For many years, discussions about the hovercraft route between Toronto and Niagara have never ceased. And now! This extraordinary (and fun!) mode of transportation has finally taken a substantive step forward.

Ontario Hoverlink Company recently signed a new 30-year agreement, allowing it to build a dock in the Toronto waterfront area — this long-planned project has reached a critical turning point.

In its press release issued on the morning of May 8th this year, the company wrote: "This milestone clears a major obstacle for the launch of the first large-scale hovercraft transport route in North America." The company also added that its landing hub on the Niagara River side is already "ready."

The Toronto dock will be located at the gap on the west side of Billy Bishop Airport.

This is the final rendering of the appearance of Hoverlink Ontario's Toronto facilities.

After completion, passengers can board the ship at the Toronto dock and arrive at the Niagara Falls region within 30 minutes. This is a world-famous tourist destination, featuring not only the great waterfall spectacle but also wineries, casinos, and more.

This "water express" is not only environmentally friendly but also 90% faster than existing road traffic methods.

Each enclosed hovercraft can accommodate 180 passengers and supports year-round operation. The company stated that its mission is to "build a seamless, convenient, fun, and environmentally friendly transportation system while promoting tourism, economic development, and overall quality of life in the Golden Horseshoe region."

Although the journey will be extremely fast once completed, it will still take several years for the project to be fully implemented — although initially planned for 2023, it was later adjusted to 2025 and 2026, and there are still many preparations to be made.

In the Niagara River section, the route plans to operate at a site in Port Weller and signed a 50-year lease with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation in the fall.

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