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Have you ever wanted to feel the breeze on your face as you trim sails and steer a sailboat into the sunset? Dreamed about the serenity of paddling through glassy waters in a canoe? Or the excitement of pushing a throttle and bringing a powerboat to speed? Make these dreams reality at Harbourfront Centre’s Nautical Centre!

Companies and organizations across our site offer activities for all ages, able or disabled persons, including those with vision impairment.

The Nautical Centre—located at 275 Queens Quay West, just west of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral—offers a diverse range of interesting lessons and activities for beginners and enthusiasts of all skill levels and physical abilities, as well as rental opportunities.

For programme information, contact:

Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre | 416.203.2277
Queens Quay Disabled Sailing Program | 416.214.0358
Harbourfront Sailing and Power Boating, formerly Queens Quay Sailing and Power Boating | 416 203-3000

Other Activities

There are several other activities located on the waterfront that are similar in nature to the above but are not located at the Nautical Centre. They do not have offices on site. These include:

Blind Sailing Association of Canada | 416.496.5089
Toronto Brigantine Inc. / Tall Ship Adventures | 416.596.7117

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