Toronto’s two new electric ferries need names and time is running out to have your say, with Monday marking the last day that Toronto residents can vote from an online shortlist.
Voting officially closes at 11:59 p.m. with the winning names to be announced later this spring.
To cast your vote you must be a Toronto resident, and only one vote is allowed per household.
“These will be the first new ferries in more than 60 years and will carry more than three times as many passengers as the vessels they are replacing,” the City said in a release.
“They will provide better boarding flow, upgraded accessibility features, and modern amenities, helping meet growing demand. The ferries will also reduce emissions and support a more sustainable waterfront.”
The two new ferries are expected to cost $92 million and will arrive in late 2026 and early 2027.
The shortlist was put together by a committee comprised of both City staff and community partners.
The City chose non-commemorative names with connections to nature and the unique character of the Islands.
The following names are on the shortlist:
You can vote here.