WE ARE OPEN! WALK-INS WELCOME BUT WE PRIORITIZE PRE-BOOKINGS.
Come Kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on the Toronto Islands just minutes from the Toronto downtown core. We are an outdoor experience company dedicated to connecting people with the natural world and the water by offering unique stand up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking and land based team building programs on Toronto Island. We strive to build community, respect our natural environment and place importance on "the experience" over material posessions.
It's best to book online to get weather based updates & cancellations, to ensure equipment is available and that we are on site. We do accept walk-ins when space is available but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we highly encourage you to book online and sign the e-waiver prior to arrival. We accept all forms of payment. Please note that the ability to tread water and swim short distances is a prerequisite for our water based experiences. If purchasing multiple separate experiences such as a kayak and a SUP rental, book using the button below and use the "continue shopping" button in checkout to choose your additional experience.
Buying an experience for someone else? Click either of the buttons below to choose a gift option for either a specific experience or if you're not sure which to choose, a dollar amount.
PADDLEBIRDING: Andres from Birds Canada is back to teach us all about the fall bird migration. The dates are listed as Sep 22, 2021 from 5-7:00. Click BOOK NOW below or visit the Paddlebirding page.
EXTENDED HOURS: We've extended our hours for rentals on weekends from 9:30 am to 7 pm. Enjoy that extra time on the water, avoid the crowds in off peak times. Book your early or late experience now!
MEMBERSHIP & STORAGE: Have you ever thought of owning a kayak or SUP but had nowhere to put it? Well now you've got a spot! We are opening up a membership and storage option for those who have their own boards or kayaks. Our racks are currently being built and will be available for late June. Learn more and apply today!
SKIP THE LINE: Have a booking with us? Skip the line at our preferred water taxi over at the Otter Guy just East of the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The weekends can get quite busy so plan ahead!
Simply show your confirmation email that you received from us to the front desk manager at the Otter Guy and head on over. If you have any trouble, ask for Sean or look out for this sign that should be posted at their front desk.
Simply show your confirmation email that you received from us to the front desk manager at the Otter Guy and head on over. If you have any trouble, ask for Sean or look out for this sign that should be posted at their front desk.
WE'VE GOT KAYAKS: Check out the kayak rental page to get your spot on the water. New this year, we are adding these super fun water vessels to the fleet. Currently we've got Nunu kayaks from Clearwater Design, a longstanding Canadian company with equipment made right here in Ontario. These boats are 9'6" long and have a 250 lb weight capacity. We've also got sit-on-tops from Swift Canoe and Kayak as well as Tandems. Book one today for a lesson or rental!
The Toronto Islands actually consist of 14 islands and is the only archipelago in Western Lake Ontario. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority has denoted 6 zones here as Environmentally Significant Areas which means there is plenty of nature to explore and get lost in. All of the beaches on the South shore are Blue Flag certified which means they pass tests for water quality and maintenance. In fact, they consistently come up as Toronto's cleanest.
We're lucky that our primary launch area at Algonquin Bridge has access to calm water in the inner lagoons with great views of the city. Lake Ontario is a huge and majestic wilderness and as a system, the Great Lakes are the largest reservoir of fresh water in the world. The island acts much the same as a reef would by attracting many important species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects and of course people.
We are here to facilitate your freedom on the water and explore this space. We believe in experiences over things, building community and respecting our natural world. By participating in our experiences, you are helping us in our mission to make this world a better place. Read on below...
We're lucky that our primary launch area at Algonquin Bridge has access to calm water in the inner lagoons with great views of the city. Lake Ontario is a huge and majestic wilderness and as a system, the Great Lakes are the largest reservoir of fresh water in the world. The island acts much the same as a reef would by attracting many important species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects and of course people.
We are here to facilitate your freedom on the water and explore this space. We believe in experiences over things, building community and respecting our natural world. By participating in our experiences, you are helping us in our mission to make this world a better place. Read on below...
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Our promo video showcasing our fine paddlers on the lagoons of the island. By Know Hau Media.
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The 2021 promo video showcases our new equipment and upgraded space. By @adamphilipphotography.
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When was the last time you took some time to unplug and just breathe? Give yourself a chance to reconnect with nature on a SUP Lesson, Rental or a specialty excursion like SUP Yoga, SUP Eco-Tour or Night SUP Adventure.
#TISUP #IsleLove
We have built a culture of respect for our community and nature and believe strongly that to make this world a better place, it takes small everyday actions from everyone. When we set up for the day we keep our shorelines clean by picking up trash. Not only do we pick it up daily, but we encourage our guests to as well while they're out paddling. Of course it doesn't stop there. We can pick up trash all day long but if we don't go to the source, little will change. We record trash using the Clean Swell app to help inform researchers and policy makers on steps to reduce the amount of trash ending up in our waterways. Are you interested in learning more? We enjoy educating our guests about the natural world on the steps of downtown Toronto in our Eco-Tours and other events. We've created a community water testing program with Swim Drink Fish to monitor water quality where we paddle . Results can be viewed on the Swim Guide app.
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750 LBS + Pulled from the water
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We use an electric vehicle to transport our pop-up shop and leave the area better than we found it, our marketing collateral is made from 100% recycled materials, we strive to go as paperless as possible in our business practices and we're always looking for creative ways to be the change and inspire others to do so as well. Every season, every day we move towards bettering ourselves and our world. The Leave No Trace principles are a pillar of our programming. Whether visiting for 2 hours or 2 days, we take only pictures (and trash), and leave only bubbles.
This year (2020) we have a new floating dock to assist launching and returning paddlers. It was made from scratch from salvaged spruce and pine logs found in the city tree yard. They were set for woodchipping but have found a new life as our launch pad into the natural world!
Our staff are welcomed into a culture when they are hired are encouraged to take a pledge to not use single use plastics such as bags and straws, to use personal travel mugs when purchasing hot beverages and to carry reusable water bottles.
The more we enjoy our natural world and see it as integrated with our society, the more we respect and protect it and each other.
This year (2020) we have a new floating dock to assist launching and returning paddlers. It was made from scratch from salvaged spruce and pine logs found in the city tree yard. They were set for woodchipping but have found a new life as our launch pad into the natural world!
Our staff are welcomed into a culture when they are hired are encouraged to take a pledge to not use single use plastics such as bags and straws, to use personal travel mugs when purchasing hot beverages and to carry reusable water bottles.
The more we enjoy our natural world and see it as integrated with our society, the more we respect and protect it and each other.
“…For locals and tourists, Toronto Island SUP has a growing reputation as one of the most professionally run and innovative paddleboard outfits in the world. The quality and variety of available instruction, tours and unique programs which Toronto Island SUP offers is unparalleled. TISUP’s facilities, location, and quality of fleet and equipment are all exceptional…” -Niv Froelich, Toronto SUP Club and SUP Tourism founder
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