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Is there a tunnel to Toronto Island?

The Billy Bishop pedestrian tunnel connects the mainland to the Island airport terminal. You can either take the airport ferry or the tunnel.



Yes, there is a tunnel to Toronto Island, but it is exclusively for pedestrians and is located at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Completed in 2015, the 853-foot pedestrian tunnel runs 100 feet beneath the Western Channel of Lake Ontario, connecting the mainland pavilion to the island airport terminal. It features four moving walkways and takes about six minutes to traverse. However, it is important to note that this tunnel does not connect to the main Toronto Island Park (where the beaches and Centreville Amusement Park are located). To reach the public park areas, you must still take the historic Toronto Island Ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal or a private water taxi. There is no car tunnel to any part of the islands, as they are one of the largest urban car-free communities in North America. For travelers using the airport in 2026, the tunnel offers a fast, weather-proof alternative to the 90-second ferry ride, but for those looking for a picnic at Centre Island, the ferry remains the only practical and scenic route from downtown.

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Walk through the 853-foot pedestrian tunnel connecting the mainland and terminal in six minutes or less.

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The airport is used by regional airliners, as well as for general aviation, including private aviation, small charter flights, and medical emergency flights. The airport is only accessibly by passenger ferry.

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Besides hotels, you can also book a Bed & Breakfast on Toronto Island, but also a guesthouse, hostel, villa, motel or apartment. Are you looking for an accommodation on Toronto Island? On Toronto Island, or on the mainland, there is enough choice to stay in a cozy accommodation.

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Cars are not permitted on the islands. See the Ferry Information page for more details.

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Traveling from Toronto Island to the mainland does not require a ticket. Prices vary from $3.95 (ages 2-14) to $8.19 (adults). Discounted tickets are available for youth (ages 15-19) and seniors (65 and older with proof of age). Infants (under 2) travel for free.

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Security Screening Wait Times Many airlines advise passengers to arrive two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours in advance for US and international flights.

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Jump on the Shuttle There's a complimentary express shuttle bus to and from Billy Bishop approximately every 15 minutes. The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling. Want to take the shuttle? Start your journey here.

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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport offers a comfortable and complimentary shuttle service between Toronto Union station and the mainland terminal, approximately every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up and drop-off location downtown is by the west entrance of the Royal York Hotel on York Street.

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