| Date of Event |
Applicant |
Purpose |
Community Benefits |
| June 30 2011 to May 1, 2012 |
Dean Construction |
Installation of Cofferdam at Keating Channel |
Supports Waterfront Toronto's revitalization program |
| January 2 |
Habitat for Humanity |
Annual “Polar Bear Dip” into Lake Ontario at Sunnyside Beach |
Supports a charitable organization |
| January 2 |
Infield Marketing Group |
The Sears “Great Canadian Chill” Polar Bear Dip at Woodbine Beach |
Supports a charitable organization |
| January 23 to August 31, 2012 |
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
Fish habitat, Leslie Street Endikement |
Promoting environmental sustainability |
| January 25 to February 8 |
Alston Associates Inc. |
Survey of seawall in Western Channel |
Repair of existing harbour infrastructure |
| January 31 to February 15 |
Somerville Construction |
Installation of matting on Keating Channel bridge surface |
Improving infrastructure for wider community use |
| March 19 to 31 |
Canadian Wildlife Service / Long Point Waterfowl |
Capturing and banding and releasing Long Tail Ducks |
Monitoring the species |
| April 14 |
Toronto & Central Ontario Region – Hemophilia Ontario |
Polar Bear Dip into Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach |
Supports a charitable organization |
| May 6 |
Manulife “Paddle the Don” |
Don River to Keating Channel |
Raises funds for environmental organizations; allows persons a first-hand view of the Don River |
| May 7 |
GEP Productions |
In-water filming off Marina Quay West |
Supports the film industry in Toronto |
| May 8 |
Flashpoint V Productions |
In-water filming off the International Marine Passenger Terminal |
Supports the film industry in Toronto |
| May through September |
Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club |
Seasonal activities |
Promotes local sailing activities including learn-to-sail and small boat races |
| May through September |
Island Yacht Club |
Seasonal activities |
Promotes local sailing activities including learn-to-sail and small boat races |
| May through October |
Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club |
Seasonal activities |
Promotes small boat racing and learn-to-sail programs to all age groups and levels |
| May through October |
Queen City Yacht Club |
Seasonal activities |
Promotes small boat racing in a club setting for all levels; teaching sailing skills |
| May through October |
Outer Harbour Dragon Boat Club |
Seasonal activities |
Supports a community-based sailing club with charitable affiliations |
| June 1 |
AirMagic Int’l Inc. |
Private fireworks display off Corus Quay |
Ensures a pyrotechnic display within harbour limits is done in accordance with all regulations |
| June through August |
Toronto Island Sailing Club |
Seasonal activities |
Supports small sailing in the harbour and introduces the sport to newcomers |
| June 9 and 10 |
Mountain Equipment Co-Op |
“Paddlefest 2012” at Sunnyside Beach |
A celebration of all things rowing: canoes, kayaks, dragon boats |
June 23 and 24*
(*set up June 20, tear down June 25) |
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival |
The 24th Annual Festival at Long Pond, Toronto Islands |
Supports the largest community based Dragon Boat Festival in Canada |
| June 30 |
Argonaut Rowing Club |
“Skills Regatta” at Marilyn Bell Watercourse |
Supports and promotes small boat racing and skill-building |
| July 21 |
“Making Waves for Victims” Toronto Police Services |
A charity event for victims of violence; canoeing from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto at Sunnyside Beach |
Supports a charitable organization |
| August 25 and 26 |
MultiSport Canada |
Swim portion of the 2012 Toronto Islands Marathon |
Assists athlete in preparation for competitive world events; gives recreational users an opportunity to use the waterfront |