Toronto’s waterfront is more than our city’s edge along Lake Ontario – it’s a destination and second neighbourhood for every Torontonian to enjoy. We've come a long way in revitalizing our waterfront, but much more work lies ahead.

That’s why over 20 organizations have come together to form Waterfront for All – as a new citizens group for everyone interested in the future of Toronto's waterfront. We need your help to grow - from Etobicoke to Scarborough, from North York to the islands. Whether as a resident or as a group, everyone is invited to join.

News & Media

Bob Rae talks Billy Bishop with Steve Paikin

Bob Rae talks with Steve Paikin on The Paikin Podcast about Billy Bishop Airport & other current issues. [Note: Bob Rae's remarks on Billy Bishop begin at the 24:10 min mark.] Click here to go to the video.

Sandford Borins on the lessons from 1972 (Pickering vs Pearson) for 2026 (Billy Bishop vs Pearson)

Recommending Sandford Borins' excellent blog post on the lessons for us today from the Pickering Airport debate and analysis in the 1970s:

In 1972, it was clearly understood that air traffic in Toronto was increasing, and it would be accommodated at either Pearson or Pickering. Both were seen as having a regional economic impact, in that Pearson would contribute to growth on the west side of Toronto, while establishing an airport at Pickering would shift some growth to the east of the city. Overall economic activity in the GTA would be the same whether Pearson was expanded or a new airport built at Pickering. This is different from the Toronto Port Authority and Ford Government refusing to acknowledge that, if Billy Bishop is not expanded, traffic will be accommodated at Pearson, and overall economic activity will be the same.

Click here to read "We Were Much Smarter 50 Years Ago"

Recording now posted for Speaker Series 24 - The Costs of Uncertainty

We have posted the recording of our June 24th Speaker Series #24

The Costs of Uncertainty: Jet Expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto Centre Airport

Video Recording:

https://youtu.be/CeWe6-N3lqs?si=vr1ckUqu4bnQlF5P

Featuring:

Ken Greenberg, Urban Designer, Member of the Order of Canada. Ken's speaker notes.

Ed Hore, Chair, Waterfront for All

Ron Jenkins, Board Secretary, Waterfront for All. Ron's deck.

Edward Nixon, Director Eastern Waterfront, Waterfront for All

And special guest, Paul Bedford, former Chief Planner for the City of Toronto