Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP for short), looks exactly as it sounds: you stand on a large surfboard and propel yourself forward with a paddle. But, unlike traditional surfing, you don't have to wait for the waves. In fact, SUP, which is becoming very popular due to the full body exercise it provides, can be done here at Harbourfront’s harbour or across into the Toronto Islands.Give us a call and schedule an introductory lesson and paddle today. What a wonderful way to see the wildlife of the Toronto Islands from a standing vantage point! Great upper body, legs, and abs workout, and there’s lots to learn about easily edging the board to keep it tracking straight when paddling on one side. Come try it to possibly expand your list of healthy hobbies!
Prerequisite: Intro Lesson or equivalent experience.
Fees: $30/First Hour $10/Hour Each Additional Hour (taxes incl) or 2 FPC stamps (Rental & FPC info) Please call to reserve your Rental at 416 203 2277
We use our pontoon boat to transport you over to the Toronto Islands to start by wading off a beach. Learn the basics from our cerified Paddle Canada Paddleboard Instructors. The 2 hour time frame at Harbourfront allows for a 1.5 hour lesson and transportation on our pontoon boat. Offered every Tuesday & Thursday July 5-Sept 26 2012 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Also available Sun morning 10:30-12:30. Fees: $75 +Tax Please call to book your Lesson at 416 203 2277
After you take our Intro Lesson or already having the equivilent experience, you can choose from 2 types of tours:
We use our pontoon boat to transport you over to the Toronto Islands to start by wading off a beach. We paddle through some of our favorite spots with some island and nature interpretation along the way. We will take a 5 minute walk over to Gibralter Point to either catch some waves, go for a swim or simply relax on the beach with the snack and drink the tour leader brings. Afterwards we continue exploring on our relaxing paddle before the pontoon boat comes over to bring us back to Harbourfront.
Offered every Sat & Sun morning 10-1pm in July, Aug & Sept.
Want to paddle with others who like yourself, love to get out for a bit of exercise and a great social time? Every Wed evening while others are paddling kayaks, join a seperate Paddleboard leader and enjoy paddling into a setting sun on the harbour with a BBQ (burgers & veggie burgers) awaiting your arrival back on the mainland. The money raised from BBQ donations goes towards the cost of the food and charities. It is a great time to get to know others and future paddling buddies. Start paddling from our mainland docks at 6:45 pm (6:15 in Sept), but try to arrive 30 minutes early to sign in, get changed and get everything ready to go. Having taken the 1.5 hour Intro Lesson or having paddled paddleboards for a couple hours comfortably in the past will have you ready for this evening.
Learn privately at your own speed from one of our instructors at a time that suits you. We offer private lessons throughout the day, throughout the summer. Prices include all associated equipment. Click here for price breakdown
After taking the 1.5 hour intro course to Paddleboarding, why not learn the skills beyond the basics from certified Paddle Canada Instructors. This course may appeal to those who intend on progressing their SUP skills to paddle in surf conditions and lakewater day tripping. Learn the skills that are commonly used for surfing, and if the conditions allow we are fully intending to get you practiced with waves. Provides the theory and skills for paddling inland waters with wind and waves. Includes: pivot turns, wave surfing, foot positions, edging and bracing, weather, safety, and journeying considerations.
(Prerequisite: Intro Course or equivalent skills)
Course runs 10:00am-4:00pm
| * 2012 D A T E S * | | June 23 (10:00AM - 4:00PM) OR July 21 (10:00AM - 4:00PM) | | * F E E S * | | $165 + tax |
Calling all potential Paddlesport Beginner Instructors!!! This unique instructor training course has the value and opportunity of accomplishing 3 instructor certifications in 1 program, saving candidates time and monetary investment. The focus of this program is to develop the skills and quality characteristics of beginner level instruction within 3 paddling disciplines - Canoe, Kayak and SUP. The most exciting aspect of this course is understanding and capturing the unique appeals of canoeing, kayaking and SUP'ing while remaining open to common threads of skills and instructional techniques among them. The blended knowledge and awareness of all three paddling disciplines can help broaden the instructional horizons of each successful candidate. Successful candidates will be certified under the Paddle Canada national program. Choice remains for candidates only wishing to pursue 1 or 2 instructor certifications within this program. This course may also appeal to those who already possess one or two of the disciplines and wish to complete the remaining. You can decide how many certifications you will attempt on the Friday of the course.
(Prerequisites: Canoeing ORCKA D, Kayak SK1, SUP Advanced, ...or equivalent experience)
| * 2012 D A T E S * | | Wed June 13 (evening), Thurs - Sun (10:00PM - 6:00PM), June 14-17 | | * F E E S * | | $495 + tax for one certification, add on $250 for second certification, add on $150 for a third certification | |