Marilyn Bell Ferry

Marilyn Bell was the first person to swim across Lake Ontario in 1954. Her namesake will be crossing the western gap of the channel to the newly renamed Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport every 10 minutes.
On Friday January 22nd, the Toronto Port Authority christened its newest ferry the “Marilyn Bell” with Marilyn herself, doing the ceremonial christening. She currently lives in New Jersey and Porter Airlines flew her in to participate in the ceremony.
The Toronto Port Authority held a contest asking people to submit their ideas on names for both of their vessels. People throughout Ontario submitted names at kiosks in the airport and online. Ten finalists were chosen, by an online vote to determine the Winners.
Their original ferry now their “back-up” with a capacity of 100 passengers became the David Hornell. Born on the Toronto Islands, David was a World War two fighter pilot and earned the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for his heroic actions during the war.
By doubling its capacity from the previous ferry, the Marilyn Bell will bring passengers to and from the newly expanded Porter terminal opening in the next month.
This should put to rest any talk of tunnels or bridges to the island airport-at least for now.