What to do and see in Old Toronto, Canada: The Best Outdoor Activities

October 23, 2021 Darleen Reid

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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1. City Running Tours Toronto

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City Running Tours Toronto

Our sightrunning tours of Toronto explore the history, culture, neighborhoods and attractions of the downtown core and along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Our routes cater to runners of all skill levels. Individual, group and corporate team building runs available.

2. Edge Walk at the CN Tower

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Edge Walk at the CN Tower

EdgeWalk is the "World's Highest External Walk on a Building" (Guinness World Record), a full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower's main pod. Visitors walk in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. Trained EdgeWalk guides encourage participants to push their personal limits, allowing them to lean back over Toronto with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath them. Designed with the highest international safety and security standards in mind, EdgeWalk runs 1.5 hours, with the outdoor walk lasting approximately 30 minutes. Tickets include a keepsake video, photos and certificate of achievement. Participants also receive a CN Tower re-admission General Admission ticket + SkyPod (includes access to LookOut, Glass Floor/outdoor SkyTerrace, SkyPod Levels). EdgeWalk operates seasonally from spring to late fall, 7 days a week, and hours of operation fluctuate depending on daylight.

3. Toronto Bicycle Tours

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Toronto Bicycle Tours

Take a ride with Toronto Bicycle Tours and you’ll have a fantastic, fun time while gaining a deeper appreciation for Toronto, its people, culture, history and food. Our rides are perfect for guests of all abilities and ages, including kids. In fact, you can come along even if you can’t ride a bike (on one of our tandem bikes). We can also accomodate private groups of 2 to 60+. Tours include bicycle, helmet, water, snacks, lunch (on full day tours) and a tour guide - of course! Tours offered year round. No matter what time of year you’re visiting Toronto, you can always embark on a tour with Toronto Bicycle Tours! We also offer bike rentals for self guided sight-seeing.

4. Gone Sailing Adventures

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Gone Sailing Adventures

Group Sailing Escape from the busy city and spend 3 hours sailing. Our most popular sail starts daily at 10am, 2pm and 6pm. Also check our special sails planned for holidays and other Harbourfront activities and available for individual ticket purchase. -------------------------------------------------- Private Charters In Toronto, our fleet includes 4 yachts available for private charter. The 3 Beneteaus (37-42') have a capacity of 10 passengers each and are available for Team Building or any Private Function. All come fully loaded and include Captain and Crew. -------------------------------------------------- Sailing School Gone Sailing Adventures sailing instructors are Transport Canada licensed and certified by Sail Canada to provide the best instruction possible. -------------------------------------------------- Destination Sails Spend a sailing vacation on luxury yachts with our experienced skippers worldwide. Imagine staying in a five star hotel with uninterrupted sea view and ever changing landscape. Our experienced skippers will pour excitement into your vacation and make the journey a memory of a lifetime. We will cook delicious breakfast and lunch, using the freshest local products and will be ready to refill your cocktails at any time during the day.

5. Bikes & Bites Tours Toronto

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Bikes & Bites Tours Toronto

Small Groups. Local Expertise. Unique Experiences. That's what we're all about. As a locally owned company established by seasoned guides, our passion is showcasing the lesser known aspects of Toronto in intimate groups of 10 or less.

6. Toronto EcoAdventures

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Toronto EcoAdventures

Our mission is to facilitate connections for people- we’ve designed road trips that are a convenient, fun and safe way to get to know Ontario better, meet new people and hike in the some of the most beautiful natural areas of the province- no car necessary! Our trips have a relaxed, road-trip feeling.

7. Bateman's Bicycle Company

913 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3G5 Canada +1 416-538-2453 [email protected] http://batemansbikeco.com/about/bike-rentals-pg241.htm
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Bateman's Bicycle Company

Located in the Annex neighbourhood - we are close to other Toronto gems such as Kensington Market, Little Italy, Ossington Strip, Koreatown and Yorkville. We offer all kinds of bicycles to rent for your purpose: *** Hybrids/cruisers for exploring the neighbourhoods *** High performance road bikes for fast road rides *** Cyclocross and Mountain Bikes for exploring nearby trails

Reviewed By 18EvanG - Brookline, United States

My wife and I rented two hybrids for a 4-day trip along the Lake Ontario and Erie waterfront trails. The staff was helpful ahead of time ensuring the bikes had racks for our panniers and answering other basic questions The bikes were comfortable and in very good condition and they included a flat repair kit with the rental as well as locks for each bike. At the end of the trip, the bikes were returned rapidly with no paperwork required

8. Glen Stewart Ravine

Glen Manor Drive, Toronto, Ontario M4E 1R9 Canada http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=9d7fdada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=4afd1d90f2fac410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
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Glen Stewart Ravine

9. See Sight Tours

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See Sight Tours

See Sight Tours is a locally-founded company that has been providing tours in Canada since 2006 and recently launched their Toronto Tours branch. It has grown to provide unique memorable experiences that showcase the often hidden beauty and culture of Toronto. We take pride in being a locally run tour company that provides guests with exceptional experiences and great memories. Our tour guides are super friendly, energetic and happy to meet and guide guests from around the world.

10. Out Here

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Out Here

Out Here Travel is a road trip adventure company that will help you experience the natural wonders, national parks, cultural cities across central & eastern Canada. Our trips take you to spectacular destinations for wildlife viewing, adrenaline sports, hiking and more - treating you like an adult and spending amble time so that you can enjoy the experience. The trips are flexible, budget friendly, and most importantly, authentically Canadian.

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