Event details:
4:00 p.m. Meet at YTZ Sign, Terminal Entrance, 2 Eireann Quay
Be sure to bring a piece of Government issued ID (drivers license, passport or health card) in order to pass security.
6:00 p.m. Ferry back to mainland
Dinner to follow at Harriet's Rooftop, 1 Hotel, 550 Wellington Street West
PLEASE NOTE THAT 48 HOURS' NOTICE FOR CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SIMCOE CHAPTER EVENTS. Members who do not provide sufficient notice will be responsible for the full cost of the event.
"The Role of Downtown Airports in the Creation of World Class Cities: Spotlight on Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport"
Downtown airports such as Billy Bishop play a vital role in City building, supporting businesses, culture and tourism and complete communities. A recent report by Dr. Richard Florida, Toronto’s Downtown Airport: A Powerful Economic Asset in the City’s Urban Core, notes that “Billy Bishop is central to Toronto’s prosperity...it provides a direct gateway to leading cities such as New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago, bolstering Toronto’s role as a global talent and tech hub.”
Join Nieuport Aviation and PortsToronto on an exclusive guided airport tour, and hear from Jennifer Quinn, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Nieuport Aviation, owner and operator of the Billy Bishop Airport Terminal.