Water Sports · Ontario
A canoe, kayak and paddle board rental and tour centre on the Humber River in Toronto, with calm, sheltered water through marshes that suits beginners, plus guided tours including full-moon paddles.
The Humber River Paddling Centre launches onto a sheltered stretch of the Humber in Toronto's west end. Reviewers like how calm it is compared with the open lake. Reeds and greenery give shade, marshes are there to explore, and birds and other wildlife are common along the way.
Booking is easy online, and waivers can be signed ahead or on arrival. Staff give first-timers a proper introduction to getting on and standing up on a paddle board, provide life jackets and help you in and out. Canoes and kayaks come in single, double and triple versions, and you can also bring your own boat to paddle the route.
Guided tours are popular, and the full-moon evening paddle gets special mention. Guides are described as enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the river's wildlife and history. It's a good choice for beginners, families and friends, and parking is easy.
With more than 1,300 reviews and a 4.7 rating, complaints are few. Bring bug spray for evening outings, although one tour group found repellent provided.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 1,358 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Toronto Adventures: Humber River Paddling Centre directly.
