‘F’ is for Friendship
With staff, guests, and the paddling & corporate communities.
‘U’ is for Understanding
Furthering our own local ecosystem knowledge & paddling skills.
‘N’ is for Nature
Having an appreciation for nature and a passion to bring urban folk closer to it.
In-season, we offer:
- Kayak, Canoe & SUP Rentals
- Weekly Kayak & SUP Social Paddles
- Voyageur Canoe and Tandem Kayak Tours
- Kayak, Canoe & SUP Instruction Courses
- Corporate Team-Building Programs
- Youth Canoe & Kayak Camps
- Lakeside Boat Storage
Off-season we offer:
- Late-Season Weekend Paddling Groups
- Early-Season Weekend Paddling Groups
- In-pool Rescue/Rolling Courses
Located in Toronto on the edge of Lake Ontario for over 30 years, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre has become one of the most popular paddling centres for Kayaking, Canoeing, Big Voyageur Canoe Tours, and Stand Up Paddleboarding.With the scenic 13 Toronto Islands only a 20-minute paddle away, we are your source for relaxation, to learn new skills and to increase your health and well-being.Our lakeside Office is open daily from Victoria Day Weekend to the end of September.We are located on Queens Quay West in Toronto, directly south of the Rogers Skydome and walking distance from Union Station, CN Tower, Toronto Convention Centre, Harbourfront Centre and great waterfront restaurants.The Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre is committed to providing safe, fun, creative, and educational activities within the restriction of Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). We are not just striving to be the best paddling centre in Canada; we are striving to provide exceptional customer service; to insure the safety and well being of all and to provide an environment promoting teamwork and respect. Our goal is to create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere to whomever comes our way; readily offering assistance and being knowledgeable about the area around us.Our Paddling Courses feature instruction from some of the most friendly, experienced and certified instructors that love what they do. We use ORKCA and Paddle Canada's certification systems to offer you the opportunity to develop safe, fun skills that will benefit you for a lifetime.