You Can Paddle Your Way To Floating Concerts In Toronto This Summer

Paddle and a show!
Toronto's Floating Concerts Let You Enjoy A Show From A Boat
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Lead Writer, Travel

Put your popcorn down and pick your paddles up, because you can drift your way into some waterside concerts this summer. Instead of watching a show from a seat, you can enjoy some entertainment while floating in a boat. Surrounded by fresh air and scenic views, Toronto's floating concerts are the perfect summer treat.

Summer is one of the best times to be in Toronto, mostly because there are no blizzards keeping you indoors.

You can soak up the sun and warm air by heading to a unique concert series in the city this season. 

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Toronto Adventures is a kayak, canoe, and paddleboard venue, and it's hosting some riverside outdoor shows you can enjoy from a boat.

Set along the Humber River, you can catch live comedy, music, and even magic as you relax on the water.

The journey starts at the Humber Paddling Centre, where you'll hop into your kayak or canoe.

Then, you'll embark on your scenic paddle along the river to the show. 

This month, you can see a Kalila Badali musical performance, two different comedians, and a magician.

Tickets range from $35 for a single kayak to $70 for a large canoe. 

The prices include paddles, life jackets, and glow sticks. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and to bring some blankets to keep you cozy on cooler evenings.

The venue also offers rentals for daytime paddles and adventures.

This isn't the only floating entertainment that's taking place in Toronto this summer. 

A floating cinema is opening up this September, and you and your friends can watch from your own social distance boats.

If you're looking for more paddling adventures, you can check out some of these rivers near the 6ix that will bring you all the views.

Float your way over to these river shows for a whole 'yacht' of fun.

Toronto Adventures River Shows

Price: $35 +

Address: 9 Old Mill Rd., Etobicoke, ON

Why You Need To Go: Paddle your way into some concerts, comedie shows, and a magic show this summer.

  • 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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