Photo Credit: Steve Mann

White Swan and kayak

Photo Credit: Michael Connor

Tandem kayak tour in Toronto Islands.

Photo Credit: Michael Connor

kayak launching from the dock at Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre

Photo Credit: Michael Connor

Photo Credit Goh Iromoto

Sea Kayak Rentals

  • Previous paddling experience is required for solo kayaks. Beginners should rent a Tandem (2-person) Kayak.
  • All renters will be assessed for paddling abilities and will need to demonstrate boat stability and control (i.e. going in a straight line, balance & stopping).
  • Renters must be 18 or older (come prepared to show I.D.)
  • Renters 17 years of age and under, coming WITH or WITHOUT a parent/guardian require parent/guardian to sign a youth waiver.
  • Before coming to our site, please check our homepage for weather/water conditions and water temp/wetsuit requirements for the day of your rental to make sure conditions match your abilities.
  • If you plan on taking a dog, you must supply a doggie lifejacket and your dog must have previous experience in a kayak.

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We have both single and tandem kayaks for one or two people. Rentals include all safety equipment and taxes.

Length of TimeSolo Kayak (one person)Tandem Kayak (two people)
Up to 2 Hours$50$70
Up to 4 Hours$70$90
Full Day$90$100
Day of the WeekStart TimeReturn Time
Monday-Friday12:00 noonBy 8:00 pm from June-August
By 7:00 pm in September
Saturday-Sunday10:00 amBy 5:30 pm

On windy days, we work with the renter and their abilities. If needed, we will shuttle guests and their rental equipment to start and end within the islands where the winds are broken. There is no extra fee for this, but we ask for patience on your part as we shuttle guests back and forth. We thank you for your understanding as we try to keep everyone safe.

As for thunderstorms, heavy rain or extreme winds, we do our best to give you as much notice as possible if we need to cancel rentals. We offer a full refund at the time of cancelation. Before heading down to our site, please check our website homepage for the latest updates.

To cancel your reservation and receive a full refund, you must EMAIL ask@paddletoronto.com by 5:00pm the DAY PRIOR to your rental. Please do not leave a voice message.

No Experience? Try one of these options:

Rent a Tandem (2-person) Kayak

Join a guided Tandem Kayak Tour

Enquire about our Beginner Kayak Courses

Learn more about the Toronto Islands

Find out where to get food and drinks and learn more about Toronto's rich history.

View a map of the Toronto Islands and where to paddle with approximate times.

Download a map of the Toronto Islands and paddling boundaries.