Paddleboard Eco Tour in Toronto Islands

Explore Toronto Islands’ rich history and diverse wildlife on a paddleboard eco tour. Discover hidden gems and natural beauty in Western Lake Ontario.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
What's Included
  • Paddleboards
  • Experienced Guide
  • PFDs
What's Not Included
  • Ferry Ticket
Additional Information

Toronto Island is the sole island chain in Western Lake Ontario, boasting a rich variety of flora and fauna, and a history that traces back to the earliest Native American inhabitants. Interestingly, the site for Toronto, originally named York, was selected because of the excellent natural harbor formed by what was then the Toronto Peninsula. Wards and…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mobile17201387513
Aug 22, 2023
Highly recommended! - The eco tour was really great. It was our first time on the SUP, but that was no problem. The tour was very chill, with lot of attention for the environment: the presence of birds, fish, history of the islands, etc. Very nice views of the Toronto skyline! Highly recommended!
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Walterwenln04
Jul 16, 2023
Great tour with James! - It was great to find out more about the islands of toronto. We went on 2 tandem kayaks and it was a great experience with James, our guide. It was also nice because you could hear the rumble and hum of the indycar engines.
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U8019giaaronr
Aug 22, 2022
Fascinating - It was amazing to see wildlife like Great Blue Herons just a few minutes paddling from Lake Ontario and the Island Airport. The Islands are a gem and this is a great way to see a lesser known part of them. And it was a fun easy intro to SUP as well.
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Yahangz
Jul 15, 2022
Love it - It’s a wonderful experience! Watching the whole Toronto city view from the middle of lake is incredible. Una was coaching us. She is a wonderful coach. We learned how to do Sup in several minutes. She also introduced fun stuff about the lake. Love Her. Love this experience.
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796marijav
Jul 4, 2022
Eco tour - Wonderful Eco tour, with knowledgeable guides, in a wonderful, friendly and magical atmosphere. Thank you!
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Lynnette_on_fridays
Jun 22, 2025
Beautiful scenery, but be careful - This was my first experience with SUP, and it's something I've wanted to try for awhile, so I was really looking forward to this trip. Objectively, exploring the island by paddleboard is a great experience. The tour does what it says on the tin - a quick lesson in the basics of paddleboarding was provided at the start. We were given instructions on how to balance and navigate using the paddleboard. Otherwise, administratively, booking is easy, lockers and dry bags are available. Overall, I enjoyed taking in the sights and the flora and fauna. Given there was a bit of a heat wave, it was a great way to cool off too. Now, why didn't I rate this higher? I really wanted to. However, I think the tour would be more enjoyable if everyone in the group is of a similar level. Unfortunately, being my first time, I was quite slow on the board and was left quite a ways behind. In itself, within the channels of the island, it would not be the worst scenario, as you get to take in the scenery. However, it was quite nerve-wracking to see the rest far ahead of you and feeling like you are battling to reach them, and then being told there "would not be time for photos" if you did not hurry up. Not the most encouraging experience. I could, personally, do without the photos, if it meant I could enjoy the surroundings and not feel like a burden to the group. The other thing I would like to add is a general advisory. While the islands are beautiful, I did notice discarded needles in the water, which is a cause for concern to the user of the water bodies who may be caught unawares and suffer a needlestick injury. I booked this trip via Get-Your-Guide, before realizing it's available on Tripadvisor too.
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From $46
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).