avoid Toronto traffic summer

Toronto commuters, it’s time to officially swap your crowded streetcars and brutal Gardiner Expressway gridlock for a breezy boat ride. Waterfront Toronto has launched a brand-new, highly anticipated East-West Toronto water shuttle pilot program connecting the downtown core from the Portland Slip to the massive new Ookwemin Minising island dock. Operating every 15 minutes all summer long—complete with an exclusive $5 fare drop for FIFA World Cup 2026 match days—this transit alternative is the ultimate way to reclaim your commute. Discover dock locations, schedules, and pricing details here.