Jack Layton Ferry Terminal - Shoreside Infrastructure

The City of Toronto’s ferry fleet carries approximately 1.4 million passengers annually on its four primary ferry vessels, providing an essential service to Toronto Island residents and visitors. The current ferries are between 61 to 114 years old, and although well-maintained, they are beyond the average industry lifespan.

The City of Toronto has allocated funding for the construction and delivery of two fully electric ferries to improve access to Toronto Island Park, building supporting electrical infrastructure at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (the shoreside infrastructure project), and reviewing all existing operational practices to improve efficiency and visitor experience. The design of the ferries will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the ridership experience for Toronto Island residents and visitors.

CreateTO is responsible for overall project management and construction delivery, including procurement and design, of the shoreside infrastructure project. CreateTO will be engaged through a Delivery Agreement with the City which will define the scope of work, performance requirements, controls and resource allocation.

Construction will begin in Q2 2025 with site preparation required for civil, structural and electrical work.

For more information on the project, view the City’s Ferry Fleet Replacement project page here.