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Brochure 2008

Hours of Operation
9am - 8pm
7 days a week

Rentals
10am - 8pm
7 days a week
(7pm is the last outgoing rental)


283A Queen's Quay W
Toronto, ON
M5V 1A2
Canada

(416) 203-2277
1 (800) 960-8886
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Kyoto

There has been quite a bit of discussion with regards to the Kyoto Protocol in the news recently. The problem is - who can you trust? ... where are the facts? ... well, this is what we believe to be true: Climate Change is in fact real and has already and will continue to affect our planet as we speak. We need to change the way we live our lives and the way our industries operate. Yes, there may be an economic price to pay - but what about the lives of our children and future generations? There is a time for discussion and a time for action. We fully support the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and hopefully, the subsequent impacts on our lives. Please read more about Kyoto and Climate Change here: www.davidsuzuki.org

Global and National

www.bfi.org/index.htmll - Scientist, inventor, environmentalist, genius. Inventor of the geodesic dome, R. Buckminster Fuller believed that humanity had reached the point in its technological development where it could easily provide for the needs of all of the inhabitants of "Spaceship Earth." Fuller worked toward sustainable technology, alternative energy and affordable housing for all. He invented and tested a 30 MPG, 11-person land transport van that could travel at 120 MPH...in 1933! The BFI website has links to examples of sustainable, Fuller-inspired developments and technologies today.
   
www.davidsuzuki.org - Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life, the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.
   

www.motherearth.org - FOR MOTHER EARTH is a non-violent, international, non-profit citizens organisation, which takes initiatives to promote human rights, disarmament and protection of the environment and all creatures, from the premise of an understanding that the Earth is a creation to be honored and respected as our Mother.

   

www.sierraclub.ca - Sierra Club of Canada Foundation is a national charitable foundation that fulfills its mission to protect and preserve our natural environment by funding the charitable projects of the Sierra Club of Canada. They fund a wide range of environmental projects, from scientific research to environmental education.

   

www.sweatshops.org - Sweatshops and child labor are a growing problem, particularly in clothing and textiles. And many popular agricultural products, from coffee to bananas to cut flowers, are grown under terrible conditions.

No one wants to buy products made with sweatshop labor, but it is hard to know what to avoid, and where to find green and Fair Trade products. Co-op America provides the information you need to help stop sweatshop labor and promote fair treatment of workers everywhere.

   

http://www.oen.ca/dir/ - The Ontario Environmental Directory is a comprehensive, searchable directory of hundreds of environmental groups, organizations, agencies and websites across Ontario, Canada.

   

www.amnesty.ca - Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of “ordinary” people who work together to achieve extraordinary results. Each day we stand in solidarity with - and help protect - individuals and communities around the world whose human rights are under attack.We appeal for the violations to stop. We mobilize public pressure to prevent human rights abuses from taking place. And we support Amnesty’s campaigns through our financial contributions.

   

www.theweathernetwork.com - At The Weather Network there is a common saying that Mother Nature doesn’t take a break and neither do they. They are committed to delivering weather information to there viewers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with local forecasts broadcast every ten minutes on the 10s.

Local

http://www.earthroots.org - Earthroots is a strong advocate and agitator for wilderness preservation in Ontario, combining aggressive grassroots campaign strategies with excellent research and educational programs. Since 1986, Earthroots has used its grassroots expertise to organize, educate and mobilize the public, conduct successful media events, carry out wilderness research projects and ensure proper forest management planning.
   
http://www.greentourism.ca - The Green Tourism Association is a unique non-profit organization that is committed to establishing an urban green tourism industry in Toronto. We work collaboratively with a network of businesses, community and environmental groups, government agencies, heritage and cultural organizations and individuals that share our common interest.
   

http://www.ontarionature.org - Federation of Ontario Naturalists: Organization founded to protect Ontario's nature through research, education and conservation action.

   

http://www.planetfriendly.net - A newsletter website to help keep you up to date on local events concerning environmental issues.

   

http://www.torontobay.net - The Toronto Bay Initiative: A non-profit community organization formed in 1997 to achieve the goal of a cleaner, greener, healthier and more accessible Toronto Bay.

   

http://www.wildernessadventures.ca - Weekend and week-long trips up north paddling.

   
   

www.trec.on.ca - The Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) was formed in 1998 by members of the North Toronto Green Community, a neighborhood-based environmental group. Their members wanted to create a vehicle for the development of community-based renewable energy in Toronto.

   

http://www.wildlandsleague.org - Wildlands League: Focusing on protection and preservation of nature through parks and protected places.

Stores

http://www.completepaddler.ca - The Complete Paddler is Toronto's only canoe and kayak superstore.With hundred of boats in stock as well as the hottest prices. If you can find a lower price of an identical item, bring it in and we will match it.
   

http://www.mec.ca clothing for men, women, and kids from Mountain Equipment Co-op. MEC is Canada's leading supplier of outdoor clothing and equipment. As a co-operative, MEC exists to serve the needs of our members. Our products are built with purpose, people, and the planet in mind.

Paddling Destinations

http://www.kayakgeorgianbay.com - Kayak Georgian Bay has information on outfitters, destinations, instructions and weather on Georgian Bay.
   

http://www.travelbygps.com/guides/
georgian_bay/georgian_bay.php
TravelbyGPS.com has information on outfitters, destinations, instructions, weather on Georgian Bay, and maps.
   
http://www.whitesquall.com White Squall
White Squall takes you by kayak to Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada - 30,000 Islands of white pines, glacier smooth granite and sparkling fresh water. We are leaders in sea kayak instruction and tripping plus many of our staff are nationally certified instructors (five are national instructor trainers) and wilderness guides.
   

http://www.naturallysuperior.com  Naturally Superior Adventures - Sea kayak Lake Superior! Since 1994, Naturally Superior Adventures has led paddling enthusiasts on guided sea kayak trips on Lake Superior and guided canoe trips on northern Ontario’s rivers. Our programs include sea kayak instruction and paddling festivals. We take pride in our knowledge and love of Lake Superior’s north shore and of our world-class trips and certified instruction. We are your Lake Superior experts.
http://www.algonquincanada.com The Northern Edge At Algonquin Park - Just bring your spirit of Adventure, we'll provide everything you need for a memorable time in Algonquin Park. Plan a Algonquin Park Canoe Trip or retreat for your group. Customized itineraries are designed for groups of 4 or more.

http://www.batstar.com Batstar’s goal is to have our guests experience the essence of the environment that they are traveling in. In doing so, we unplug from the grid, so to speak, and tap into the rhythms of nature. Our guests take their cues from the sun, the moon and the tide. Discovery and exploration are daily objectives.
http://www.1000ikc.com 1000 Island Kayaking Company - Fully guided Kayaking Tours, All Inclusive Lodging and Dining Packages and hassle free service, by the 1000 Islands Kayaking Company guarantees an experience you will be talking about for months.
No Experience is Necessary!


Clubs

http://www.wildernessadventures.com Wilderness Adventures of Ontario is the southwest's premier adventure network, and continues to earn it's reputation for the most complete outdoors skills training, guide service, corporate team building, and experimental training programs available.
 
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