Come Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on the Toronto Islands just minutes from the Toronto downtown core. We are an outdoors experience company dedicated to connecting people with the natural world and the water by offering unique SUP and land based programs on Toronto Island.
August 8, 2018: We are closed for lessons and rentals for most of the day due to rain and potential lightning.
NOTICE ON LOCATION: We will now be meeting at the Algonquin Bridge regardless of experience or day of the week. We will continue to have a POP-UP SUP at Wards Beach on weekends, weather permitting.
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. If the water at Wards Beach is too choppy, no worries. 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 operate every day of the week. It's best to book ahead of time since we setup on location each day.
We operate every day of the week. It's best to book ahead of time since we setup on location each day.
After booking, please sign the digital waiver to maximise your time on the water.
GIFT CERTIFICATE
Give the gift of freedom on the water. Gift certificate minimum order is $30 and are valid for 2 years (September, 2020).
EDUCATION AND ACTION
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. That's why we enjoy educating people on the natural world on the steps of Toronto in our Eco-Tours, kids programs, retreats and speaking series. We also partner on community events with various organisations such as the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper to help educate the public on water quality and to build a list of recreational water users. We support a variety of other local initiatives that share our values and make a healthy impact on the environment. This summer especially, we've teamed up with Swim Drink Fish and have created a community volunteer water testing program in the lagoons of the island. Results can be viewed on the Swim Guide app.
Every season, every day we move towards bettering ourselves and our world. 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.
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.
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. That's why we enjoy educating people on the natural world on the steps of Toronto in our Eco-Tours, kids programs, retreats and speaking series. We also partner on community events with various organisations such as the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper to help educate the public on water quality and to build a list of recreational water users. We support a variety of other local initiatives that share our values and make a healthy impact on the environment. This summer especially, we've teamed up with Swim Drink Fish and have created a community volunteer water testing program in the lagoons of the island. Results can be viewed on the Swim Guide app.
Every season, every day we move towards bettering ourselves and our world. 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.
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.
#TISUP #ProtectOurWater
“…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