When the humid summer weather settles over Toronto with the wet weight of a steamed towel, we become all about outdoor leisure. To make the most of our relatively short hot season, you’ll find us frequenting parks and patios and embracing the restorative qualities of the City’s green and blue spaces.

July & August tend to fly by, so we like to spend as much time as possible out of the house. Thankfully Toronto is home to gorgeous green spaces, an extensive network of hiking trails & bike paths, scads of sports fields, beaches for basking, plenty of public pools, and a welcoming waterfront!

Speaking of, did you know you can rent pleasure crafts down at Toronto’s waterfront? This was a recent discovery for me  I’m late to the game!),  but what a perfect afternoon activity to do with pals or the fam this summer, right?!

Below we’ve listed a couple of options for fun on the water, all available at Harbourfront!

First, there’s the Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre, where you can rent a one, two, or a fleet of paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes to paddle around the bay! They accommodate groups, and even offer summer camps!

If you need lessons or a quick refresher, they have instructors on staff to help you out! You can check rental availability on their website PaddleToronto.com. (They update availability two days before based on weather forecasts).

Here’s a snap of me kayaking near the Toronto Islands!

Second, in addition to paddle crafts, there are opportunities for sailing and motorized boating too! You can grab some friends and take advantage of the boat rental service run by Harbourfront Sailing & Powerboating (something I already plan to do later this month!)

Again, they also offer courses, training a boating license programs!

How fantastic to jump off the streetcar, stroll along HTO Beach, catch some busker entertainment, and then set sail for a tour around the harbour or Toronto Islands!

If you’re not feeling social, one of my favs is simply lying on a paddle board while being gently rocked by the waves. It can really help relax and rejuvenate you!

In our opinion, nothing beats the sizzle of Harbourfront in Summer. Check out their events calendar here, including dates for festivals, concerts, workshops, exhibits, dances, and evenings of ‘Music in the Garden’. (You can’t take advantage of all that’s happening if you don’t know What, Where, and When!)

Toronto is pretty frickin’ cool, eh? We’re so lucky to live in a city possessing one of the longest urban waterfronts in Canada. I’d wager that each of us benefits in our own way from the peaceful views, the restorative energy, and the recreation opportunities that Lake Ontario offers. (Check out our blog entitled: The Benefits Of Living Near Water.)

LOVE!

Check out this rare-to-market gem we SOLD on the waterfront! We call it: Luxe Lakeside Living At 55 Harbour Square In Downtown Toronto!

55 Harbour Square is one of the 5-star Harbourside condominiums which offer luxe amenities and calibre services on par with fine executive hotels. With an incredible Walk Score of 94 and a perfect Transit score of 100, the city’s finest offerings are yours for the taking when you live at 55 Harbour Square. Union Station, Harbourfront, the St. Lawrence Market, Scotiabank Arena, the Entertainment District, the Rogers Centre, Ripley’s Aquarium, Roundhouse Park & The Railway Museum, and the iconic CN Tower are all within easy reach.

This spacious one-bed, one-bath suite boasts a plethora of floor-to-ceiling windows, large principal rooms, and a unique dressing room with two closets! Having had only a single owner since the late 80s, the finishes are ready to be updated – make it your own!

Also, you can click here to see a past 2bed 2bath Harbourfront suite at 5QQ that we called: Quintessential Lakeside Living On Queens Quay West. NOW SOLD!

** Blog lead image courtesy of @HarbourfrontTO/Twitter (Many thanks!)

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