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Waterfront Communities-The Island

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Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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  • Safety: Standard urban safety measures; be aware of water safety when using ferries.
  • Legal: Follow local regulations, especially regarding the island airport and ferry operations.

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1972

    The 1972 Canadian election saw a further step in the conversion of the central waterfront away from industrial uses.

  2. Documented history · 1988

    In 1988, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney called another Royal Commission into the waterfront that was headed by former mayor David Crombie.

  3. Documented history · 1992

    It was reported in 1992 with a detailed, but expensive plan of environmentally sound development following on the heels of his 1982–86 Toronto Waterfront Regeneration Trust Commission report.

  4. Documented history · 1996

    Toronto's bids for the 1996 and 2008 Summer Olympics saw plans for much of the new facilities to be located along the waterfront, with all three levels of government committed to spending a great deal of money if the games were won, but on both attempts Toronto lost its bid due t

  5. 1972 Canadian election waterfront conversion

    The 1972 election led to federal expropriation of central waterfront land for the Harbourfront project, influencing development of the Toronto Islands area.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Brian Mulroney

    Prime Minister who in 1988 called a Royal Commission into the Toronto waterfront, affecting the Island community.

Historical figures

  • David Crombie

    Former mayor who headed the 1988 Royal Commission on the waterfront.

  • Jean Chrétien

    Prime Minister who announced the 1999 Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force.

  • Mike Harris

    Premier who, with Chrétien and Mayor Mel Lastman, announced the 1999 waterfront task force.

  • Mel Lastman

    Mayor who participated in the 1999 waterfront revitalization announcement.

Local business and employers

  • PortsToronto

    Current authority managing the Toronto Island Airport and harbour facilities.

  • Waterfront Toronto

    Public‑private partnership leading the long‑term revitalization of the waterfront, including the Island area.

  • Toronto Harbour Commission

    Historical body that oversaw harbour development before being dissolved.

  • Toronto Port Authority

    Predecessor to PortsToronto, responsible for island airport operations.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Toronto Islands

    A chain of natural islands forming the southern edge of the Inner Harbour, home to residential communities, parks and the island airport.

  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

    The island airport (formerly Toronto Island Airport) provides short‑haul flights and is accessed by ferry or pedestrian tunnel.

  • Toronto Island Ferry

    Public ferry service linking the mainland at Bathurst Street to the Toronto Islands, essential for residents and visitors.

  • Pedestrian tunnel under the Western Gap

    Opened in 2015, the tunnel connects the mainland to the island airport, replacing earlier bridge proposals.

  • Harbourfront Centre (near Island ferry terminal)

    Cultural complex on the mainland waterfront adjacent to the ferry dock, serving island residents and tourists.

  • Portlands Energy Centre (near Island western edge)

    Modern power plant located at the western edge of the Port Lands, visible from the Toronto Islands.

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01 · Overview

Waterfront Communities-The Island, in brief

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02 · History

How Waterfront Communities-The Island took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Waterfront Communities-The Island

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Waterfront Communities-The Island

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Waterfront Communities-The Island

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Waterfront Communities-The Island

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08 · Questions

Questions about Waterfront Communities-The Island

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01 · Q&A

Where is Waterfront Communities-The Island located and what are its coordinates?

Waterfront Communities-The Island is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 43.6339, -79.3772 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Waterfront Communities-The Island?

Waterfront Communities-The Island has a recorded population of approximately 65,913 and observes the America/Toronto time zone (CAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Waterfront Communities-The Island?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Waterfront Communities-The Island include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.

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