Outrigger Canoe in Toronto
Sunnyside Paddling Club is proud to provide paddlers access to the largest outrigger canoe fleet in Ontario. Whether you decide to purchase a Small Boat Membership for unlimited drop-ins, take one of our specialized OC Programs, or just interested in paddling a small handful of times throughout the summer, we have something for you!
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We invite you to browse our sections below to determine which option works best for your paddling schedule this year:
Safety First
To ensure paddlers are engaging in safe paddling practices at all times, Sunnyside Paddling Club will be implementing a series of requirements all paddlers must fulfil in order to use one of our outrigger canoes. See below for all components of our competency requirements & exemptions.
Competency Requirements 2025 Paddling Season
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Successful completion of boat capsize recovery, meeting the following parameters:
i) Avoid getting hit by the AMA or Iakoo
ii) Re-entering boat within 2 minutes of entry into water
iii) Keeping paddle during the process
NOTE: Warm water huli tests are being conducted by SPC at an offsite location. Register here. -
​Completion of a mandatory Waterway, Safety and Program Knowledge online quiz (here)
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Completion of Compound Orientation and Steering Test (COS). Steering test will encompass the following:
i) Steering and Propulsion with a time component
- Draw Strokes to 5 feet on both sides
- Sweep - 1 Forward and 1 Reverse sweep stroke to rotate boat 180 degrees in opposite directions
- Reverse off beach
- Forward to Breakwall and back
​​ii) Safe Embark and Disembarkation of boat
iii) Safe Retrieval and Return to compound
Register for a Compound Orientation and Steering Test here. Any tests conducted outside of the available dates are subject to a $25 fee.
​Exemptions
To use SPC outrigger canoes, paddlers must fulfil the above competency requirements. Paddlers maybe exempted from sections 1 and the steering test in section 3 if they have (1) been in the SPC Small Boat program in past, (2) have been tested by an approved coach as a part of a crew test, or (3) has sufficient experience within their club crew outrigger program. A coach or manager can sign off the form below on behalf of the paddler.
Compound Orientation and Steering Test (COS Test)
All outrigger paddlers must complete an on-site orientation session with our staff. At the sessions, paddlers will become familiar with our compound layout, facility rules, and obtain bluetooth key lock invitations and instructions on how to use these devices. Bluetooth key device use will be required by both membership holders and drop-ins.
The session will also include a huli and steering test. These orientations are held for free throughout the season but are $25 if completed outside these sessions.
Sign up for group sessions is available here.
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You May also book a session with our staff during normal hours here
Small Boat Membership $465 +HST
Our Small Boat Membership provides paddlers with the flexibility to paddle independently or in a group on a stable durable flat water craft. This is a great option for those looking to complement their existing dragon boat training program. This membership also provides access to a limited number of stand up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes (coming soon).
Membership includes unlimited OC drop-ins during bookable hours from April 19 to October 31, 2025. Members are provided independent access to our rental crafts through a bluetooth key, which is to be received in person (NEW for 2025) at a mandatory orientation session.
Note that all Small Boat Membership holders must also purchase an SPC Club Membership Fee ($45 +HST).
Outrigger Canoe Drop-in $22 (SPC Members) | $27 (non-Members) +HST
Outrigger canoe drop-ins are an excellent option is you are not looking to commit to a full season of outrigger canoe access. All drop-ins are excepted to meet our listed competency requirements for safe paddling before signing up for sessions.
SPC Members vs non-Members
Drop-in pricing differs based on SPC Membership status with the club. Individuals who purchase an SPC Club Membership fee ($45 +HST) receive $5 off all OC drop-ins. Note that some paddlers are SPC Members, as their dragon boat teams practice more than 10 times during the season. Please consult your dragon boat team captain to see if you qualify.
Drop-in Access
Drop-ins looking to book OCs during unstaffed hours (i.e. early mornings) can arrange to receive a key code from SPC staff upon completion of all requirements listed previously (Huli, COS, Orientation). This code will provide the drop-in with access to our compound without staff in attendance. There will be a section within the drop-in registration process on Amilia to indicate if you would like to receive this code. To receive the code, the booking must be made no later than 8pm the day before for bookings on TU-FR and 2pm all other days. There are no refunds within 24 hours of booking except for weather and other safety related concerns.
Instructions on how to sign-up for an outrigger canoe drop-in can be found here.
Outrigger Canoe Programs
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Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy
​​i. Full payment is provided immediately at time of sign-up
ii. Changes/cancellation must occur no later than 24 hours in advance for a full-refund, less administrative fee
iii. No refunds or changes are permitted after the 24 hour period unless authorized by SPC
iv. A credit of the session within the paddling season of April 19 to Oct 31 will be provided at the discretion of SPC
v. Weather is considered a valid reason for full refund within 24 hours