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Toronto Harbourfront Kayak Paddling Evening (6/12/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Habourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre, 283A Queen's Quay West, Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jun 12 2009  5:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 10 2009 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 Hours paddling, + social BBQ after
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
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Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Spring Kayaking Paddle evening!. This evening is simply a get out on the water for INTERMEDIATE paddlers, NOT a lesson on how to paddle. .

Participants MUST know how to paddle and be able to maintain a steady pace to be able to stay with the group for a 2 hour paddle. The guide will watch people as they put in & move around in the harbour - anyone who looks wobbly won't be able to paddle with the group.

We'll be out on the water at 6:30 PM. Please try to arrive 30 minutes early to sign in, change, prepare your boat, and get onto the water.

Harbourfront staff will await our arrival after the paddle with barbecued hotdogs, burgers, and veggie burgers (suggested donation $2-$3 each). Bring any drinks (non-alcoholic) or snacks that you might want.

People who have their own kayaks are welcome to meet up with us.

This event must NOT involve any alcohol.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Change of clothes
  • Water-friendly footwear
  • loonies & twoonies ($1 & $2 coins) in case you are hungry!!
  • Water/Drink
  • Towel
  • Credit card & photo I.D.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Extra rain gear
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Insect repellant

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre is located south of the Rogers Centre (Skydome) right on the edge of Lake Ontario. It is directly south of Queens Quay Yachting on the S.W. corner of Queens Quay W. and Rees St (Robertson Cres.), and are neighbors to the Marine Police Station.

  • By TTC, take the Queens Quay West Street Car (Harbourfront LRT) from underground at Union Station, disembark at the Rees St. (Radisson Plaza Hotel) and walk 10 metres west.

  • Pay parking is available on the N.W. corner of Queens Quay & Rees St.


    • Notes:

    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$30.00/Person
    Cost Includes:

    Members wishing to attend this event MUST contact Harborfront Kayak directly and state that you are with TOC and participating in the social paddle.

    Members MUST pay and reserve their boats(s)through Harborufront Kayak Centre. 416-203-2277

  • Single Person Kayak: $30
  • Tandem Kayak(2 people): $35
    • Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
    *Note:

    If the outfitter cancels the event due to weather, members will be contacted 2 hours prior to the event and refunds given.