Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Feature New Exterior Mural
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to feature new exterior mural inspired by waterfront community’s diversity and creativity
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is pleased to announce that it is dedicating a space on the exterior of its passenger terminal to a new mural. The project, supported by the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto program and realized by Jakarundi Graphics, continues and enhances the airport’s longstanding commitment to reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of Toronto through unique public art displays.
As part of the initiative, the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is hosting a stencil-making workshop, facilitated by Jakarundi Graphics and open to the general public, on February 23, which will serve as inspiration for the finished mural. For Jakarundi Graphics skill-sharing and collaboration are central to their work. They value, as we do, community partnerships as a way of bringing art into everyday life. The workshop will explore imagery from nature and the geography of the Great Lakes, while reminding all that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport sits on Indigenous lands and waters.
“All of the art on display in our passenger terminal has been developed by local artists and reflects the vast depth, breadth and diversity of experiences in Toronto. For this latest initiative, undertaken in cooperation with the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto program and Jakarundi Graphics, we’re effectively crowd-sourcing inspiration from waterfront residents and students to develop a striking mural that will be visible from the waterfront and reflective of the people who live, work, play and study there.”
“At Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, we’re committed to celebrating the vibrant and diverse spirit of our city. This mural is a unique opportunity to showcase the creativity of our waterfront community while honoring the heritage of the land on which we operate. Through this collaboration with the StreetARToronto program and Jakarundi Graphics, our partners Nieuport Aviation are not only adding a visually striking piece of art to the passenger terminal but also creating a connection between the airport and the people who call this area home.”
“The ecosystem of the island has been a very special place in my life, as a landing point during times of transition and a refuge within the city. In the midst of our developing city, I am excited to be a part of this project that will bring together some of the many voices and stories of our shared waterfront.”
The mural is expected to be completed by Jakarundi Graphics by summer 2025. For more information on the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre’s upcoming workshop, and to register, please visit this website.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an award-winning gateway to Canada’s largest city, offering unmatched convenience just minutes from downtown Toronto. Serving passengers since 1939, the airport provides service to more than 20 cities across Canada and the U.S., with connections to more than 100 global destinations through its airline partners, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility opening soon.
Renowned for its accessibility, stunning skyline views and 98% passenger satisfaction rating, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport supports critical regional services, including medical travel and medevac operations through Ornge. It is also a key economic driver, supporting more than 4,000 jobs (2,000 directly associated with its operations) and generating approximately $2 billion annually for the regional economy.
Committed to sustainability, the airport is a three-time recipient of the Airports Council International–North America’s Environmental Achievement Award and is certified under Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner and operates the airport’s complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Toronto.