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Toronto to Niagara in….30 minutes!?

New details released of proposed hovercraft service between downtown Toronto and Niagara Region

Hoverlink Ontario Inc. says it’s one step closer to launching a 30-minute hovercraft route between Toronto and the Niagara Region after securing a landing site in Toronto’s western harbour.
Hoverlink would allow Torontonians to quickly visit the wineries and the beautiful hinterland of Niagara-on-the-Lake, or unleash new possibilities for regional tourism, employment, and housing between Toronto and St. Catharines.
The company, which has spent three years in consultation, says the Niagara terminal is already shovel-ready. Once operational, the service will be North America’s first large-scale hovercraft transit route.
Each of Hoverlink’s two hovercraft will carry up to 180 passengers across Lake Ontario in any weather, with up to 48 trips per day – potentially reducing 8,000 cars daily from the QEW.
The trip currently takes over 90 minutes by car. Hoverlink says the new service could move over three million passengers annually, connecting two major economic and tourism hubs.

FAQ

When will the hovercraft service launch?

No official timeline has been announced for the launch of service but Hoverlink has done everything it can to facilitate getting the service up and running as soon as possible.

How many passengers can the hovercraft hold?

The craft can hold 180 passengers plus crew.

How frequently will it run?

The company says it is capable of making 48 trips daily and will operate 365 days a year.

How much will it cost to ride the hovercraft?

Ticket pricing has not been released but the company says it will be “comparable to other existing ground public transit option fares in the region.”

How will I get to my destination after I arrive at the Hoverlink terminal in St. Catharines?

Hoverlink will operate its own shuttle buses in St. Catharines with limited stops. It will take passengers to the Fallsview Hilton, downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort George, and Niagara College.

“We will invite some of our key partners to have their shuttle buses come and pick up folks,” they have said.

“We are looking at how do we package up tickets with entities in Niagara Region, as well as in Toronto, to encourage and ensure that all of our businesses win.”

So will you take this hovercraft when it becomes available?

 

In the mean time, if you want to visit the Niagara region, including Niagara-on-the-lake’s wine region and/or Niagara Falls, reach out to me today.  Calendly.com/theurbantraveler/15min

 

Jasmin Linton at 

TheUrbanTraveler@gmail.com

TICO licensed Travel Agent

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