Flying with Billy Bishop
Schedule
Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
659R Queens Quay W | Toronto, ON
About this Event
From flying boats and wartime pilots to commuter flights skimming the Toronto waterfront, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has spent more than 85 years connecting the city to the world. This waterfront walk traces the airport’s remarkable evolution through stories of aviation pioneers, Norwegian airmen, island amusement parks, and the communities shaped by the harbour’s constant movement and change. Discover how this small island airport became a gateway for millions—and how global events, innovation, and local debates transformed Toronto’s shoreline along the way.
About the Tour Leader
Shannon Buskermolen is an Emerging Historian with Heritage Toronto. She completed a graduate certificate program in Museum and Cultural Management at Centennial College and is currently working towards her Library Technician diploma with Durham College. Shannon holds a double MA in International War Studies from University College Dublin and the University of Potsdam, and a BA Honours in Anthropology and History from Trent University. Shannon is dedicated to sharing her passion for history and culture with others through public programming and writing.
Start Point: Southwest corner of Queens Quay West and Eireann Quay (659R Queens Quay W)
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.
End Point: Billy Bishop Airport Terminal Atrium (2 Eireann Quay)
Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes
Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 1.1 kilometres in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets, with some non-paved urban parks.
Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time.
This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.
Where is it happening?
659R Queens Quay W, 659R Queens Quay West, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 11.04
