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The Shortest Ferry Ride In Canada Is In Ontario & It's A 90-Second Trip Filled With Views

It's a free ride!

The ferry terminal. Right: The ferry on the water.

The ferry terminal. Right: The ferry on the water.

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Do you enjoy getting on a ferry ride and taking a bunch of pictures of the view? Well, this Ontario hidden gem will require you to be camera ready from the moment you hop on board because the trip is relatively short.

Ferry rides in Ontario are great because you get to experience life on a boat while enjoying water views. But how would you feel about getting on a 90-second ride in the first place? Is it worth it?

Well, this one might be worth your time because the shortest ferry ride in Canada takes passengers from Toronto's mainland to Billy Bishop Airport, which means the shorter the better, especially if they're running late for their flight.

"The ferry ride to and from Billy Bishop Airport is one of the shortest in the world at just 121 metres," the airport's website states. "The 90-second trip will have you where you need to be in no time and if you're standing on the pedestrian deck, you can enjoy a unique view of downtown Toronto."

There are two ways of getting to Billy Bishop Airport from Toronto. You can either walk through a pedestrian tunnel located underground, or take the scenic route by getting on the short ferry ride.

The ferry ride is free unless you have a vehicle, then it's $15 per car. The ferry leaves from the waterfront at Bathurst Street in Toronto every 15 minutes, but make sure to check the schedule online for more accurate timings before heading out.

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The best part about this 90-second ferry ride is the view because even though it's short, you can take in the Toronto skyline and snap a few Instagram pictures before getting off board.

If you were looking for a similar experience but wanted to spend a longer time on a ferry, then check out the boats that take passengers from Toronto's mainland to the Toronto Islands.

The scenic ride is around 15 minutes long and there are various spots on the ferry that are perfect photo opportunities.

  • Writer

    Mira Nabulsi (she/her) was a Writer for Narcity Media with over five years of journalism experience. Before joining the team, she worked at Xtalks and Discovery Channel. Mira graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Master of Journalism and completed her undergraduate degree from York University. But, now she loves to eat and taste all the different cuisines and culinary experiences the world has to offer.

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