Harbour Master Authorizations

PortsToronto oversees the Port and Harbour of Toronto. PortsToronto also owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Outer Harbour Marina.

PortsToronto is responsible for facilitating the safe, shared use of the harbour and ensuring safe navigation.

As part of its stewardship of the harbour, PortsToronto provides authorizations for activities that occur in, on, over, under, through or across the waters, within its jurisdiction, by way of Harbour Master Authorizations.

Please contact the Harbour Master’s Office at 416-462-3937 for more information.

Activities that Require Authorization Include:

• Marine events
• Construction
• Diving
• Filming

See sections 23, 25 and 27 and Schedule 1, Part 15 of the Port Authorities Operations Regulations for more information.

Applying for Authorization

Submitting an Application

Download and complete the form(s) in the Apply section for the activity/event that requires authorization. If you have questions you can contact the call the Harbour Master’s Office at (416) 462-3937.

Email completed forms to [email protected].

If you have questions you can contact the Harbour Master’s Office at (416) 462-3937.

Paying for an Application

Applications can be paid for by cheque or credit card. The Harbour Master’s office accepts Visa, MasterCard and AMEX. Applicants who would like to use their credit card must call 416-462-3937 and provide their credit card number to make a payment.

Cheques should be made payable to “Toronto Port Authority”.