With a heat wave expected for the rest of the week and later parts of this summer, staying cool waterside is easy along Toronto’s Harbour.
Staying Cool On The Water Sounds Good. How?
- Kayaking and Canoeing: Rent kayaks or canoes at Toronto Island Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre, plus lessons available for beginners.
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): SUP rentals and lessons are offered, especially around the Toronto Islands.
- Boat Tours and Cruises: Sightseeing tours and dinner cruises take you around the harbour and provide stunning views of Toronto’s skyline.
- Water Taxis — Convenient water taxi services provide quick transfers to Toronto Islands and around the harbour, ideal for a cool, breezy ride on the water.
- Powerboat Rentals: Powerboat rentals are available without prior boating experience, offered by places like Harbourfront Centre Sailing and Powerboating.
- Swimming Beaches: Cherry Beach rentals provide SUPs, Solo Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks, Megaboard, Canoes and Jet Skis & Boats.
- Floating Bars and Themed Boat Experiences — Unique options like floating tiki bars offer a leisurely way to enjoy drinks and the water atmosphere during summer.
