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Drone Rules for The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario (ON)
• Canada
170 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 1E8, Canada
Lat: 43.6576 • Lng: -79.3865
Air
Permission required
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026
Summary
Drone operations near the Hospital for Sick Children (CNW8) Heliport require an Advanced Pilot Certificate and direct coordination, as flights are restricted within a 1.9 km radius.
Hospital for Sick Children Heliport Restrictions
- No Basic Operations: Standard drone flights are prohibited within 1.9 kilometers (1 nautical mile) of the Hospital for Sick Children (CNW8) Heliport in downtown Toronto.
- Advanced Operators: If you hold an Advanced Operations certificate, you may fly near this critical medical facility only if you strictly follow Transport Canada protocols to avoid interfering with medevac operations.
Getting Permission
- Coordination Required: Because this is an uncontrolled civil heliport, you must directly contact the managing site operator before flying inside the mapped boundary.
- Contact Info: Call the Hospital for Sick Children at 416-813-5599 to discuss operational coordination for the airspace surrounding the facility.
Official Resources
- NAV Drone: Use https://portal.navdrone.ca/ to view official federal boundaries and process authorization requests.