Harbourfront Alert

Mon 2nd - Thur 5th Oct (DAILY UPDATES HERE) we are extending our season if the sunshine & winds continue to be our friend.  Weekday walk-ins begin 12pm with all boats back by 6:30pm.
Wed - Social Paddle departs 5:30pm

QUICKEST reply for ANY inquiry is via ask@paddletoronto.com

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Located in Toronto on the edge of Lake Ontario for over 35 years, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre is the most popular paddling centre in Toronto for kayaking, tandem kayak tours, canoeing, big voyageur canoe excursions, stand up paddleboarding, and kayak evening social paddles.

People out on a social kayak paddle in Toronto at Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Center
Photo credit: Wilbur Wong

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Harbourfront Weather, Alerts and Updates

Air Temp: 24°C
Water Temp: 16°C
Winds: S 10-15 KM

Mon 2nd – Thur 5th Oct (DAILY UPDATES HERE) we are extending our season if the sunshine & winds continue to be our friend.  Weekday walk-ins begin 12pm with all boats back by 6:30pm.
Wed – Social Paddle departs 5:30pm

QUICKEST reply for ANY inquiry is via ask@paddletoronto.com

See the Toronto Island hourly forecast.

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

Our Location

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

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Email us at ask@paddletoronto.com.

Call us at 416-203-2277.