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  Toronto Harbour: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Toronto Harbour is a bay on the north shore of Lake Ontario Lake Ontario quick summary:
Toronto Harbour is both a commercial port and a recreation area.
The outer harbour east headland, more commonly known as the leslie street spit, is a man-made peninsula in toronto, canada, extending from the citys...
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/To/Toronto_Harbour.htm   (727 words)

  
 Toronto Encyclopedia @ LocalArtGallery.com (Local Art Gallery)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The City of Toronto covers an area of 641 km² (247 square miles) and is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and Highway 427 to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, and the Rouge River to the east.
Toronto is rarely affected by the remnants of Atlantic hurricanes, although Hurricane Hazel in 1954 produced widespread flooding and damage throughout the area.
Toronto's most famous landmark is the CN Tower, a 553 metres (1,815 ft) tall steel and concrete transmission tower and observation deck, the tallest free-standing land structure in the world.
www.localartgallery.com /encyclopedia/Toronto   (3495 words)

  
 Toronto Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands providing a shallow natural harbour for the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), formerly the Toronto Island Airport and still commonly known as the Island Airport, is located at the far west of the Islands and is reached by a separate, much smaller ferry from the foot of Bathurst Street.
In 2002, Toronto's city council approved the controversial construction of a bridge to replace the airport ferry, but this was strongly opposed by David Miller, who won the 2003 mayoral election.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toronto_Islands   (797 words)

  
 Bay Street - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the centre of Toronto's financial district and is often used by metonymy to refer to Canada's financial industry just as Wall Street is used in the United States.
Bay Street stretches from Queens Quay (Toronto Harbour) in the south to Davenport Road in the north.
Transport links are centred on Toronto's Union Station at the south end of the financial district, which is the hub of the GO Transit system that provides railway and bus links to Toronto's suburbs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bay_Street   (496 words)

  
 Toronto Port Authority
Toronto City Council responded on October 4th by asking the Harbour Commission to prepare a report that examined the development of Toronto Island's Western Sandbar as a seaplane, flying boat and amphibious airplane base.
The Toronto Harbour Commission was given the responsibility for the development and operation of the two airports, for and at the expense of the city.
With involvement in the planning, construction, and management of two air harbours, the Harbour Commission was in the unrivaled position of being one of the few organization that possessed these skills.
www.torontoport.com /airport_history.asp   (520 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Getting here
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, farther south than Minnesota and much of Michigan, Toronto is one of the most accessible cities in North America by road, air, rail and water.
Toronto is served by the VIA Rail System, the network that provides all rail service throughout Canada (with connections to the Amtrak system through Niagara Falls, New York).
The station is right on Toronto's subway line, and is within walking distance of Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome), the CN Tower, the financial district and many downtown hotels, shops and restaurants.
www.toronto.ca /attractions/getting_here.htm   (314 words)

  
 Eye - Questioning authority - 09.22.05
Three city councillors sat on the five-member harbour commission, but only one of the TPA's seven board members is appointed by the city, and city councillors and employees are not allowed to hold a seat.
Toronto wasn't considered part of the in-group until 1999, when Dennis Mills, then the Toronto-Danforth MP, convinced his Liberal government that Canada's biggest city deserved to be included.
Toronto, she explains, has a wider variety of traffic, including a higher amount of passenger traffic (up to 17 cruise boats a year) and ships carrying cement, sugar and other cargo.
www.eye.net /eye/issue/issue_09.22.05/city/portauthority.html   (2669 words)

  
 CRUISING.CA Toronto
After we have visited all the Toronto harbours we will add our comments on their suitability for visiting vessels, that is to say for non resident, non yacht club member seeking a good harbour with easy access.
Toronto Harbour has many aids to navigation, rules, and channels, so because of this we will proceed only with the tourist part of this web site for the visitor.
The By-laws within the limits of the Port and Harbour of Toronto are enforced by the Toronto Police Marine Unit.
www.cruising.ca /guide/docs/tocv.html   (410 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Toronto Island Park
The Toronto Islands were not always islands but actually a series of continuously moving sand-bars, or littoral drift deposits, originating from the Scarborough Bluffs and carried westward by Lake Ontario currents.
During that decade, a number of severe storms and their strong wave action worked to erode the peninsula, requiring frequent repair to small gaps until finally, in 1858, an island was created when a storm completely separated the peninsula from the mainland and the gap was not repaired.
High lake levels continually damaged island properties and, on January 1, 1956, the City of Toronto transferred responsibility for the Toronto Islands to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto (Metro) to be developed as a regional park.
www.toronto.ca /parks/island   (1318 words)

  
 Toronto Port Authority - MGN Business Card Listing
Toronto's fine protected harbour is roughly two miles long and one mile wide and is sheltered by a string of offshore islands.
The Port of Toronto is a full service, Great Lakes port ideally situated to serve the transportation requirements of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Province of Ontario, upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
The TPA licenses recreational boaters in the harbour of Toronto, oversees land development, engages in trade development for its terminals.
www.mglobal.com /companydetails.cfm?companyid=14622   (1123 words)

  
 Toronto Harbour Cruises - Toronto Dinner Cruises / Toronto Boat Cruises   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
One of the biggest spectator draws in the Toronto summer schedule is the air show, which is the highlight of the Canadian National Exhibition every year.
Toronto Harbour Cruises New Year's Eve party cruise is second to none.
Toronto Harbour New Year's eve cruise will be a night to remember.
www.canadafreepress.com /toronto-harbour-cruises.htm   (819 words)

  
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The City and the federal government came to an agreement in 1919 that the Toronto Harbour Commission should take responsibility, and the Toronto Harbour Police was formed.
After the World Wars, the Toronto Harbour Police was moved to the current location of Queen's Quay West.
Today, the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit is staffed by 50 officers who operate 15 vessels on a 24-hour, 7-days a week, 365-days a year basis.
www.doorsopen.org /building/building.cfm?id=302   (198 words)

  
 Toronto cruises, Toronto Dinner Cruises, Toronto Harbour Cruises, Toronto Air Show Cruises
A memorable cruise aboard Toronto's Obsession III is the perfect venue for a corporate event, wedding or private party.
Having served the Toronto harbour for over 16 years with great service and a lot of style, the Obsession is our harbour's darling.
Toronto salmon and trout fishing charters, leisure tours and sightseeing cruises on lake Ontario.
www.showmetoronto.com /toronto_travel_cruises.htm   (532 words)

  
 Westin Harbour Castle Toronto ON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A 20-year recipient of the caa/aaa four diamond award, the westin harbour castle is a landmark in hospitality.
A pinnacle award recipient, the westin harbour castle offers over 70,000 square feet of upscale meeting space for groups of 10 to 3,400 - with a glass-enclosed walkway linking the hotel to the westin harbour castle conference centre.
From elegant social events to important business meetings, the westin harbour castle is the place to meet in toronto.
www.bookyourstay.com /hotel-35623.html   (359 words)

  
 --Toronto Port Authority--
The Port of Toronto Loaded six 80-tonne Electromotive locomotives aboard the Jumbo Line’s Daniella.
You'll be at Outer Harbour Marina so fast, you'll barely have time to hear a traffic report.
Reflections of Toronto Harbour  - 200 Years of Port and Waterfront history by Ted Wickson is now available for purchase online
www.torontoport.com   (124 words)

  
 Omega's Toronto Web Page
Toronto is Canada's largest city and the capital of the province of Ontario with a population of over 2.5 million in metropolitan Toronto alone and 5 million in the greater Toronto area.
Toronto has one of North America's largest medical communities, with more than 50 hospitals, 8,000 physicians and more than 50,000 health care professionals.
In 1994, Toronto was ranked fourth of world cities for quality of life by the Corporate Resources Group of Geneva; and in the top ten of Fortune Magazine's best cities in the world to do business.
www.pathcom.com /~omega/toronto.html   (1153 words)

  
 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario - A Hotel Fun 4 Kids™ Rated Destination
Toronto's The Westin Harbour Castle has 980 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites offering breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands or the City's vibrant Downtown.
Situated along Toronto's vibrant waterfront, the Westin Harbour Castle is an ideal place to stay for active families looking to explore the world-class shopping, dining and entertainment available in this exciting urban centre, some of which is within easy walking distance of the Hotel.
Overlooking some of Downtown Toronto's most impressive office complexes, The Westin Harbour Castle's Sundeck is a park-like outdoor patio area complete with lounge chairs and a Tennis Court.
www.hotelfun4kids.com /HotelandResort/CanadianHotels/Ontario/westinharbour.htm   (1022 words)

  
 Taddle Creek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taddle Creek was a short creek in Toronto, Canada, about 6 kilometres long, that flowed from what is now Wychwood Park through the University of Toronto, southeast into Toronto Harbour near the Distillery District.
The depression known as "Philosopher's Walk", west of the Royal Ontario Museum follows the path of Taddle Creek.
Taddle Creek is also the name of a toronto literary magazine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taddle_Creek   (138 words)

  
 TORONTO HARBOURFRONT, TORONTO HARBOUR QUEEN QUAY CRUISING CANADA canadian boating,cruising navigation harbors
This is the closest harbour to the downtown core.
Toronto Harbour is a busy place with a myriad of tour boats bustling along the waterfront or shuttles en-route to their Toronto Island destinations.
To the western end of the Toronto Inner Harbour and the Western Gap is Marina Quay West.
www.cruising.ca /guide/j_docs/gd-tocen.html   (456 words)

  
 Toronto Police Service :: To Serve and Protect
This location forms part of Toronto Harbour and is on the waterfront at the foot of Rees Street.
Lifeguarding is provided on Toronto�s beaches by the Marine Unit�s 79 seasonal lifeguard staff.
The beaches are guarded from 10:30 to 18:30 daily during the summer providing integrated water safety across the city waterfront.
www.torontopolice.on.ca /marine   (595 words)

  
 A City ...Waiting for the Sunrise:
Toronto in Song and Sound
Another early Toronto jazz song is bassist Jim McHarg's "Stompin' at the Penny," a Dixieland-style homage to the Penny Farthing, a jazz club in Yorkville where McHarg often played with his band, the Metro Stompers.
Saxophonist Roy Styffe included two Toronto pieces on a 1994 album: "Toronto Time" and "Subway Dream." "East of Spadina" was written by guitarist Reg Schwager for the Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra in the mid-1990s, and provides a rich portrait of the hustle and bustle associated with the area around this important north-south thoroughfare.
The 1998 debut album by the Toronto duo Ghetto Concept was said by Errol Nazareth (1999) to "paint a disturbing portrait of life in Toronto." On a more positive note is the 1993 calypso-flavoured tune "Toronto Rock," by Muhtadi, which celebrates Toronto's diversity and harmony.
cjtm.icaap.org /content/26/doucet.html   (8839 words)

  
 Toronto Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
On April 27, 1813 the Town of York (Toronto) was attacked and invaded by 1,700 American troops.
Fort York was one of the key objectives of this famed engagement later known as The Battle of York.
If you're a hockey fan and you happen to be in Toronto even for a day this is one place that you do not want to miss.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Ontario/Toronto-903418/Things_To_Do-Toronto-BR-24.html   (1608 words)

  
 Discover the best of city and country life in the GTA
Board an old-fashioned ferry for the Toronto Islands or cruise the harbour on a tour boat.
Travel through pavilions of six continents at the Toronto Zoo where lions, tigers, bears and herds of Canadian mammals can be visited year-round.
Dine, shop and be entertained in the Distillery Historic District, where Toronto's art and culture aficionados converge and celebrate together.
www.ontariotravel.net /TcisCtrl?site=consumers&key1=destinations&key2=GTA&key3=Toronto&language=EN&linkType=I   (548 words)

  
 Toronto Harbour Lighthouse
The park is named after the former Metro Parks Commissioner best known for saying "Please walk on the grass." The area is a haven for birdwatchers and naturalists.
Directions: Toronto Harbour Light is at the end of Tommy Thompson Park (also known as the Leslie Street Spit).
From downtown Toronto, follow the Gardiner Expressway east to its end.
www.rudyalicelighthouse.net /OntLts/TorHrbr/TorHrbr.htm   (283 words)

  
 Toronto Cruises - Toronto Boat cruises - Corporate events and Wedding cruises : Plan your event aboard the Obsession III
A Memorable Boat Cruise aboard Toronto's Obsession III is the perfect venue for a Corporate Event, Wedding or Private Party.
We have Proudly served Toronto Harbour for over 16 years with Great service and a lot of Style.
Your boat cruise will take you in and around Toronto Harbour and the Island lagoons to give you and your guest the best city views possible.
www.cruisetoronto.com   (234 words)

  
 Toronto charter boats, Toronto boat cruises, Canamac Cruises,charter boats, boat cruises, stella borealis, jaguar II
Toronto charter boats, Toronto boat cruises, Canamac Cruises,charter boats, boat cruises, stella borealis, jaguar II Canamac Cruises would like to welcome you to cruise aboard the impressive M.V. Stella Borealis the charming Aurora Borealis and the sleek yacht, M.V. Jaguar II.
A chartered boat cruise is the perfect way to enjoy the Toronto Harbour, or tour the lagoons and out to Lake Ontario.
Cruise the Toronto Harbour, the lagoons and into nearby Lake Ontario.
www.canamac.com   (301 words)

  
 Toronto.com - tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The leader in Toronto Harbour Cruises and Harbourfront Tours, our fleet comprises seven well-maintained ships, which can accommodate groups up to 600 passengers.
Located on one of the most fashionable corners in Toronto and next to the University of Toronto, the ROM is a popular destination.
Cruise and party in Toronto Harbour aboard the sleek and luxurious MISS TORONTO private charter yacht.
localsearch.toronto.com /sp?keywords=tours&aff=-1&cslink=cs_attractions_17_0   (1293 words)

  
 Toronto Cruises Harbour Boat Cruise for Corporate Events Weddings Cruising   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Toronto, Ontario June 3, 2004 - On Sunday, June 13, the Greater Toronto Area Mustang Club hosts its 4th Annual BBQ and Show 'n Shine event on the grounds of Ford Motor Company of Canada 's headquarters in Oakville, Ontario.
The Greater Toronto Area Mustang Club is a sponsor-supported, non-profit organization having both a real world and on-line presence.
Toronto Style - Since the advent of the first motion picture, generations of us have repeatedly combined a great meal...
www.upstreamcruises.com /articles19.html   (565 words)

  
 Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto - History - Maps and Plans of Early Toronto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This map shows Toronto in its early years, after the land had been surveyed and laid out in lots.
The fort guards the entrance to the harbour opposite Gibraltar Point.
Today the harbour is sheltered by the Toronto Islands, but originally the islands were a peninsula.
schools.tdsb.on.ca /jarvisci/toronto/tormap.htm   (271 words)

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