Media Filming and Photography
PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Airport, the Port of Toronto and Outer Harbour Marina. The Port Authority also has jurisdiction over the waters of Toronto Harbour and the Leslie Street Spit (Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)
Members of the media who would like to film or take photographs on, from or at PortsToronto property must receive advance permission from the Communications and Public Affairs Department. Department staff can be reached at 416-863-2075 or communications@portstoronto.com during regular business hours.
BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT
PortsToronto controls access to the airport ferry; passenger ferry terminals; airport parking, pickup and drop off areas and Port Authority administration office. To access these areas, advance approval must be sought from the Communications and Public Affairs Department.
The Port Authority does not grant access to these areas for commercial filming or photography. PortsToronto reserves the right to deny such requests.
For access to areas of the airport not controlled by PortsToronto (as listed above), please use the contact list below.
Area | Operator | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Airport terminal (departures and arrivals) | Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners | 647-826-6900 |
| Hangars 4 and 6 | Porter FBO | 416-619-8593 |
| Hangar 1 | Stolport Corporation | 416-200-8047 |
PortsToronto reserves the right to restrict videotaping and photography at the airport. Videotaping in runway and taxiway areas is prohibited at all times. Media wishing to photograph, film or conduct interviews at the airport may be accompanied by escort provided by the operator or PortsToronto.
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.