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Water - Toronto Harbourfront Kayak Paddling and Picnic at Center Island (9/7/2009)

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:Mon, Sep 7 2009  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 7 2009 4:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4 hours paddling + 2 hours picnic
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Dan
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Member Cost:$70.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

A day for kayak paddle to improve your skill, to enjoy the harbourfront view and a picnic at the Center Island. This paddle event is for INTERMEDIATE(experienced) paddlers ONLY, 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 each way. The harbourfront rental guides will help prepare and watch people as they put in, move around and navigate the waters in the harbor. - anyone who looks wobbly won't be able to paddle with the group.

We'll be out on the water at 10:30 AM and finish around 6:00 PM. Please try to arrive 30 minutes early to sign in, change, prepare your boat, and get onto the water.

We will have a picnic at the Centre Island. Depending on where we dock, we may not be able to purchase any food. So please bring your meal and drinks (non-alcoholic).

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


Required Items to Bring:
  • Change of clothes
  • Water-friendly footwear
  • 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, in case...
  • Headlight
  • Snacks
  • Camera

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:$70.00/Person
    Cost Includes:$70 for single person/$85 double person, or 2 stamp/single, 3 stamp/double on the Frequent Paddler Card Members MUST pay and reserve their boats(s)through Harborfront Kayak Centre (HKC). 416-203-2277 Please also contact HKC if you bring your own kayak and ask about any applicable fee.
    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.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

    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.