outdoor adventures toronto

10在多伦多户外冒险您需要添加to your list this summer

There are a ton of outdoor adventures in Toronto that will take you all over the city crossing both land and water. Rent a boat and paddle down the Humber River, bike from downtown to Etobicoke, or venture through secret urban trails.

Here are my picks for the top outdoor adventures in Toronto this summer.

Ride a water bike

If you're looking for a new way to travel across the water, head down toHumber Bay Arch BridgewhereToronto Water Bikesoffers you the choice of a single or tandem water bike topedal around the lakewith impeccable views of the Toronto skyline. The bikes light up at night for some extra fun.

Play an escape game on a pirate ship

Looking for a new way to sail around the Toronto Harbour? Then hop aboard and set sail asPirate Lifehas revived "Escape the Ghost Ship," anescape game held on a pirate shipthat sail around the Toronto Harbour into the night.

Paddle along the Long Branch Bowl

Start your journey atColonel Sam Smith Parkand head west towardsMarie Curtis Parkat this completely made-up name for a very real spot. The location provides aunique and quieter slice of Toronto's waterfrontas you pass by theLakeshore Yacht Cluband lakefront homes.

Catch a concert, comedy show or magic show while floating down the Humber River

If you're looking for a fun and unique way to spice up your summer nights then grab a life jacket and your choice of a boat, kayak, canoe or paddleboard, andcatch a local performance while you float down the river.

Rent a glow-in-the-dark kayak

Grab a life jacket and hop into a transparentglow-in-the-dark kayakfor the perfect nighttime paddle. This summer the boats will be launching at two locations, Humber Bay and Woodbine Beach.

Explore the city by going on an urban scavenger hunt

You may know the city like the back of your hand but if you want to test your knowledge of Toronto, try ascavenger hunt set in the city. See how much you actually know aboutHogtownall while using problem solving skills to explore.

Mountain bike through Crothers Woods

Thehiking trailstraddles the Don River with lush green woods and winding trails making it theperfect place to bike. For those who don't have a bike, the 2.4-km trail is still a popular route for beginner hikers to get their steps in.

Take a jet ski tour from Ontario Place

There are a ton of boating rentals in the city but if you want to hop ona jet ski tour of the city, then416Navy Jet Ski Tourshas got you covered. The tour leaves from Ontario Place and (weather dependent) will head west towards Sunnyside Beach or east towards Sugar Beach with plenty of photo ops of the CN Tower.

Bike The Great Trail

Don't forget your helmet as youbike through the 14-km trailthat starts at Union Station and takes you through Toronto's western waterfront all the way to the Mimico GO station in Etobicoke.

Go windsurfing

Head out to the waterfront where theToronto Windsurfing Cluboffers group classes, private lessons and practices for those wanting to catch some air and try a new water sport this summer.

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@torontowindsurfingclub


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