Little Norway park

Little Norway park in the spring

Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood

View of the CN Tower from the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood

Spring trees in bloom

Spring trees in bloom at Tip Top Lofts

Little Norway park

Little Norway park in the spring

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BATHURST QUAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Since 1990 the BQNA’s mandate has been to help improve the quality of individual and community life in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood. If you live in the community from Coronation Park in the west to Spadina Avenue in the east and from the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard to Lake Ontario you are a member of the BQNA! The BQNA has an elected board made up of representatives from the 14 eligible buildings in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood.

Our role is to act as liaisons for the community at the local, federal and provincial level to governments, business and community groups.

Please sign Canada's first petition to Regulate Ultrafine Particle Air Pollution

BQNA NEWS, EVENTS AND UPDATES

The NoJets celebration march at HTO Park, 26 July, 2026.

Yet again the public has overwhelming rejected jets at the island airport.

On July 24, 2026 the federal government officially rejected the jets proposal citing an overwhelming 87% public opposition from over 87,000 survey respondents. The campaign to stop jets was hard won.

BQNA

6 minutes ago2 min read

The temporary shelter in the heritage Crosse and Blackwell Building at 545 Lake Shore Blvd W

Transition plan for the now closed shelter at 545 Lake Shore

The 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Shelter is now closed to clients. The site will be returned to the Landlord on September 30, 2026. As part of the transition plan, there will be outreach services available as outlined below.

BQNA

2 hours ago3 min read

New Aquatic Centre and park to replace the Rees Street parking lot

The new aquatic centre is set to include an indoor pool, park, recreational and green space, making it a year-round facility.

BQNA

2 days ago1 min read

The Strong Towns Toronto walking tour in front of the Corleck Centre with the Malting Silos and the CN Tower in the background.

Community walking tour showcases the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood

Strong Towns Toronto showcased the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood last weekend, sponsoring a community walking tour led by a BQNA board member. Almost 20 people explored our oasis by the lake, learning about the amazing opportunities as well as some of the challenges facing our neighbourhood.

BQNA

2 days ago1 min read

City report – the proposed Island Airport jet expansion would negatively impact the water quality of the inner harbour

Significant impacts on water quality of the inner harbour predicted if Billy Bishop Airport expands – City of Toronto report

A June 30, 2026 city report has noted that the proposed Island Airport jet expansion would negatively impact the water quality of the inner harbour as well as reduce the impact of the billions of dollars invested in the Don River and Central Waterfront Project.

BQNA

Jul 133 min read

More than routine infrastructure upgrade. It is a fundamental reconfiguration of how the airport interacts with the surrounding city.

Report – How the Billy Bishop Airport expansion threatens homeowner equity and investor stability

The proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Airport — including runway lengthening, jet aircraft introduction, and Special Economic Zone powers — represents a material and immediate threat to that value.

BQNA

Jul 122 min read

From the Toronto Port Authority RESA web page - West and East RESA construction sites.

Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) construction starting mid-July 2026

The federally mandated airport safety requirement must be completed by the Toronto Port Authority by July 12, 2027. Construction of the two new Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will start mid-July 2026.

BQNA

Jul 113 min read

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Urgent - Health impacts of bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities.

BQNA

Jul 82 min read

Finding ways to protect our air, water and public spaces – presentations

The three speaker presentations are now available. BQNA’s 2026 AGM featured an evidence based/ knowledge sharing panel providing facts and answering questions about the impact of a jet airport on our air and water quality and the value of protecting our access to nature and parkland.

BQNA

Jun 111 min read

Help shape the future of community air-quality monitoring

You're invited to participate in a paid co-design workshop exploring wearable air-quality sensing devices.

BQNA

Jun 71 min read

BQNA Neighbourhood events

Join in the weekly Bathurst Quay Drop-In Improv – join their email list for dates and times.

Happy summer! The next BQNA Board meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.

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More information

About the BQNA

The BQNA board usually meets around the third Wednesday of each month (with a summer break in July and August). All members of the community are welcome to attend. As residents, you form the general membership of this association, which was incorporated in 1990. Check the event page for meeting details.

We are looking to add more building representatives and sub-committee members as a way to better represent areas of particular interest. Our current sub-committees include: Air Quality Testing in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood and feedback on the Canderel proposal for 545 Lakeshore Blvd West.

We also have BQNA board and general members as representatives on Ports Toronto’s Community Liaison Committee and Noise Committee and on the City’s Community Liaison Committee for the temporary respite centre.

Please sign Canada's first petition to Regulate Ultrafine Particle Air Pollution

Yet again the public has overwhelming rejected jets at the island airport.

Transition plan for the now closed shelter at 545 Lake Shore

New Aquatic Centre and park to replace the Rees Street parking lot

Community walking tour showcases the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood

Significant impacts on water quality of the inner harbour predicted if Billy Bishop Airport expands – City of Toronto report

Report – How the Billy Bishop Airport expansion threatens homeowner equity and investor stability

Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) construction starting mid-July 2026

Urgent - Health impacts of bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Finding ways to protect our air, water and public spaces – presentations

Help shape the future of community air-quality monitoring

BQNA Neighbourhood events

About the BQNA

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