Start Location:
207 Queens Quay W, Toronto, CA
Start Location Notes:
Mariposa Cruises’ office and ticket kiosk are conveniently situated in the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. All of Mariposa’s boats are docked around the building at 207 Queen’s Quay West at intersection of York Street and Queen’s Quay West. Easily accessible by public transit, automobile or foot from the downtown core.
Start Location Direction:
Unexpected traffic delays can occur in the GTA at any time, so please give yourself ample time to arrive. There is pleasant indoor space in the stunning Queens Quay Terminal Building if you arrive before boarding time. We regret that we may not be able to hold the ship for latecomers for our dining and sightseeing programs where other ticket holders are anticipating a scheduled departure time.
All of our vessels are docked on the east and south sides of the Queens Quay Terminal building at 207 Queens Quay West (at the foot of York). Facing the water from the street, our six boats are docked on the left side of the building (Rosemary, Klancy and Captain Matthew Flinders, and directly behind the building, Northern Spirit, Showboat, Oriole.
Click here for our dock location.
BY TTC (PUBLIC TRANSIT):
By TTC – Board the 509 Harbourfront or 510 Spadina Streetcar directly from Union Station and exit at Harbourfront Centre (this is the second stop after leaving Union).
Walking: We are a short (10 minute) walk south from Union Station, either through the southbound PATH or along York St South.
BY AUTOMOBILE
EAST BOUND (ARRIVING FROM THE WEST):
From the Gardiner Expressway, take the York, Bay, Yonge (YBY) exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right (south) onto Simcoe.From Lakeshore Blvd, turn right on York Street, and right onto Queens Quay West.
WEST BOUND: (ARRIVING FROM THE EAST):
From Lakeshore Blvd, turn left (south) on to York St to Queen’s Quay , and then turn right (west) at Queen’s Quay.
FROM DOWNTOWN:
The most efficient route to parking at the waterfront is south bound along Simcoe, York, Bay or Yonge until you reach 207 Queens Quay West. Parking is at a premium in the waterfront
PARKING
There are 2 Paid Parking lots with varying daily rates:
a) Standard Parking, 200 Queens Quay: Daily rates vary.
b) Harbourfront Parking: Harbourfront Parking Rates here.
