Why You Should Go...

Visit Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre on the edge of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto beginning in June.

Located on Toronto’s waterfront for over 35 years, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre has become the most popular paddling centre for sea kayak, canoes, big voyageur canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. With the scenic Toronto Islands only a short paddle away, take the opportunity to relax, learn new skills, and meet new friends.

During the season, choose from kayak, canoe, paddleboard instruction and rentals, weekly guided kayak social paddles, guided tandem kayak tours, and big canoe excursions, and private lessons for groups. They also offer personal boat storage on city-side and the island. Weeklong kid camps can be booked through Harbourfront Centre.

Paddling courses feature instruction from some of the most experienced and certified instructors.

Paddle Canada's certification systems offer the opportunity to develop safe, fun, and lifelong skills.

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Why You Should Go...

Visit Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre on the edge of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto beginning in June.

Located on Toronto’s waterfront for over 35 years, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre has become the most popular paddling centre for sea kayak, canoes, big voyageur canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. With the scenic Toronto Islands only a short paddle away, take the opportunity to relax, learn new skills, and meet new friends.

During the season, choose from kayak, canoe, paddleboard instruction and rentals, weekly guided kayak social paddles, guided tandem kayak tours, and big canoe excursions, and private lessons for groups. They also offer personal boat storage on city-side and the island. Weeklong kid camps can be booked through Harbourfront Centre.

Paddling courses feature instruction from some of the most experienced and certified instructors.

Paddle Canada's certification systems offer the opportunity to develop safe, fun, and lifelong skills.

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: June, July, August, September

Hours: Open Now. Closes 8:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Monday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Access: Public Transportation, Bicycle

Insider Info

The season ends towards the end of September/early October.

There are parking lots within walking distance. See website for details. 

By TTC: Take the 509 or 510 Westbound Harbourfront/Exhibition/Spadina Streetcar from underground at Union Station. Disembark at Rees St. (Radisson Plaza Hotel) and walk south on Robertson Cres.

Fun Facts

Kayak Social Paddles - Are you interested in kayaking weekly with a guide and other paddlers? Join one of our Kayak Evening Social Paddles and enjoy paddling into a setting sun. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to sign in.

https://paddletoronto.com/kayak-social-paddles-in-toronto

Registration for Summer Camps is now open!

Our Camps have always fostered an inclusive learning community that offers our campers a summer filled with new experiences, learning opportunities and a safe space to develop critical life skills.

https://harbourfrontcentre.com/program/camps/