Want to Name Toronto’s First New Island Ferries in Over 60 Years?
Vote from the city’s short listed 13 choices. We’ve listed them below so be sure to comment your top pick for our mates to the harbour.
If you remember using the Ferry last year, you may recall the long lineups. These newer, faster and higher capacity electric ferries are much needed to go green and improve water transport to the islands.
Our Top Three Name Picks
my-toronto took our own staff vote and narrowed it down to these three.
- Lady of the Quays
- Bluebell II
- Island Chickadee
Did we name your pick?
With the first of four ferries arriving fall 2026, and the 2nd next Spring 2027, we love the added 2,000 person capacity between these two ferries alone.
We’re excited to hopefully welcome “Lady of the Quays” to Toronto’s Harbour.
Where Can We Vote?
Go to haveyoursay.toronto.ca and click on Electric Ferries from the main page.
Vote with my-toronto by leaving a comment.
Official Ferry Naming List:
- Bluebell II: Inspired by bluebell wildflowers found on the Toronto Islands
- Blue Current: Represents water currents and the clean electric energy powering the ferry
- Cloudbreaker: Evokes ferry cutting through harbour skies and cloud reflections
- Discovery VI: Celebrates exploration and travel across Toronto Harbour
- Great Lake Dancer: Captures the motion and energy of Lake Ontario
- Harbourlight III: Highlights the glow of the harbour and skyline lights guiding waterfront travel
- Harbour Passage: Highlights the ferry connection between the waterfront and Islands
- Harbour Swan: Inspired by swans in Toronto Harbour; symbolizing graceful, quiet movement
- Island Chickadee: Named for Islands’ chickadees, symbolizing curiosity and nature
- Island Willow: Named for the willow trees lining Island pathways
- Lady of the Quays: Reflects Toronto’s waterfront quays and welcoming harbour presence
- Toronto Islander: Celebrates the connection between Toronto residents, visitors and the Island
- Water Strider: Inspired by insects gliding smoothly across water, mirroring the ferry’s movement