Owner Dave Corrigan with daughter Jessica and sons James and Josh

Photo Credit: Michael Connor

Photo Credit: Steve Mann

Dave leading social paddle

Photo Credit: Melanie Buckle

Photo Credit: Michael Connor

Photo Credit: Dave Corrigan

Photo Credit: Goh Iromoto

Welcome to Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre

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Connecting paddlers to Toronto’s Waterfront and Islands since 1985, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre has become a popular paddling centre for kayaking, tandem kayak tours, canoeing, big voyageur canoe excursions, stand up paddleboarding, and kayak evening social paddles.

Photo credit: John Reid

Rent a Kayak, Canoe or Stand Up Paddleboard

The beautiful 13 Toronto Islands are on our doorstep, with secluded beaches,
bird sanctuaries and many waterways to paddle and explore.

Tandem evening kayak tour at Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre

Learn to paddle!

Learn the skills to paddle with confidence whenever the opportunity arises.

Harbourfront Weather, Alerts and Updates

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See the Toronto Island hourly forecast.

Latest Harbourfront News

  • 2025 Course Dates Now Available!

    2025 Course Dates Now Available!

    We look forward to fully opening May 31st for the upcoming season. All our 2025 courses and tours are now available for booking; beginning with Erik’s Intermediate Kayak Excursions in May to get you summer-ready. Our boat rental reservations will begin May 1st for bookings starting May 31st (weather permitting). This year let’s become resolved…

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Our Location

We are located at 283 Queens Quay West just south of the Rogers Center right on the edge of Lake Ontario.

Get driving directions.

Email us at ask@paddletoronto.com.

Call us at 416-203-2277.