Media Filming and Photography

Looking to access our properties for filming or photography? Here's what you need to know.

The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Port of Toronto and the Outer Harbour Marina. It also has jurisdiction over the waters of Toronto Harbour and the Leslie Street Spit. Except where noted below, advance permission MUST be obtained by Toronto Port Authority's Communications and Public Affairs department by media wishing to access these areas for filming, photography or conducting interviews or any other purpose. 

Port of Toronto (cargo port and cruise ship terminal)

Toronto Port Authority owns and operates the Port of Toronto’s Marine Terminals 51 and 52, the International Marine Passenger Terminal, and the waters in Toronto’s Inner Harbour that fall under its jurisdiction. It also owns and operates the Ship Channel bridge on Unwin Avenue. Media may be accompanied by an escort provided by the Toronto Port Authority and will be required to present valid ID at security checkpoints.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Toronto Port Authority controls access to the airport ferry; passenger ferry terminals; airport parking, pickup and drop off areas and our administration office. Toronto Port Authority is the contact for these areas.

Please note:

• Videotaping in runway and taxiway areas is prohibited at all times.
• Videotaping and photography at/of security checkpoint areas operated by the Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority (CATSA) or Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is prohibited without their consent.

Access to the following areas are not controlled by Toronto Port Authority and have separate contacts:

Toronto Port Authority reserves the right to restrict any/all videotaping and photography at the airport. Media wishing to photograph, film or conduct interviews at the airport may be accompanied by escort provided by the operator or Toronto Port Authority.