Port of Toronto

Toronto’s port brings bulk materials directly into the urban economy through the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway. Road salt, sugar, cement, aggregates and steel products are among the goods received for use by businesses and communities across the surrounding region.

Cargo terminals operate close to the city centre, linking marine deliveries with shore handling, storage and distribution. The port’s business is closely tied to practical urban needs, from construction materials to food processing and winter road maintenance.

Passenger activity shares the wider harbour with freight. Toronto is a turnaround point for Great Lakes cruises, while ferries, harbour tours and recreational boats use other waterfront facilities. This mix makes the harbour both a working supply route and a place where residents and visitors travel by water.