Toronto Island SUP

It was my first time going paddleboarding with my friends. Julian said he normally recommends classes, but we didn’t take the classes, so he gave us a mini test to see our skill level. Haha, of course, we almost flipped over, so he recommended that we stay in the area.
Nevertheless, I had a great time here at Toronto SUP, the payment transaction went smoothly and the staff were extremely nice. For $ 30 plus tax, we were able to rend the paddleboards, lifejackets, waterproof bag for an hour.
I would definitely come back now that I believe I have gained a little more experience, hopefully I’ll be able to go out to the islands area!

I recently spent a lovely Sunday evening here for the SUP yoga class. This is a really fun and relaxing way to discover the city and Ward’s Island, which is so calm and peaceful (especially compared to the busier and more touristy Centre Island).
For $ 45, you get 90 mins. on the water, great instruction, and all necessary gear (life vest, paddle, board). In the summer, you have a choice of Saturday morning or Sunday sunset classes. If you have your own group, I think you can also book private classes. At first I thought it was expensive, but the experience is so unique and enjoyable, it’s definitely good value.
You catch the ferry ($ 7.25 round trip) to Ward’s Island and walk 5 mins. to a bridge by the water. From there you meet the group (when I went it was 10 people) and your instructors, Julian (general paddleboarding stuff) and Melissa (certified yoga teacher, teaches at YYoga and Equinox). They quickly go over some basics on land and you can store your valuables in a dry bag.
Then you’re on the water! They take you to a couple different spots where the water is nice and calm, and you can get some beautiful views of the city skyline. We paddled around for a bit and then settled in one spot for the yoga class. At first it’s a little wobbly, but you quickly adjust and you can take the yoga poses at your own pace. Savassana on a board with the sun shining and the sound of birds is just magical. If you are lucky you might spot some Toronto wildlife like little ducklings, herons, or a beaver! After that, they give you some free time to play around on the board. Yogis can try arm balances or things like headstands on the board to challenge themselves! There’s also the opportunity to snap some photos.
All in all, I would highly recommend Toronto Island SUP if you are looking for a fun and different activity either on your own, with friends/​family, or as a date. Julian and Melissa were great at making sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time! Booking and paying online was also very smooth and straight forward.

Just experienced SUPin… ;) for the first time, with my husband… to try something new, cool and different… was not disappointed. It was an awesome day out on the water, but I think it was more awesome because of our instructor, Julian… he is very easy-​going, happy, friendly, knowledgeable, fun… and more importantly, was great at teaching. You can feel his passion for life, nature, the water, etc… it was a very memorable day out on Ward’s beach (a hidden gem). We would definitely recommend him to anyone! Hopefully, we will see you again Julian! Thanks again for a great time out on the water!

Rented paddleboards from Julian on the island and cruised through the lagoons. He is really knowledgeable about the Islands and was able to tell us exactly where to go. For a beginner, I would suggest taking a lesson because it can get kindof wavy around the Eastern end of the island (where he is based out of).
I know a bit about the island so I opted not to take a tour, but even then, Julian told us a lot about the area and what to look for (we saw tons of turtles that we may not have noticed if he hadn’t mentioned that they were out this time of year!). He is super nice.
This is his first year in business and I’m confident that he knows what he’s doing!
You can do lessons, tours, classes (fitness, or YOGA — definitely next on my agenda, sounds super interesting), or just rentals! If you’re looking for something to do on the island or something new to try, I would DEFINITELY recommend getting in touch with Toronto Island SUP.