Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Lessons & Workshops

Voted #1 Best Dance Lessons in Toronto by blogTO, The Underground Dance Centre offers the highest quality dance training and choreographers in a luxurious studio located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Located in Toronto on the edge of Lake Ontario for over 30 years, the Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre has become one of the most popular urban paddling Centres in North America for Group Kayaking, Big Voyageur Canoe, and Standup Paddleboard (SUP). Our Lakeside Office is open daily from Victoria Day Weekend through to September. We're located directly south of the Rogers Centre and walking distance from the CN Tower, Toronto Convention Centre, Ripley's Aquarium, Admiral Radisson Hotel, Harbourfront Centre and many excellent Waterfront Restaurants. In-season, we offer: Instruction for Beginner to Intermediate in Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard Voyageur Canoe Sunset and Weekend Tours (no experience required) Tandem Kayak Tours (no experience required) Paddleboard Intro (no experience required) Kayak and SUP Evening Social Paddles Corporate Team-Building Programs In-Pool Kayak Instruction Rental Hours beginning Victoria Day Weekend-September End (On-line Reservations recommended, some experience required) Mon-Fri from 12noon-8:00pm Sat-Sun from 10:00am-5:00pm Having the scenic 13 Toronto Islands only a 30-minute paddle away, we are your source for relaxation, to learn new skills and to increase your health and well-being.

Learn to swim in this fun and dynamic 60-minute aquafitness class in a mermaid's tail. You'll learn different synchronized swimming techniques to get you feeling like a beautiful mermaid. You'll be surprised at the speed and power behind the mermaid's tail. We'll leave time for photos at the end, so bring your camera to get the perfect shot of you as a mermaid.

Take a workshop learning the ancient art of encaustic painting, painting with molten wax. Our studio is located in the beautiful historic Distillery District. You do not need any art experience and you can take the class alone or with a friend/family member. In addition, we also have many unique art related gifts made by local artists.

Surrounded by hundreds of candles, you will be inspired and expertly guided to create your own specially curated scented candle jars. You will be choosing two of your favourite fragrances and then combining your choice of fragrance essential oil mixtures with our proprietary blend of plant-based waxes. Your instructor will ensure that you take the necessary steps to carefully pour and mix your candles to the standards of Yummi excellence. Finishing off the expertly crafted candles you will have the opportunity to customize the label making your final product and adventure in candle-making truly one of a kind. Individual participants of our workshop will receive two handmade candle jars along with a Yummi branded candle snuffer and wick trimmer. Before leaving our instructor will examine the final product to ensure that your experience and products met expectations. On your marks, get set, ready and book your candle experience!