The lower Humber river is a real hidden gem that blows people away when they first experience it. It’s a natural oasis in the heart of the city that allows you to feel like you’re far away from civilisation. You can expect to see birds like kingfishers, cormorants, egrets and herons. Keep an eye on the banks and if you’re lucky you’ll see muskrats, beavers and deer.
The water level is pretty low this time of the year and we’ll mostly be shielded from the wind, which makes it a good beginners’ paddle. It still has a lot to offer for more experienced paddlers however - there’s always something new to discover along the way.
This will be a very relaxed paddle over a couple of hours and ends with a group picnic in the park. Please bring lunch, drinks and games! The canoe, paddle, PFD and all safety equipment is included for this adventure.
We'll all meet at Toronto Adventures Paddling Centre to pick up our canoes, lifejackets and safety kits. Our guide Rory is an experienced canoe instructor and will give anyone who needs it a lesson and pointers.
We'll take a couple of hours to paddle down the Humber, towards the bay and lake Ontario before returning to our start point.
The area around the Humber is really beautiful so we'll spend some time around there afterwards, finding a nice spot for lunch and hanging out there for as long as you want.
The adventure is suitable for people of all abilities but you must wear your lifejacket and listen to your guides at all times!
10:15 – Meet up at Toronto Adventures Humber River Paddling Centre. It's a 5-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station on the TTC.
12:30 – Picnic in the park
14:30 – Anticipated adventure end
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Canoes, Paddles, PFDs, Safety Kit.
Water based danger - It's important that you wear your PFD at all times and follow your guide's instructions
We like to share some of the Indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.
The Humber has a particularly long and varied Indigenous history. Groups who maintain connections to the land include:
The lower Humber river is a real hidden gem that blows people away when they first experience it. It’s a natural oasis in the heart of the city that allows you to feel like you’re far away from civilisation. You can expect to see birds like kingfishers, cormorants, egrets and herons. Keep an eye on the banks and if you’re lucky you’ll see muskrats, beavers and deer.
The water level is pretty low this time of the year and we’ll mostly be shielded from the wind, which makes it a good beginners’ paddle. It still has a lot to offer for more experienced paddlers however - there’s always something new to discover along the way.
This will be a very relaxed paddle over a couple of hours and ends with a group picnic in the park. Please bring lunch, drinks and games! The canoe, paddle, PFD and all safety equipment is included for this adventure.
We'll all meet at Toronto Adventures Paddling Centre to pick up our canoes, lifejackets and safety kits. Our guide Rory is an experienced canoe instructor and will give anyone who needs it a lesson and pointers.
We'll take a couple of hours to paddle down the Humber, towards the bay and lake Ontario before returning to our start point.
The area around the Humber is really beautiful so we'll spend some time around there afterwards, finding a nice spot for lunch and hanging out there for as long as you want.
The adventure is suitable for people of all abilities but you must wear your lifejacket and listen to your guides at all times!
10:15 – Meet up at Toronto Adventures Humber River Paddling Centre. It's a 5-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station on the TTC.
12:30 – Picnic in the park
14:30 – Anticipated adventure end
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Canoes, Paddles, PFDs, Safety Kit.
Water based danger - It's important that you wear your PFD at all times and follow your guide's instructions
We like to share some of the Indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.
The Humber has a particularly long and varied Indigenous history. Groups who maintain connections to the land include:
