Launch Schedule


For more than a century, Kwasind and Hiawatha have ferried our Members and their guests from the mainland to the Island. Find all the scheduling information you need here for a seamless journey.

We kindly remind all Members to please bring your Membership card when using the Launch Service.
You’ll need to tap it when departing to the Island as you get on the launches.

Bringing a guest? Make sure to register them by filling out the Guest Registration & Launch Pass below.  


Guest Registration & Launch Pass
 

Launch Service – Fall Schedule


The Pontoon Service has now ended for the Season.


October 6-10:

To Island To City
7:45 am 8:00 am
8:15 am 8:30 am
8:45 am 9:00 am
9:15 am 9:30 am
9:45 am 10:00 am
10:15 am 10:30 am
10:45 am 11:00 am
11:15 am 11:30 am
11:45 am 12:00 pm
12:15 pm 12:30 pm
12:45 pm 1:00 pm
1:15 pm 1:30 pm
1:45 pm 2:00 pm
2:15 pm 2:30 pm
2:45 pm 3:00 pm
3:15 pm 3:30 pm
3:45 pm 4:00 pm
4:15 pm 4:30 pm
4:45 pm 5:00 pm
5:15 pm 5:30 pm
5:45 pm 6:00 pm
6:15 pm 6:30 pm
6:45 pm 7:00 pm
7:15 pm 7:30 pm
7:45 pm 8:00 pm
 

Weekends (October 11-19) & Thanksgiving (Monday, October 13):

To Island To City
7:45 am 8:00 am
8:15 am 8:30 am
8:45 am 9:30 am
9:45 am 10:30 am
10:45 am 11:30 pm
11:45 am 12:30 pm
12:45 pm 1:30 pm
1:45 pm 2:30 pm
2:45 pm 3:30 pm
3:45 pm 4:30 pm
4:45 pm 5:00 pm
5:15 pm 5:30 pm
5:45 pm 6:00 pm

 

October 14 - November 14 (Weekdays):

To Island To City
7:45 am 8:00 am
8:15 am 10:00 am
10:15 am 12:00 pm
12:15 pm 2:00 pm
2:15 pm 3:45 pm
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
 

October 25 - November 16 (Weekends):

To Island To City
7:45 am 8:00 am
8:15 am 8:30 am
8:45 am 9:30 am
9:45 am 10:30 am
10:45 am 11:30 am
11:45 pm 12:30 pm
12:45 pm 1:30 pm
1:45 pm 2:30 pm
2:45 pm 3:30 pm 
3:45 pm 4:30 pm

Last day of Launch Service for the Season: Sunday, November 16, 2025

CITY STATION (RCYC LAUNCH)


City Station is located just south of the ship canal on Cherry Street. Our Club's launches, Hiawatha and Kwasind, transport Members and their guests to our historic Island Clubhouse. Our facility includes private parking for Members.
 
 

PARKING

$25 Daily Rate (24 Hours)
$12 Day Rate (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
$12 Evening Rate (4:00 pm to 12:00 am)
$12 Overnight Rate (12:00 am to 8:00 am)
30-minute grace period
Plus applicable taxes (not included above)

To order your seasonal Parking Pass, please click below to fill out the form.

Parking Pass
 



LAUNCH ACCESSIBILITY


We are pleased to assist in arranging alternative launch accommodations for Members and guests requiring wheelchair access. To arrange this service, please email the RCYC Sailing Office at [email protected]  or call 416.967.7245 ext. 594. Kindly provide a minimum of 48 hour notice so our team can best assist you.