To rent a boat, you must:

·        Be 21 years or older with a valid G driver’s licence, or

·        Be 18 years or older with a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Yes. To rent a sailboat, yacht, or larger powerboat such as our pontoons and deckboats, you must have prior experience on comparable vessels.

‍Please complete our online Boating Resume Form for review and approval before booking.

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We’re happy to help you get out on the water safely. If you do not yet have the required experience, please call our office at (416) 203-3000 or complete our Charter Inquiry Form to arrange for a certified skipper or instructor to join you on board.

Skippered charter rates:

·        $60/hour – Harbour 20, J24, Dinghies, all Powerboats

·        $70/hour – Hunter, Mirage, C&C 24

·        $80/hour – Niagara 35

This is a great option if you would like to enjoy the experience while learning along the way

In the event of unsafe weather conditions, including thunderstorms or sustained winds over 20 knots, Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre reserves the right to cancel bookings.

If a booking is cancelled due to weather, refunds are not issued, but we will work with you to arrange an alternate date within the same season.

Yes. Rentals may be rescheduled up to 48 hours prior to the booking time, subject to a $25 rescheduling fee.

Please note that no-shows are non-refundable.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as vessel damage or operational issues, we will contact you as soon as possible. Where possible, we will either:

·        Reschedule your booking, or

·        Offer an alternative vessel

Yes. Boat rentals for photoshoots or filming is possible. Please contact our office for more information. Standard rental rates may apply.

Our keelboats may not be sailed single-handed and require at least one additional crew member on board.

Dinghies may be sailed single-handed, depending on experience and approval.

Please ensure you allow enough time within your rental period for rigging and de-rigging your sailboat or dinghy. Failure to properly de-rig may result in a $50 fee.

Yes. Children and infants count as passengers and must be included in the maximum legal capacity of the vessel.

No. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted on any of our vessels.

Yes, food is permitted on board. However, boats must be returned in clean condition, and a cleaning fee may apply if the vessel is left dirty

·        Lunds and F13s are permitted in the Inner Harbour only

·        All other rental boats may operate in the Outer Harbour, within approved boundaries, one nautical mile from our base at THNC.

A map of permitted operating areas will be provided at the time of your rental.

For our current contact details and operating hours, please visit the Contact + Hours section of the Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre website

No, we do not offer jet ski rentals. However, we do have a range of other power vessels available.

These boats are not designed for high speed. As they are limited to the Inner Harbour, where speed restrictions apply, they are a safer and more suitable option for newer boaters.

Yes, we do accept international licences, subject to review and approval where required.

Yes. Public parking is available directly across from us at the Rees Street parking lot.

The TTC also stops at our location, making it easy to access by public transit.

No public docking on the Islands is permitted unless you have obtained the necessary permit from the appropriate Parks and Recreation department.