Toronto‐Niagara Hovercraft Route Nearing Operational Launch
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:21 pm
A startup’s ambition to launch North America’s first major hovercraft transit between Toronto and Niagara is gaining momentum after sealing a key docking agreement. This innovative venture promises commuters a quirky yet efficient alternative to traffic jams while challenging traditional transit norms with a splash of futuristic flair.
Hoverlink Ontario secures a Toronto dock, clearing the way for a 30-minute hovercraft route to Niagara that could take 8,000 cars off the QEW daily.
A company looking to launch a hovercraft service between Toronto and the Niagara Region says it has cleared a major hurdle in getting the transportation service up and running. A new deal with Ports Toronto will see Hoverlink depart from Billy Bishop Airport to a soon-to-be-built facility in Port…
An Ontario company aiming to create what is says is North America’s first large-scale hovercraft transit route – from Toronto to Niagara – is hoping to make more waves after securing a docking agreement. Hoverlink Ontario Inc. says it has finalized an agreement with Toronto’s port authority to…
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