Night Shot of the Bridge on Simcoe Street Slip

One of the most interesting light displays on Queens Quay belongs to the bridge that crosses the Simcoe Street Slip ( Marina 4 ). It is located just behind the Simco Wave deck between Lower Simcoe Street & Reese Street.

  

Halloween 2012 - A BIG thanks to Darla for putting this together!

Halloween Is Here Again!

Halloween Cruise 2012

Well the leaves have turned and the weather is getting colder
so it must be time for our Halloween Cruise!

Join us, and the over 120 guests that have confirmed so far, in
having a spooky good time.

More Info: http://www.jubileequeencruises.ca/toronto-halloween-cruise-event.htm

New Open Look!

Been awhile since you've joined us for a cruise?

Check out our New Open Look on the second deck! 

Visit our photo gallery for more pictures of the boat.
http://www.jubileequeencruises.ca/photo_gallery.htm

Construction Update

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR QUEENS QUAY: 
*** Fall 2012 to Spring 2013

Queens Quay Revitalization

Special Construction Notice: Change in Traffic Operations Starting November 5   On Monday, November 5, traffic on Queens Quay will move to one-way westbound-only between Bay St. and Lower Spadina Ave. to enable construction for the revitalization of Queens Quay.  All north-south streets will remain open and eastbound traffic will be rerouted to Lake Shore Blvd./Harbour St. One-way traffic will be maintained throughout the first stage of construction from Fall 2012 through Spring 2013. During the first stage of construction, several major utilities and municipal services will be upgraded and the TTC corridor will be rebuilt. WHAT TO EXPECT Motor Vehicles There will be two lanes of westbound traffic on Queens Quay between Bay St. and Lower Spadina Ave. – with no eastbound traffic.  Cars traveling eastbound on Queens Quay will be detoured north to Lake Shore Blvd./Harbour St. at Lower Spadina Ave. Eastbound traffic will resume after Bay St.   Access will be maintained to all driveways and to north-south streets. Two travel lanes will be maintained although lane closures may be required in certain areas.  Travel lanes will move between the north and south sides of the streets as required for construction. Traffic signage will help vehicles navigate the area. TTC The 509 Harbourfront replacement bus will continue to operate westbound on Queens Quay through the construction area. Eastbound buses will be diverted via Lake Shore Blvd./Harbour St. Westbound Service:  Buses from Union (Bay/Front) to Exhibition loop will operate regular routing serving all westbound stops on Queens Quay (although stops may be moved slightly around the construction area.) Eastbound Service: From Exhibition loop, buses will run east on Fleet St. and then divert south to Fort York and east to Lake Shore Blvd./Harbour St. serving stops at: Stadium Rd., Bathurst St., Dan Leckie Way, Lower Spadina Ave., Simcoe St., and Bay St. where buses will continue north to Union Station. Due to traffic operations on Lake Shore Blvd., it is not possible to have a transit stop at Rees St. Passengers in that area will be required to board the bus (one block away) at either Lower Spadina Ave. or at Simcoe St.  Click here for TTC routing information. Cyclists The detour bike route – an asphalt trail located in the boulevard area on the south side of Lake Shore Blvd. between Lower Spadina Ave. and York St. – will enable cyclists to bypass most of the construction area. Cyclists may use this route for either eastbound or westbound travel. To access the detour route from the east, ride north along the diagonal path through the parkette just before York St. (at the signalized intersection at Queens Quay/55 Harbour Square). From the west, access the detour route by riding north along Lower Spadina Ave. At the eastern end of the detour route, cyclists traveling further east on Queens Quay must ride south along the diagonal path to the signalized intersection at Queens Quay/55 Harbour Square and walk along the southside for approximately 150 metres to Bay St. where eastbound travel resumes. Westbound cyclists who choose to ride alongside vehicular traffic through the construction zone will be guided by appropriate signage.  There will also be signage for cyclists on the detour route. Pedestrians Access will be maintained at all times on the north and south side of the street. When work is occurring on the sidewalk, safe passageways will be set-up to help pedestrians avoid construction.

2011 Airshow Line up!

Well, we just received the 2011 Toronto Airshow Line up from Jenny! (For those of you who don't know, Jenny sends out the official Toronto Air show email)

New for this year is the V-22 OSPREY! (See pic below)

Email:
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Presenting…the 2011 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW LINE-UP!!!

1.  Loud, proud and sporting a rad paint-scheme
celebrating the families of our troops – the CF-18 HORNET!

2.  Back for his FIFTH ANNIVERSARY with the CIAS and
sure to THRILL you with his AMAZING AEROBATICS – MIKE WISKUS in the Lucas Oil Pitts!

3.  Tributing the Canadian Forces Army; Jump
Masters – the SKYHAWKS!

4.  As many of you keen Insiders guessed after
our last riddle…making its FIRST APPEARANCE at a CANADIAN
AIR SHOW…the V-22 OSPREY!

5.  Training some of our country’s future
and finest pilots – the ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS in
the Schweizer 2-33 Glider and Bellanca Scout!

6.  You’ve seen him on the Red Bull circuit representing
Canada…a young, local pilot kicking out the Gs
in his awesome Edge 540 – PETE MCLEOD!

7.  This phenomenal jet will BLOW YOUR MIND with its
WICKED high-speed demo – the United States Air Force A-10 WARTHOG!

8.  Flying a KILLER aerobatic routine in his Sukhoi SU-26M,
Super Stunt Pilot RICK VOLKER!

9.  Watch them leap out of a plane...and land in LAKE
ONTARIO – the MISTY BLUES Parachute Jump Team!

10.  Hometown boy, MANFRED RADIUS and his incredible,
engine-free aerobatic routine in the H-101 Salto Sailplane!

11.  The majestic, vintage salute to WWII…hear the mighty purr
of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s LANCASTER!

12.  Rocking a stellar routine with 4 - L-39 Albatross’ and a
T-33 Shooting Star, new U.S. Jet Team – HEAVY METAL!

13.  The crowd favourite – and our nation’s aviation
pride and joy – the CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS!

*With a special appearance/tri-service demo by the
CF’s Air, Sea and Army element featuring the H.M.C.S. Shawinigan!

Stay tuned for exciting details to come in
the near future…did somebody say, ‘AIR RACE?!?!?!’

You do NOT want to miss this celebration of aviation
at the 2011 CIAS – Soaring Over Lake Ontario!

*All acts are subject to change due to operational,
mechanical, etc., requirements up to showtime.
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2010 Airshow Lineup http://www.jubileequeencruises.ca/toronto-airshow-2010-performers.htm

Purchase Airshow Cruise Tickets: http://www.jubileequeencruises.ca/toronto-air-show-cruise.htm

Toronto Marathon 2011 - Notice

The date for the Toronto Marathon this year is Sunday May 15th, 2011. For anyone coming into the area there will be major delays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

An interactive map can be found here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2171491

Below is the memo that local residence received in the mail over the Easter Long weekend. Unfortunately as of the time they sent the notice out they had still not put any info on their website about the road closures. If they do the same as previous years then the southbound lanes of Queens Quay will be closed from Stadium Road to York Street.

Dear Resident or Business:

Please be advised that the 17th annual Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon runs through your neighbourhood on Sunday May 15th, 2011. A lane restriction will be in effect and some intersections will be closed to traffic from 8:00am to approximately 3:00pm. As well, cheering stations with music will be active from 8:30am.

Please join us on the route to cheer and support the runners in this world-class event which benefits many organizations and celebrates Toronto as participants from over 50 countries experience the city on foot. Detailed road closure information is available on the website or for more information, please call 416-920-3466.

We thank you for your support and apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

The goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon.