Vote to Name Toronto’s New Electric Ferries

The City of Toronto is inviting Toronto residents to help choose names for two new fully electric ferries as part of the modernization of the Toronto Island Ferry fleet. These will be the first new ferries in more than 60 years and will carry more than three times as many passengers as the vessels they are replacing. They will provide better boarding flow, upgraded accessibility features, and modern amenities, helping meet growing demand. The ferries will also reduce emissions and support a more sustainable waterfront.

To mark this historic milestone, the City is launching a public vote to name the two new electric ferries. A committee, comprised of both City staff and community partners, developed a shortlist of eligible names and residents now have the opportunity to select the final names through a four-week online public vote.

Ferry name shortlist:

• Bluebell II: Inspired by bluebell wildflowers found on the Toronto Islands;
• Blue Current: Represents water currents and the clean electric energy powering the ferry;
• 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 Swan: Inspired by swans in Toronto Harbour; symbolizing graceful, quiet movement;
• Island Willow: Named for the willow trees lining Island pathways;
• Lady of the Quays: Reflects Toronto’s waterfront quays and welcoming harbour presence;
• The Harbour Passage: Highlights the ferry connection between the waterfront and Islands;
• 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;
• Discovery VI: Celebrates exploration and travel across Toronto Harbour;
• Island Chickadee: Named for Islands’ chickadees, symbolizing curiosity and nature;
• Cloudbreaker: Evokes ferry cutting through harbour skies and cloud reflections.

Voting closes on Monday, April 6, at 11:59pm and the two winning names will be announced this spring. Voting is limited to one vote per household.