What are the TTC public transit and shuttle access routes to get to Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?

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Accessing the Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch via TTC public transit is highly efficient, offering multiple reliable routes depending on your starting location. The most direct and popular route is taking the #92 Woodbine South bus, which departs directly from Woodbine Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line 2. This bus runs frequently, approximately every 10 minutes during peak hours, and takes you straight to the Ashbridges Bay Loop at the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue. From the loop, the boat launch is just a short 500-meter walk south through the park. Alternatively, transit users can utilize the iconic 501 Queen streetcar, or the 502 Downtowner and 503 Kingston Rd streetcars. If taking these streetcars, disembark at the intersection of Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue. From there, it is a straightforward 1.2-kilometer walk south down Coxwell Avenue directly to the waterfront and the boat launch facilities. The 501 streetcar operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it an excellent choice for early morning rowers or late-night pickups, while the 502 and 503 typically operate on weekday peak schedules between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Standard TTC adult fare is $3.35 when paying with a Presto card, making this an incredibly cost-effective way to reach the launch without worrying about limited parking at 1675 Lakeshore Blvd E.