Press Release

Celebrating TIFF50 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Toronto · September 2, 2025

Community

Now showing: TIFF archival photos in the pedestrian tunnel to September 14

As an Official Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is proud to commemorate TIFF’s 50^th Edition with the installation of a photography gallery that pays tribute to the history and legacy of one of the world’s premiere film festivals.

Selected from TIFF’s exclusive photography archive, the gallery showcases 20 iconic moments from the festival’s remarkable 50-year history. Actors, producers, and directors are all represented in a larger-than-life format along the pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. Passengers, visitors and Torontonians alike are encouraged to visit the downtown airport, stroll the gallery and share in the excitement of this legendary Toronto cultural event that started as the “Festival of Festivals” half a century ago.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will also feature creative on digital out-of-home screens throughout the airport and host a welcome booth in the atrium to greet those flying in for the festival. Billy Bishop Airport’s Music on the Fly series, presented in cooperation with the City of Toronto and Arthaus, will further enhance the welcome experience in the passenger terminal by featuring local Toronto musicians performing film scores on September 4.

From runway to red carpet, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has long supported TIFF and its impact on Toronto and region. Traditionally many flying in for the festival from the north-eastern regions of North America choose Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as their preferred access point into and out of Toronto. With flights to more than 20 destinations, and an additional 80 locations through airlines partnership agreements, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is the ideal choice for festivalgoers and industry alike given the convenience and proximity to TIFF theatres, venues, hotels, and restaurants.

The gallery will run from August 27 to September 14 and is free and open to all. No boarding pass required.

About the Toronto Port Authority

The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomes approximately two million passengers and generates approximately $2 billion in economic impact per year; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto, which facilitates businesses such as marine shipping, cargo services and passenger cruises to generate approximately $460 million in economic activity annually. Since 1911, and in its role as a city builder, the Toronto Port Authority has worked with partners and every level of government to enhance Toronto’s transportation infrastructure and economic growth. The Toronto Port Authority is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities, and has invested more than $30 million in recent years to fund charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond.

The Toronto Port Authority is a federal agency and operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act. It is guided by a Board of Directors that includes representation from all three levels of government.

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