Toronto Ferry Company

The company's ferry license and ships as well as the amusement park and other assets were acquired by the Toronto Transportation Commission in 1927.

On March 17, 2021, The Toronto Ferry Company Inc was registered under the Ontario Business Corporations Act to Michael A. McLaughlin.

He moved his young family to Oakville, Ontario in 1851 where he established the town's first foundry and machine shop.

They also used the "palace steamers" Queen City and Canadian to service High Park and the Humber from York and Brock St wharves.

The two sisters cost $33,000 each to construct and incorporated the latest conveniences and improvements, including electric lights.

[4] In 1888, the Dotys were forced to find a new location for their business when the owner of the property wanted to take over the site.

The plant started operations in 1891 and was the largest works of its kind in Canada, specializing in the design and manufacturing of marine engines, boilers, and complete vessels, with offices and supply depots at Winnipeg and Vancouver.

"The compulsory move of the plant in 1891 caused a substantial strain on the company's capital and credit.

This was when they built their hydraulic sand pump, a piece of equipment they would later use under contract to the City for the dredging of the Toronto Harbour.