What to do and see in Waterfront Communities-The Island, Canada: The Best Outdoor Activities

November 19, 2021 Brain Ambrose

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.
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1. Edge Walk at the CN Tower

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5.0 based on 1,035 reviews

Edge Walk at the CN Tower

EdgeWalk is the "World's Highest External Walk on a Building" (Guinness World Record), a full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower's main pod. Visitors walk in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. Trained EdgeWalk guides encourage participants to push their personal limits, allowing them to lean back over Toronto with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath them. Designed with the highest international safety and security standards in mind, EdgeWalk runs 1.5 hours, with the outdoor walk lasting approximately 30 minutes. Tickets include a keepsake video, photos and certificate of achievement. Participants also receive a CN Tower re-admission General Admission ticket + SkyPod (includes access to LookOut, Glass Floor/outdoor SkyTerrace, SkyPod Levels). EdgeWalk operates seasonally from spring to late fall, 7 days a week, and hours of operation fluctuate depending on daylight.

2. Gone Sailing Adventures

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5.0 based on 174 reviews

Gone Sailing Adventures

Group Sailing Escape from the busy city and spend 3 hours sailing. Our most popular sail starts daily at 10am, 2pm and 6pm. Also check our special sails planned for holidays and other Harbourfront activities and available for individual ticket purchase. -------------------------------------------------- Private Charters In Toronto, our fleet includes 4 yachts available for private charter. The 3 Beneteaus (37-42') have a capacity of 10 passengers each and are available for Team Building or any Private Function. All come fully loaded and include Captain and Crew. -------------------------------------------------- Sailing School Gone Sailing Adventures sailing instructors are Transport Canada licensed and certified by Sail Canada to provide the best instruction possible. -------------------------------------------------- Destination Sails Spend a sailing vacation on luxury yachts with our experienced skippers worldwide. Imagine staying in a five star hotel with uninterrupted sea view and ever changing landscape. Our experienced skippers will pour excitement into your vacation and make the journey a memory of a lifetime. We will cook delicious breakfast and lunch, using the freshest local products and will be ready to refill your cocktails at any time during the day.

3. Charter Miss Toronto

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Charter Miss Toronto

Enjoy one of Toronto's best boat cruises! It's a Private luxury 100 passenger yacht, professionally operated, coast guard certified, affordable and fun! Specializing in corporate cruises and great for family events, dinner cruises and boat parties. Fully licensed and catering services available. Call now or visit us online for specials.

4. See Sight Tours

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5.0 based on 181 reviews

See Sight Tours

See Sight Tours is a locally-founded company that has been providing tours in Canada since 2006 and recently launched their Toronto Tours branch. It has grown to provide unique memorable experiences that showcase the often hidden beauty and culture of Toronto. We take pride in being a locally run tour company that provides guests with exceptional experiences and great memories. Our tour guides are super friendly, energetic and happy to meet and guide guests from around the world.

5. Pedal Toronto

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Pedal Toronto

Discover Toronto from the parks, the waterfront or the island. Our location in the Canary District puts you in the heart of Toronto’s urban community and the site of PanAm 2015 athlete’s village. Our partnership with Gears Bike Shop allows us to offer beautiful, well maintained bikes and helmets. Come visit, we ride every day.

6. Bikes & Bites Tours Toronto

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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Bikes & Bites Tours Toronto

Small Groups. Local Expertise. Unique Experiences. That's what we're all about. As a locally owned company established by seasoned guides, our passion is showcasing the lesser known aspects of Toronto in intimate groups of 10 or less.

7. Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre

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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre

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.

8. Mariposa Cruises

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4.5 based on 513 reviews

Mariposa Cruises

Leaders in hospitality & cruises on the Toronto Harbour - harbour tours, dinner cruises, lunch cruises & brunch cruises, private charters, wedding & events venue.

9. Toronto Heli Tours

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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Toronto Heli Tours

Come Experience The Best Aerial Tour Service In Toronto!! We Fly All Year Round. Tour Agency-Serving the GTA Since 1997.

10. Toronto Island SUP

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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Toronto Island SUP

Come Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on the beautiful Toronto Islands just minutes from the Toronto downtown core. Toronto Island SUP is a business dedicated to connecting people with the outdoors and the water by offering quality SUP experiences. It's easy to escape the 'hustle & bustle' of the city by taking a short ferry ride to Wards Island to enjoy the beauty it has to offer. We operate every day of the week. Book on our website and receive special instructions for meeting and what to bring.

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