"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in
I will be flying through the Toronto airspace from the southwest,
landing at Buttonville (CYKZ). It would most likely be IFR. I realize I
have to detour around Pearson (CYYZ) to the north or south. I don't
know if there are standard fixes that ATC assigns for aircraft
transitioning the airspace. My preference was to plan a southerly route
along the lake shore because it is more scenic. But the class B shelf
looks pretty low over the lake, and I don't want to end up being
vectored too far over water. I would like to hear from anyone who has
flow this route. Thanks!

If you're IFR, plan a route north of the city or expect to spend some time
over the water. If you can cancel IFR to the west or southwest, then you'll
be handed off to Toronto Terminal (mostly VFR) and then CYTZ (Toronto City
Centre Tower). There's nothing much happening in City Centre airspace so
you can do pretty much whatever you like. If the East-West runways are in
use at Pearson (CYYZ) then expect to be given 2500' along the shore. The
Class C floor there is 1600' but Terminal usually allows 2500'. If the wind
is strong from the North, forget about getting above 1600'. But, even
then, the view is nice.

moo