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As Toronto aims to ban motorized watercraft at popular beach, some blame 'bad actors'
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 31 – Toronto City Council aims to reduce unsafe boating and illegal rentals by banning motorized watercraft near Woodbine Beach, following over 50 tickets issued by police this summer.
- Following a vote last week, Toronto City Council requested PortsToronto ban boats and Jet Skis within at least 150 metres of Woodbine Beach by June 2026.
- Amid reports of unlicensed operators, the council motion condemns illegal rental practices at Woodbine Beach and Ashbridges Bay, and Brad Bradford emphasized risks posed by reckless riders.
- During an enforcement blitz, Toronto police issued more than 50 tickets for provincial offences and respond to up to 10 complaints daily about unsafe watercraft near designated swim zones.
- However, rental companies say despite following all the rules they are being lumped in with 'bad actors', and Raj Mehta of Jetti proposed solutions like designated launches for personal watercraft.
- Beyond Woodbine Beach, officials note a pilot exclusion zone extends 200 metres off Hanlan’s Point Beach, and police say many watercraft operators lack proof of competency required by Transport Canada.
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As Toronto aims to ban motorized watercraft at popular beach, some blame 'bad actors'
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Toronto City Council recently passed a motion directing PortsToronto to establish a motorized water gear no-go zone at Woodbine Beach in East Toronto starting in June 2026. Under the new regulations, all motorized watercraft and jet skis will be prohibited from entering the waters at least 150 meters from the shore of Woodbine Beach.
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