Paddle an authentic Voyageur-style canoe around the Toronto Islands. Admire the beautiful scenery at twilight. Discover the islands from a new perspective.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Discover the Toronto Islands at dusk on a guided canoe tour
Admire the magnificent city skyline from the seat of a canoe
Paddle through tranquil lagoons and waterways in stable comfort

Full description

Try the very Canadian activity of paddling a canoe at dusk and explore the Toronto Islands. Whether a beginner or an expert, everyone will enjoy this 1.5-hour experience, covering the most beautiful parts of the islands and allowing you to admire the magnificent city skyline from a new perspective. Paddle around the islands in an authentic, Voyageur canoe replica that was used by the first European settlers. This style of canoe offers stability and comfort, providing an easy and safe introduction to canoeing. An experienced and certified guide will be in a canoe with you at all times and will help with safety and instructions. Learn how to paddle properly while canoeing in a team. One of the most beautiful parks in the city, with its numerous waterways and lagoons, Toronto Islands offers a great opportunity for those with an adventurous spirit. The tour will take you around the Bird Sanctuary of the Toronto Islands and the Donout Island. Pass under a bridge that was built in 1905 and paddle through the tranquil lagoons and waterways.

Includes

1.5-hour canoe tour
Live commentary from an English-speaking guide
Life jacket, canoe, and paddles

Gratituties (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

This experience begins and finishes on the Centre island. To get to the centre island, you need to take the ferry. The ferry departs from 9 Queen’s quay west. The guide will meet you on the centre island side, after you exit the ferry.

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Important information

Know before you go

The meeting point is at the centre island. To get to Centre Island, you need to take the ferry from the ferry terminal. The terminal located at 9 Queen’s quay west. The ferry ticket is $8.50/ person round trip. You can buy a ticket at the ferry terminal

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4.8 /5

based on 4 reviews

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A very good activity for young people. All coordinated very well for the pick up and during the tour. A super relaxing and enjoyable activity while the guide explained to us. I hope that the guide sends us the photos he took of us. Thank you!

June 26, 2022

Great experience with Alex, would highly recommend it. He was very knowledgeable on the area & was so accommodating to make sure we got all the photos we wanted! Views were stunning throughout. A must do activity in Toronto!

September 8, 2020

Great value. The guide was very patient with our family of amateurs, and gave a great tour with lots of information about the area.

July 25, 2020

Toronto Islands: Sunset Canoe Tour

Toronto Islands: Sunset Canoe Tour

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