In 1882 ferry service, Humber River Ferry Company Limited was started from the Humber to Toronto by a consortium of hotel owners (Charles Nurse, John Duck and Octavius Hicks). This service ceased operations in 1886, but later ferry operations by other operators continued into the 1890s to Bathurst Street and York Street.
The establishment of a ferry service on the Humber River by hotel owners (Charles Nurse, John Duck, and Octavius Hicks) in 1882 was followed by its cessation in 1886. However, other operators continued to provide ferry services until the 1890s, reaching Bathurst Street and York Street.