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 15!
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BOOK YOUR $5 RIDE NOW!
The East-West Shuttle runs between Bathurst, Yonge, and Ookwemin Minising, daily from 11am to 7pm.
Eastward: Bathurst to Ookwemin Minising
Departs Bathurst on the hour*
Departs Yonge at :15 past the hour*
Westward: Ookwemin Minising to Bathurst
Departs Ookwemin Minising at :30 past the hour*
Departs Yonge at :45 past the hour*
Walk up at any stop, call or book ahead online to lock in your seat!
*Walk up access is not guaranteed.
*Weekend scheduling may vary. Be sure to choose the correct direction of travel at checkout!
Step 1: View the map and read FAQ’s! Get informed
Step 2: Select your date, time slot and direction of travel
Step 3: make sure to book your return trip too! One way fare is $5. These must be processed in separate transactions.
Step 4: Boarding mid-route at Yonge st? No problem! The shuttle departs Yonge Street stop in either direction at :15 past the departure time slot.
Example 1: you want to ride from Yonge Street to Ookwemin Minising (eastbound) at 1:15pm: Select “Bathurst to Ookwemin Minising” 1pm timeslot.
Example 2: you want to ride from Yonge Street Stop to Bathurst Stop (westbound) at 3:45pm: Select “Ookwemin Minising to Bathurst at 3:45pm”
HOW EAST-WEST SHUTTLE WORKS
Pick your stops: Bathurst, Yonge, 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 - we recommend booking ahead!
Your Waterfront Connection: 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
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
SCHEDULE & BOOKING
Service runs 7 days a week, June 5th to September 7th
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
$5 Tickets one way.
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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Electric bikes, e-scooters. andother electric propulsion devices are not permitted on board nor on the island.
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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!