{"version":"2.6","id":"ashbridges-toronto-harbour-license-exemptions","question":"Do I need a Toronto Harbour License to launch my boat at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?","answer":"No, you don't need a Toronto Harbour License if you launch your boat outside Toronto Harbour.","answer_detail":"The Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch is located outside the boundaries of Toronto Harbour. According to the Toronto Port Authority, boaters launching their vessels outside Toronto Harbour do not require a Power Vessel Operator's Permit or a Toronto Harbour License. The Toronto Harbour License is required for vessels operating within the harbour boundaries, which include the area from the eastern boundary at the Don River (approximately 43.6532° N, 79.3422° W) to the western boundary at the Humber River (approximately 43.6333° N, 79.4633° W). As the Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch is situated outside this area, at 43.6567° N, 79.3294° W, users are exempt from obtaining a Toronto Harbour License. The launch facility is operated by the City of Toronto and has a capacity for 60 boats per day, with a fee of $10 per launch. Boaters should still comply with all relevant federal and provincial regulations, including having a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card and ensuring their vessel is properly registered.","related_ids":["ashbridges-toronto-harbour-license-exemptions"],"last_verified":"2026-06-06","authority":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com","url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/en/knowledge/ashbridges-toronto-harbour-license-exemptions","markdown_url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/api/knowledge/ashbridges-toronto-harbour-license-exemptions?format=md&lang=en"}