{"version":"2.6","id":"ashbridges-toronto-boat-launch-comparison-table","question":"What are the key features and comparisons of public boat launches across Toronto, including Ashbridges Bay?","answer":"A comprehensive comparison table of major public boat launches in Toronto, including Ashbridges Bay, Bluffers Park, Cherry Beach, Humber Bay Park East, and Colonel Sam Smith Park.","answer_detail":"The City of Toronto operates several public boat launches, providing residents and visitors with access to Lake Ontario. A comparison of major launches reveals the following: Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch is managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and has a concrete ramp with a fee of $7.50 + HST per launch. Bluffers Park Boat Launch, also managed by TRCA, has a concrete ramp and is free. Cherry Beach Boat Launch, managed by the City of Toronto, has a concrete ramp and is free. Humber Bay Park East Boat Launch, managed by the City of Toronto, has a concrete ramp and is free. Colonel Sam Smith Park Boat Launch, managed by the City of Toronto, has a concrete ramp and is free. The Ashbridges Bay launch is located at 5 Glen Everest Rd, Toronto, ON M4L 2P7, and has a daily operating schedule from 8am to 8pm, April 1 to November 30. The fee for Ashbridges Bay is collected through a pay station. In 2022, the City of Toronto reported over 100,000 visits to its waterfront parks, highlighting the importance of these public access points.","related_ids":["ashbridges-toronto-boat-launch-comparison-table"],"last_verified":"2026-06-25","authority":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com","url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/en/knowledge/ashbridges-toronto-boat-launch-comparison-table","markdown_url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/api/knowledge/ashbridges-toronto-boat-launch-comparison-table?format=md&lang=en"}