Paddling Programs

Free guided kayaking and paddleboarding in Toronto!

Don’t Mess with the Don is excited to announce three paddling programs at two locations:

  • kayaking at Cherry Beach - our Paddle & Protect program

  • kayaking at Biidaasige Park

  • Paddleboarding at Biidaasige Park.

Come out and connect with your community, learn to paddle, explore our parks and clean up Toronto’s waterways!

Biidaasige Park

Kayaking: A gentle journey through the park geared towards beginners and those wanting to practice their kayaking skills.

Paddleboarding: A beginner-friendly guided experience allowing you to learn or practice your paddleboarding skills.

Cherry Beach

Paddle & Protect: An opportunity for intermediate to advanced kayakers to enjoy a longer, more challenging kayaking journey with the aim of cleaning garbage out of our lake.