Port of Toronto

The Port of Toronto is one of Canada's largest major inland ports, owned and operated by @TOPortAuthority | Français: @PortdeToronto

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

It was a busy weekend at the @PortofToronto, marking the official return of cruise season! 🚢⚓️
We were pleased to welcome both the Victory I and Viking Octantis for their first port calls of the season.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Happy #EarthDay from the @PortofToronto! 🌎 🌱

By supporting cleaner, more efficient transportation, we're proud to play a part in building a green marine shipping corridor through the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes region.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

National Tourism Week is here, and the @PortofToronto is proud to serve as a gateway to Canada’s largest city!🚢

This year, 45 Great Lakes cruise itineraries are scheduled to bring travellers from around the world to Toronto.

#PoweredByTourism #NationalTourismWeek

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

It is officially #CruiseSeason at the @portoftoronto! 🚢⚓

Today, we welcomed the passengers and the crew aboard the @vikingcruises MV Viking Polaris as they made their first visit of the season to our Cruise Ship Terminal.

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@PortofToronto reports strong 2025 cargo volume https://t.co/E6pyJbWRpS

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

The @PortofToronto has once again reaffirmed its critical role in our regional economy. Join us as we celebrate another strong year in marine imports and cruise ship activity!

[Toronto Port Authority @TOPortAuthority]

Exceptional news from the @PortofToronto! In 2025, the Port moved more than 2 million metrics tonnes of cargo and welcomed 42 cruise ships and 167 cargo ships.

These impressive numbers underscore the Port’s crucial impact on Ontario's economy, supporting tourism, trade, and supplying Canada’s largest city with sugar, salt and the construction materials required to fuel economic growth.

With vessels back in the harbour and the new season in motion, we are ready to build on this momentum and continue supporting a resilient, connected region.

Learn more about our 2025 Port Tonnage here: https://t.co/jrB66kbCtA

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Happy #FreighterFriday featuring the MV Blacky – the first ocean-going ship to arrive at the @PortofToronto, captured during this week’s Top Hat Ceremony.

With the shipping season now officially underway, we are looking forward to welcoming more ships to the Port this season!

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Today, we were thrilled celebrate our annual Top Hat Ceremony! 🎩⚓

This year, Captain Igor Baturin of the MV Blacky was "crowned" by @TOPortAuthority President & CEO, RJ Steenstra with a historic antique top hat—honoring a 165-year tradition at the @PortofToronto.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

After overwintering at the @PortofToronto, the CSL MV Spruceglen was the first ship or “Laker” to arrive at @redpath_sugar in 2026.

Next week, we’ll welcome the first ocean-going vessel, or "Saltie," of the season, marked by the 165th annual Top Hat Ceremony!

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Happy First Day of Spring! Spring has officially arrived, and at the @PortofToronto, it marks the exciting beginning of the 2026 #Shipping and #Cruising season!

We can’t wait to welcome the first vessels of the season, and we are looking forward to another strong season ahead!

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Step back to 1931, when winter meant freighters along the Bay Street docks with Toronto’s growing skyline behind them.

Nearly a century later, ships that overwinter at the @PortofToronto now plug into clean, renewable shore power from @BullFrogPower.

📷@TOPortAuthority Archives

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

#DYK, this year the The St. Lawrence Seaway set a record for the latest closing of a shipping season in its history, due to ice build-up?

As a result, the CSL MV Welland was spotted unloading at Redpath Sugar in mid-January.

📷 by @Urban_Toronto contributor NW87.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Happy #FreighterFriday! 🚢❄️

This week, we’re featuring three ships currently laid up for the winter at the @PortofToronto: the MV Spruceglen, MV Tadoussac, and MV McKeil Spirit.

#ShipSpotting #CSLShips #McKeilMarine #PortofToronto

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

#DYK? Monday marks the 164th Top Hat Ceremony, and this year, after a very close race, we are thrilled to celebrate aboard the MV Blacky.

📷 Photo from the 2024 Top Hat Ceremony

#TopHatCeremony #PortofToronto #ShippingSeason #TorontoHarbour #MarineTraditions

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

After overwintering at the @PortofToronto, the CSL Welland was the first ship or “Laker” to arrive at @redpath_sugar in 2025.

Later this week, we’ll welcome the first ocean-going vessel, or "Saltie," of the season, marked by the 164th annual Top Hat Ceremony!

📸 @patsychard

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

#TBT to April 27, 1959 when Harold Snelgrove, (right) Harbour Master, raises his hands to mark the tying-up of the first ship to enter the Port of Toronto following the inaugural opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

📷Photo by Les Baxter.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

The Top Hat Ceremony has marked the arrival of the first ocean-going vessel, or “saltie,” at the @PortofToronto for 164 years.

With the St. Lawrence Seaway opening tomorrow, we are expecting the arrival of our first saltie of the season very soon.

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸

Spring has officially arrived, and at the @PortofToronto, it marks the exciting beginning of the 2025 #Shipping and #Cruising season! 🚢

[Port of Toronto @PortofToronto]

Join us this year in celebration of the 164th Top Hat Ceremony! 🚢🌊

Fast forward to 2025 – will it be the MV Blacky or the MV Maccoa this year? Vote below.

To stay updated, follow their journeys on @MarineTraffic’s website, https://t.co/ZC6FyPWdHs.

[Toronto Port Authority @TOPortAuthority]

With the St. Lawrence Seaway opening later this week, we’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first ocean-going vessel of the year at the @PortofToronto! Which means its almost time for the Annual Top Hat Ceremony. 🚢 🎩

📸 Pictured: @PortsToronto President & CEO @RJSteenstra “crowning” Captain Sergiy Kobylyashnyy of the MV Wigeon during last year’s annual Top Hat Ceremony.