately 43 38.251° N, 79 23.115° W). John Quay boardwalk dockage lies between Marina Four to the east and the entrance to the Toronto Police Marine Unit basin to the west.

Overnight

Reservations via the transient link shown in the marine menu through Harbour Assist software are the preferred reservation method and are accepted for overnight visits only for appropriately sized vessels. Upon receipt your e-reservation will be reviewed and staff will contact you to advise whether it is accepted or denied. Washrooms, showers and coin laundry are nearby. 50-amp power is available on John Quay for three boats using a single outlet each. Check out is 11:00 a.m. on the scheduled date of departure.

Short Term Dockage

Short term dockage for three hours or less (space permitting) for a flat rate fee based on boat size is ideal for a weekday lunch visit at a local restaurant patio, attend a Harbourfront outdoor performance or to pick up supplies from local Waterfront BIA retailers. Slips on the John Quay boardwalk or the south side of E dock on the outside of Marina Four for short term dockage may be available on a first-come first-served basis for three hours or less. However, we advise you to always contact the Marina Office ahead of arrival as outlined below as space can be limited on a busy summer evening or weekend. The pick-up and drop off of groups of persons is expressly forbidden.

Check-in / Check-out

All visitors must follow check-in and check-out procedures by contacting staff by phone or on VHF CH. 68 ahead of arrival to determine slip availability, obtain approval and slip assignment, if not already confirmed in an overnight reservation. Once secure vessel OWNERS must immediately proceed to the Marina Office to fully complete, sign and date a mandatory marina agreement and make the associated payment for the Dock Attendant approved duration of stay. We accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express via the Square no touch payment system.

Rates

Rates effective January 12, 2024. Subject to applicable taxes. Additional information regarding vessel dockage may be found under General Information.

Drop-In flat rate for visits 3 hours or less between 9am – 5pm daily (space permitting)
$39.83 for vessels 40ft and under
$48.67 for vessels over 40ft

Visitor Overnight (40ft – 74ft)
$3.25 per foot per night

Visitor Overnight (75ft – 120ft)
$4.50 per foot per night

Reservations accepted for vessels over 50ft

Preference is given to reservations and pre-arranged visiting ships and events

Caution must be used docking alongside boardwalk due to wakes and harbour waves

Same day paid drop in rate may be applied towards overnight visit (conditions apply).

Fees include use of one 50 amp power outlet (if available)

No chartering permitted. Commercial vessel dockage or passenger pick up and drop off without written authorization is forbidden. No trespassing.

Please obey any posted no docking signs.

SEASONAL SLIP APPLICATION (for May 1 to Oct 15 dockage)

Before applying, please review our marinas (see above) to determine the most suitable location based on your boat size, applicable dockage rates and marina preference.

If you have an existing account with Harbourfront Centre Marinas through Harbour Assist (new as of January 31, 2023), log in here. If not, please proceed by clicking one of the applicable boxes below.  

All reservation applicants must agree to the Marina Agreement Terms and Conditions and adhere to said terms throughout the term of the lease.

Harbourfront Centre Marinas are now accepting applications for season long slips for the applicable described boat types and sizes. Summer Season Slip occupancy term generally runs from the beginning of May to mid-October. Winter Seasonal Slip occupancy term generally runs from mid-October to the end of April. Visitor Reservations are for short term visits from one night to twenty-nine nights (one month).

Valid approved renewal applications will be processed first, followed by the review of valid submissions on the wait list provided suitable open slips are available. Applicants may be subject to interviews, credit, reference or Criminal Records checks.

Harbourfront Centre reserves the right to amend any part of its reservation process, including seasonal term, based on COVID-19 Public Health guidelines and Government requirements.

Summer Seasonal Slip

Summer season slip occupancy term is normally May 1 to October 15. It should be noted that in 2020, the winter term was extended and the summer term shortened as a result of Government emergency orders. The term therefore is subject to change depending on COVID-19 status.

Additionally, in 2020 fewer slips than anticipated were sold as a result of public health guidelines regarding physical distancing and use of shared facilities. Agreements will be amended or cancelled should public health guidelines require fewer slips to be used.

Winter Seasonal Slip

Winter seasonal slip occupancy is from approximately October 26 to April 26.

Previous summer or winter tenants are invited to apply in advance of the general public for the upcoming season.

Seasonal Slip Application Review Process

All applications are reviewed on a first come, first evaluated basis. Harbourfront Centre has the right to accept or decline any applicant. No slip is guaranteed.

All applicants are placed on a Waiting List until slip assignments are confirmed in writing via email, deposits paid and insurance submitted. All names are added to the electronic waiting list on a chronological basis upon submission. Only electronic form submission applications will be considered. Verbal or emailed requests will not be considered.

Depending on the timing of applicant’s submission, slip availability may or may not be known. If an appropriate slip becomes available for your sized boat (both length and beam apply) you will be contacted and given further instruction. All new applicants will be required to meet with marina staff for an interview. Harbourfront Centre may contact your previous marina or yacht club for both character and financial references.

Historically, only a small number of slips become available at either marina each season for new applicants due to the popularity of our convenient downtown location and smaller size of the marinas.

Both of our marinas were primarily designed for smaller sized boats. Channel and slip widths are engineered for smaller vessels. We regret that we are not able to accommodate many larger boats. If slips are released they will likely be for boats under 32 feet in length with beams of less than 11 feet as this is the size of slip or smaller that make up the majority of each marina.

The use of Harbourfront Centre properties is for pleasure craft only. The use of our managed properties for the boarding or discharge of passengers for any commercial purpose is forbidden and will be reported to Police, Ports Toronto and Transport Canada Marine Safety. Those deemed to be operating illegally or fail to comply with Harbourfront Centre policies and procedures or the terms and conditions in our marina agreement including City of Toronto By-laws will be banned from the site and issued trespass notices.

VISITOR RESERVATIONS (for 1 to 29 night visits)

Before applying, please review our marinas (see above) to determine the most suitable location based on your boat size, applicable dockage rates and marina preference.

If you have an existing account with Harbourfront Centre Marinas through Harbour Assist (new as of January 31, 2023), log in here. If not, please proceed by clicking one of the applicable boxes below.  

All reservation applicants must agree to the Marina Agreement Terms and Conditions and adhere to said terms throughout the term of the lease.

Overnight Accommodation

If you are visiting and need overnight accommodation there are several nearby options, including:

Radisson Blu Hotel Toronto Downtown
Located at Rees St. on Queens Quay West adjacent Marina Four and a walk eastward of Marina Quay West.
radissonhotelsamericas.com

Visiting other Provincial Marinas?

Pick up your copy of the newest Boating Ontario Marina Directory at one of our offices.

boatingontario.ca

ALTERNATE BERTHS (for ships and superyachts up to 260ft)

Harbourfront may also have a berth available for larger super yachts and ships (up to 260 ft.) at HTO Park West. It is somewhat secluded with less pedestrian traffic but with that comes a greater distance from most shops, restaurants and activities.

Late summer and fall water levels may reduce depth. Large draft vessel owners should consult with staff prior to making a reservation and check water levels in advance of arrival.  

This area is located at berth number 222 on chart #2085 alongside a City of Toronto park in the western central waterfront. The coordinates are 43 38′ 14″N and 79 23’23″W.

Marina Pump-Out

The Harbourfront Centre Pumpout, located on John Quay adjacent the Toronto Police Marine Unit, is now operated by York Bay Marine Services Inc. For service, please call 416-203-3000. 

Marina Contact

Corporate Office

Harbourfront Centre
Marine Department

235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8
CANADA

marine@harbourfrontcentre.com

Call our marinas for slip inquiries:
Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm

Emergencies: 9–1–1

Security 24/7

416 973 4885 or 416 520 8552

Toronto Police Marine Unit
416 808 5800

Toronto Police
Non-Emergency Reporting
416 808 2222

Marina Four

Marina Four Dock Attendants service multiple areas including line handling for large tour and charter boats as well as dockage on John Quay and may not always be in the marina office. Please call Harbourfront Centre Dock Master or Marina Four on VHF Channel 68 for assistance.

VHF: Channel 68
Phone: 416 203 2620
marinafour@harbourfrontcentre.com

Marina Quay West

Contact Marina Quay West by name for arrival and departure assistance.

VHF: Channel 68
Phone: 416 203 1212
marinaquaywest@harbourfrontcentre.com

John Quay

Contact Harbourfront Centre Dockmaster or Marina Four by name for arrival and departure assistance.

VHF: Channel 68
Phone: 416 203 2620
marinafour@harbourfrontcentre.com

Marina Pump-out

Pump-Out Information: 416 973 4148

Service Assistance
Call Marina Four at 416 203 2620

After October 15, call 416 203 1212 (Marina Quay West) to book an appointment as the Marina Four Office is closed.

Required Permits and Licences

Resident recreational powered boaters (power boat or sailboat with an engine) must obtain a PortsToronto Powered Vessel Operators Permit and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) to operate a powered vessel in Toronto Harbour. Please refer to the webpage PortsToronto Powered Vessel Operators Permit for details or call the Permit Office at 416 778 1230.

Visiting recreational powered boaters can obtain a 14-day Visitor Powered Vessel Operators Permit from PortsToronto for $20 by calling the Permit Office at 416 778 1230 or sending an email to permitinfo@portstoronto.com.

Foreign recreational powered boaters can obtain a 14-day Visitor Powered Vessel Operators Permit from PortsToronto for $20 by calling the Permit Office at 416 778 1230 or sending an email to permitinfo@portstoronto.com.

Foreign recreational boaters in Canadian waters should also review the information found at Transport Canada Office of Safe Boating.

You can obtain both the required Ports Toronto Power Vessel Operators Permit and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) at Harbourfront Centre Sailing and Power Boating, located within the Nautical Centre at 275 Queens Quay West, 416 203 3000.

Launching Your Boat

If you wish to bring a boat into Toronto Harbour and need to launch it from a trailer you have two possible launch options. Unfortunately neither are downtown. These locations are east and west of the city core. Fees for launching at these locations may apply.

The ramp in the west is located in Humber Bay Park. This park is located in Etobicoke on Lakeshore Boulevard West just west of Park Lawn Road. Heading east towards the City exit at Park Lawn Road from the collector lanes of the Gardiner.

The eastern ramp is located in Ashbridges Bay Park on Lakeshore Boulevard East at the bottom of Coxwell Avenue.

In both locations follow the blue ‘Boat Launch’ signs on Lakeshore Boulevard.

To reach Toronto’s Inner Harbour you will have to head into Lake Ontario and across Humber Bay from the west or navigate around the Outer Harbour East Headlands from the east. It is most important that you carefully monitor the weather including wind direction and speed. Taking a small boat on either of these voyages in adverse conditions is not advisable!

Please Note

If you wish to launch via a crane or travel lift, please contact Outer Harbour Marina at 416 778 6245 or another local service provider to make arrangements.

If you have a larger boat being delivered by truck please contact another local Marina such as Outer Harbour Marina to schedule a launch date as Harbourfront does not have a marine yard and equipment able to do so.

if trailering your boat from one lake to another, be sure to comply with all prevention measures to eliminate the possibility of the transfer of invasive species. To learn more visit the Ontario Invasive Species Awareness Program (OISP).

More Marine Activities

Sailing & Powerboating

Looking for boat rentals, events and course information? Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating has everything you need!

Tour and Charter Boats

Harbourfront Centre is home to an array of unique tour and charter boats that provide historic and informative tours through the inner harbour, longer sailing adventures outside of the harbour, romantic dinner dance cruises, corporate event venues, private party facilities for weddings and birthdays, unique venues for holiday season and New Year parties, and much more. The possibilities are endless and are only limited by your imagination!

For information on how you can hold your next event in a unique setting with a view of Toronto’s spectacular skyline, visit the operators’ websites.

Looking for smaller sail or powerboats that accommodate less than 12 persons? Visit York Bay Marine Services Sailing and Power Boating or Gone Sailing Adventures.

Membership to Tour and Charter vessels may be members of the Passenger & Commercial Vessel Association.

On Our Docks

To learn more about being a passenger in Canada or how to select an operator or a vessel, please visit Transport Canada Marine Safety.

All charter and tour vessels listed within are docked here and have commercial dockage agreements with us. We DO NOT permit outside operators to conduct quick pick up or drop off of persons from any location on our managed properties. Vessel owners / operators offering to pick up or drop off your group on our managed properties from York St. westward to past Dan Leckie Way are trespassing. They DO NOT have any permission to conduct business from our dock locations. Do not board any boat that attempts to do so. This includes from within our two marinas, at John Quay adjacent the Amsterdam Brewhouse and other locations. Police and other authorities are monitoring for such illegal behavior. Do your research before making any arrangements.

Download Berth Map

Water Taxis

Please note: Water Taxis are not operated by Harbourfront Centre.

There are a variety of Water Taxis operating from locations between York Street and Lower Spadina Avenue. At present only approved operators (see below) are permitted to pick up or drop off persons on our docks. Any operator not listed is not legally permitted to pick up or drop off persons at Harbourfront Centre.

For more information on being a passenger within Canada, visit the Transport Canada Passenger Vessels FAQ.

To make a water taxi reservation please visit an operator web site and complete the required form or call the phone number shown or as listed on a black dock side sign found at each of the designated water taxi locations.

Water Taxi Location Map

Designated Water Taxi Stand
A designated water taxi location
Tiki Taxi on the water

Tiki Taxi

See #1 on Water Taxi Location Map. Operates from Spadina Slip northwest sector at the bottom of Lower Simcoe.  

tikitaxi.ca

Toronto Harbour Water Taxi

Toronto Harbour Water Taxi

See #4 on Water Taxi Location Map. Operates from the northwest sector of York Slip at the bottom of York Street.  

torontoharbourwatertaxi.com

Pirate Taxi
Pirate Taxi

The Pirate Taxi

See #2 and #3 on Water Taxi Location Map. Location #3 tickets can be purchased at nearby kiosk. Operates from the York Quay boardwalk south of 235 Queens Quay West AND from the Peter St. Bridge located east of Lower Spadina across from the Shoppers Drug Mart.  

piratetaxi.ca

Nautical Centre

The Nautical Centre area and its tenants are now managed by York Bay Marine Services Inc. For information contact each organization shown or York Bay Marine Services Inc. at 416-203-3000. 

Have you ever wanted to feel the breeze on your face as you trim sails and steer a sailboat into the sunset? Dreamed about the serenity of paddling through glassy waters in a canoe? Or the excitement of pushing a throttle and bringing a powerboat to speed? Make these dreams reality at Harbourfront Centre’s Nautical Centre!

Companies and organizations across our site offer activities for all ages, able or disabled persons, including those with vision impairment.

Located at 275 Queens Quay West, just west of the Radisson Blu Hotel Toronto Downtown, The Nautical Centre offers a diverse range of interesting lessons and activities for beginners and enthusiasts of all skill levels and physical abilities, as well as rental opportunities.

Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating
416 203 3000

Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre
paddletoronto.com
416 203 2277

Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario
disabledsailingontario.com
416 214 0358

Nearby Activities

Other boating activities located on the waterfront that are similar in nature to the above, but are not located at the Nautical Centre and do not have offices on site:

Blind Sailing Canada
A sailing club for the visually challenged with boats docked at our Marina Quay West location.
blindsailing.ca
416 496 5089

Visiting Ships

2022

Vendee racing yacht

The Vendee Globe Racing Yacht

The Vendee Globe Racing Yacht is a new offshore sailing team, founded and skippered by Canadian Scott Shawyer and will visit the Toronto Harbour. Competing in his 60ft IMOCA racing yacht, Shawyer will take on the pinnacle event in the offshore calendar, the Vendee Globe Race: 42,000 kilometres of solo, non-stop racing around the world, to become the first Canadian to complete this epic feat.  


HMCS Glace Bay

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Glace Bay is a 181ft Royal Canadian Navy coastal patrol vessel docking along the waterfront to give people an opportunity to experience an important part of Canada’s maritime history. Launched in 1996, the HMCS Glace Bay vessel served in the Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Navy and took part in many military and defense exercises worldwide. HMCS Glace Bay performed a gun salute at 12:00pm on July 1.

Access the event page for more details HMCS Glace Bay


HMCS ORIOLE 2018 Great Lake Deployment

HMCS Oriole

Built in 1921 as the flag ship for the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto and commissioned in 1954, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole is the oldest ship in the Royal Canadian Navy. In 2021, HMCS Oriole celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Visiting Hours for Public Deck Tours

Saturday, June 11, 2022 – 10am to 4pm
Sunday, June 12, 2022 – 10am to 4pm

Queens Quay West south of the Concert Stage

HMCS Oriole Specifications

  • Length: 31.1 metres (102 feet)
  • Beam: 5.94 metres (19.5 feet)
  • Draught: 2.7 metres (9 feet)
  • Height of Main Mast: 31.4 metres (103 feet)
  • Height of Mizzen Mast: 21.3 metres (70 feet)
  • Working Sails: 560 square metres (6,000 square feet)
  • Spinnaker: 650 square metres (7,000 square feet)
  • Displacement: 92 tonnes (101.4 tons)
  • Accommodations: 21 people

navy-marine.forces.gc.ca

Boating and the Environment

It’s our environment… let’s protect it!

Boating Ontario, along with member marinas, have been enrolling in the Clean Marine Program to ensure that their marinas are following an environmentally sound series of practices and protecting our waterways for all to enjoy. All Clean Marine Program Eco-rated Marinas proudly fly the Boating Ontario environmental flag. See the bulletin board in your marina to view a copy of the awarded certificate or ask a staff member for details.

Just as Boating Ontario member marinas have committed themselves to follow environmental practices, you can too! Look for products with Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice logo to use around your boat. Properly separate and discard recyclable materials and please DO NOT place hazardous wastes such as old batteries and motor oil in waste receptacles.

Harbourfront Centre is a partner in the Floatables Strategy (www.uofttrasheam.ca) along with University of Toronto Trash Team, Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Ports Toronto, City of Toronto, Swim Drink Fish, The Waterfront BIA and Waterfront Toronto. The strategy is a great collaborative effort with a mission to reduce plastic pollution and other floating litter in Toronto Harbour. Harbourfront facilitates this effort by providing locations to install trash trapping devices such as Seabins, associated educational signs and space to hold public events. 

Marine Information Links

We update this page as required. Please let us know if a link has expired.

The Nautical Centre

Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating provides affordable and accessible boating for all – from beginner to offshore and much more! We also offer a wide selection of sailing and power boating courses, services and training.

Tall Ship Adventures / Toronto Brigantine

Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario

Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre

Local Marine Retail

Accomodation

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