Item - 2021.IE25.15

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee received the report (September 17, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

This report responds to the May 25, 2021, Infrastructure and Environment Committee request for the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to look at options for non-motorized watercraft on the Outer Harbour shoreline, east of the current area being leased to clubs in the Outer Harbour Sailing Federation.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation has examined current and future opportunities for non-motorized watercraft in the Outer Harbour and surrounding area. Through discussions with staff and stakeholders including Waterfront Toronto and Waterfront Secretariat, staff have determined that new infrastructure and supports for non-motorized watercraft in the Outer Harbour should be limited to locations currently leased to third party operators, including existing boat clubs and rental locations, and any new opportunities should not disrupt naturalized areas, shoreline or tree canopy. This report highlights the existing opportunities, as well as plans that will provide supports for non-motorized watercraft in the near future.