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Harbour Master Authorizations

2012 Authorizations

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