This New Sunset Kayak Tour Near Toronto Leads Past Ancient Coral Reefs & A Misty Waterfall

You'll paddle between towering rock walls.

Elora Rapids Sunset Kayak Tour.

Elora Rapids Sunset Kayak Tour.

Lead Writer, Travel

Calling all adventurers! A new summer experience has opened near Toronto and it will take you past towering cliffs and a rushing waterfall.

Elora Rapids has launched a Sunset Kayak Tour that lets you explore the natural beauty of the outdoors beneath a golden glow. The tour takes place in the Elora Gorge and just opened this June.

Elora Rapids Sunset Kayak Tourwww.youtube.com

The three-hour adventure begins in an encasement of towering 60-foot rock walls that are remnants of ancient coral reefs. You'll travel past the Tooth of Time waterfall and feel the mists as they fill the air around you.

Next, you'll experience the most thrilling part of the journey — the rapids. You'll be swept along between the cliffs as you navigate the rushing waters.

Eventually, you'll arrive in the Grand River Valley and you can watch the sky change to hues of pink and orange as the sun sinks below the horizon.

If you're looking for a real adventure, there is an option to rappel into the gorge.

The Sunset Kayak tour costs $250 per person and is an extra $125 per person for the rappel.

In order to participate in the tour, you should be a good swimmer and be able to paddle for three hours. You'll want to bring along swimwear, a non-disposable water bottle, close-toed shoes, and a snack or towel if wanted.

Elora Rapids also offers tubing adventures that let you float through the gorge as you gaze up at the towering cliffs and experience the rapids.

Elora Rapids Sunset Kayak Tour

Price: $250 per person

When: Until labour day, weather depending

Address: 27 David St. W., Elora, ON

Why You Need To Go: This new tour near Toronto lets you kayak through a gorge at sunset.

Elora Rapids website


Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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