About Us
For more than 100 years, PortsToronto has worked with its partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the economic growth of the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomed more than two million passengers in 2023; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; the Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal, which welcomed 45 ships and nearly 18,000 passengers in 2023; and Marine Terminal 52, which provides transportation, distribution, storage and container services to businesses at the Port of Toronto.
PortsToronto is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has invested more than $28 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto’s waterfront and beyond.
OUR VISION
Our vision, Transportation Reimagined, calls for transformative change, reflective of our determination to support and enhance the economy, protect the environment and preserve a high quality of life across our region.
OUR PURPOSE
Formalized in 2023 under the banner Transportation Reimagined our purpose reflects a multifaceted commitment to the communities in which we live and work.
Deliver bold solutions for connectivity, economic opportunity and quality of life.
Bold Solutions highlights PortsToronto’s determination to go beyond conventional approaches and demonstrates a willingness to innovate and address complex challenges directly.
Connectivity underscores our role as a critical link between Canada’s largest city, our waterfront, and the broader transportation network in which PortsToronto has always played a major part.
Economic Opportunity reflects PortsToronto’s dedication to driving local, regional, and national prosperity.
Quality of Life speaks to our holistic approach to PortsToronto’s impact on the city.
OUR VALUES
- People First
- Collaborative
- Sustainable
- Safety & Security
- Integrity
Our Businesses
With 85 years on Toronto’s waterfront, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important international gateway and a key driver of Toronto’s economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in total economic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with the airport’s operations. It connects leisure and business travellers directly into Toronto’s downtown core, just steps from the financial district and urban attractions, and is accessible by foot, bike or public transport.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for medevac services connected to local hospitals. The airport is also home to two Fixed Base Operators, Heli Tours, as well as a personal and general aviation community that includes approximately 50 private planes and two flight schools.
The Port of Toronto is an economic engine, driving investment, tourism and trade, and key piece of infrastructure within the transportation ecosystem servicing the Greater Toronto Area, generating over $460 million in economic activity in Ontario and unlocking sustainable marine connectivity into the heart of Canada’s largest city.
More than two million metric tonnes of cargo transit through the Port of Toronto each year, providing the sugar for our coffee, the salt for our roads and the raw materials needed for Toronto’s booming construction industry, including cement, aggregate and steel.
The Port of Toronto is also a gateway for cruise travel and hub for film and television production that blends seamlessly into Toronto’s iconic waterfront.
Just outside the Toronto Harbour and a short walk from Tommy Thompson Park and nature preserve, the Outer Harbour Marina (OHM) offers a unique escape from city life right on the doorstep of the bustling downtown area.
As one of the largest freshwater marinas in Ontario, the Outer Harbour Marina has more than 625 extra-wide slips that can accommodate boats up to 100 feet long. The only docking facility of its kind in Toronto, the OHM also boasts heated indoor boat storage.
Our real estate and property holdings include 5 Queens Quay West, Pier 6 and various water and land lots along the waterfront. These properties are leased to other businesses and some have the potential for redevelopment.