9 Outdoor Activities in South Riverdale That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Restaurants in Toronto

1. Surf the Greats

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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Surf the Greats

We provide standup paddleboarding lessons and tours of Toronto harbour, islands, and beaches. We are also the only surf school certified by the International Surfing Association offering visitors and city dwellers regular surf lessons on the Great Lakes. When there's no waves and the conditions aren't ideal for SUPing, we offer regular yoga classes and workshops at our shop in Leslieville. At our surf shop you will find the finest threads and products carefully curated for our community in Toronto. We carry a large selection of custom surfboards, paddleboards, and wetsuits to get you out on the water on the Great Lakes and beyond. At the espresso bar, some of the best independently roasted beans, smoothies, and açaí bowls.

2. Lower Don River Trail

Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Excellent
40%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Lower Don River Trail

3. Empress of Canada

Excellent
38%
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Empress of Canada

The Empress of Canada provides Toronto with a great opportunity to enjoy the waterfront. We offer seating for up to 300 for meals. 489 for non seated events. The Empress entertains both large and small groups. We provide an ideal setting for ceremonies of all types. Fro large corporate events to intimate family reunions. We offer an on board chef, event planners, and fully trained crews. Feel free to contact us we would be more than happy to show you the boat. It sells itself.

4. Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park

275 Unwin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 Canada http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/209/
Excellent
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11%
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3.5 based on 27 reviews

Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park

Reviewed By MaraFromToronto - Toronto, Canada

With forest and lake, the dogs just love it here! Huge fenced space, perfect for long walks. Most owners here are super responsible, which also makes for a lovely time!

5. Bike Share Toronto

100-25 Booth Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4M 2M3 Canada +1 855-898-2378 [email protected] http://bikesharetoronto.com/
Excellent
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8%
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67%
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2.0 based on 182 reviews

Bike Share Toronto

Bike Share Toronto has grown to become one of Toronto’s integral transportation systems to help people move around the city. Using more than 627 KM of bike lanes across the city, you can see and visit from every angle and at your own pace. As of 2020, you can take advantage of more than 625 stations, 6,500 bikes and even utilize our newly introduced e-bikes that can help you move around every day! p.s - Don't forget to bring a helmet. With our popular 24-hour access pass, you’ll gain access to our system to explore as you please. Be sure to avoid our $4 per half hour overage fees by docking the bike every 30 minutes or less to reset your trip timer. *Trip under 30 minutes = No Overage fee *Trip 31-60 minutes = $4 Overage fee *See website for more* All of our passes, information and an interactive map of the system can be found on our app, PBSC or the Transit App. Both are available on the iTunes or Google Play app stores! Have any questions? Call or email us, we're open 24/7.

Reviewed By emmachka141 - Toronto, Canada

I've been using Bikeshare in Toronto for nearly 7 years now, and it has been life-changing. So I actually feel my heart break a little bit when I see all these bad reviews. I really do feel for those who did not realize that the bikes can only be out of their docks for 30 minutes at a time. To be fair, this is very clearly articulated on the website, in the description of every pricing level for each pass. But it sounds like the company needs to do a better job at clarifying this when it comes to new customers whose first experience is with the automated direct-payment kiosks at the stations. I strongly suspect that the company may not have been prepared for the huge uptick in ridership during the COVID-19 shutdown this year. As great as these bikes can be for sightseeing, Bikeshare was mainly designed as a network of commuter bikes. This is the model that many Bikeshare programs around the world (Paris, Montreal, New York, etc) already followed before we got them here in Toronto. The system is well-designed for serving travelers who are going from Point A to Point B. If you are going from one fixed place to another in the downtown core, it is rare that a trip will take you more than 30 minutes, and this way the bikes keep circulating and nobody takes them out of the network for an extended time. Again, I recognize that this was not communicated clearly enough when the system received a major influx of sightseeing or casual riders who had different needs and expectations. I really hope that will be addressed better in the future, because so long as you know the perameters, the actual experience of using these bikes to get where you're going is truly amazing. That's why I give them 5 stars in this review, based on my overall experience. The bikes are sturdy and solidly made. I have had very few mechanical problems in 7 years of regular (sometimes daily) ridership, and I have never had any safety issues while riding. I love that I don't have to pay for tune-ups or repairs, as I would if I had a regular bike of my own. Even better, in this city notorious for bike thieves, I love being able to lock the bike up when I'm done with it and let go of all responsibility for that bike after I leave. Pretty much everyone I know who bikes in the city has had their bike(s) stolen, at least once, and I am so thankful not to have to deal with that anxiety. The passes that you can buy are for an unlimited number of 30-minute trips, not unlimited minutes all at once. This concept can take some getting used to, but truly once it becomes part of your routine it becomes second nature. (And as noted before, the security of locking the bike up at one of the docking stations whenever you are not using it is probably in everyone's best interests, both customers and the company, so that there's no opportunity for someone to swipe it while you're not riding.) A yearly membership of unlimited 30-minute trips costs about $100 - less than a one month pass on the TTC. Bikeshare has given me more mobility and freedom in my life than I could have had with any other form of public transit. Do they need to make the the rules clearer for new riders? Absolutely. I hope that when they do, more people will give this program a try and experience the same level of freedom and enjoyment that I have.

6. GetBit Sportfishing

GetBit Sportfishing

Captain Gavin welcomes you to an unforgettable charter fishing adventure. Whether you're a skilled fishermen looking for the big ones while enhancing your skills or an enthusiast wanting to get out fishing join me for that unforgettable fishing experience. I follow the fish around Lake Ontario to ensure you're group is always on the best bite & biggest schools of fish. Come with me & GetBit!

7. Velotique

1867 Lake Shore Blvd E Woodbine Beach, Toronto, Ontario M1P 4N7 Canada [email protected] http://velotique.com
Velotique

Velotique Bike Rentals at Woodbine Beach, right beside the Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools rents city cruisers, tandems, cargo, fat tire and other bikes. Rates are hourly, daily, weekly and monthly. Enjoy a beautiful scenic ride on designated bike lanes, along lake Ontario or tour the city with a bike of your choice.

750 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, Ontario M4M 3M3 Canada +1 416-405-9888
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

9. Toronto Skyline Cruises

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2.0 based on 1 reviews

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