"During COVID-19, there’s been a surge in people paddling Toronto’s waterfront. The city wants to make access easier", says the headline of this front-page story in the Toronto Star on April 4, 2021. The story quotes WfA Chair Ed Hore (who also supplied the photographs), and highlights the efforts of Ward 14 City Councillor Paula Fletcher, who's pushing City staff to look into locations for watercraft storage.
The Star's caption on the photo above reads: "Virgil Cheung kayaks on Toronto's waterfront. The number of non-motorized watercraft used at Toronto's waterfront is rising, and the city is looking to provide more storage to community members."
Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (a week later if bad weather) for a walk with City Waterfront Secretariat Director David Stonehouse. We'll be touring Corktown Common, Oowemin Minesing, then along the water to Sugar Beach. David will talk about the past, present and future of the Eastern Waterfront. It's around 3 or 4 kilometres. Bring water and maybe a hat if it's sunny.
Thanks to all who attended our AGM on March 10, 2025.
Chair Ed Hore gave his sort-of annual Review of what's happening on the waterfront.
Joe Cressy, Chief of Staff, Waterfront Toronto, gave an inspiring talk on WT's projects, including Ookwemin Minising, Toronto's brand new island. Here's his deck.
Johanna Kyte of TRCA gave a fascinating overview of TRCA's waterfront projects.
We will post a recording of the meeting soon.
We invite you to attend our online Waterfront Review & Annual General Meeting on Monday, March 10th at 7 pm to hear influential waterfront experts describe what’s happening on the Toronto.
Waterfront! The Waterfront Review will be followed by a brief AGM.
WATERFRONT REVIEW SPEAKERS
The Year in Summary — Ed Hore, Chair
— Waterfront for All
Joe Cressy, Chief of Staff
— Waterfront Toronto
Johanna Kyte, Senior Manager,
Government & Community Relations
— Toronto & Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA)