Queer Paddle

WELCOME TO QUEERPADDLE☀️

join us MONDAYS WEEKLY BETWEEN 10AM & SUNSET as we kayak, sup (stand-up/sit down paddleboard), or hang out!

we are located in the parking lot directly west of Palais Royale - aka Oceah Oceah SUP + Kayak
driving can be a pain, but parking is free before 5

nearest TTC/walking to the Roncesvales bridge:
•Dundas West subway
•505 & 504 street cars
•63 ossington bus

you do not need experience & you do not need to be fully comfortable with the lake!
why?
because everybody starts somewhere. be honest about your experience and comfort &we can teach you the rest!

🪸WHAT TO BRING🪸
•a layer and a towel - just in case
•cash or etransfer if you want to save the tax
•a new friend you want an excuse 2get2know
•a snack and water
•a hat or sunglasses cause the reflection of the lake can be hard on the ole eyeballs
•if you are snap-happy, a waterproof phone case that floats (we sell them as well)

🪸HOPING TO MEET NEW PEOPLE?🪸
post in the comments when you'll be coming!
eventually a rhythm will happen - i just know it

🪸want to reserve your paddle? 🪸
go to oceahoceah.com
book a 1-2hr experience between 10am & sunset
enter the code: QUEERPADDLE
pay on site ($30 sliding scale!)

🪸ACCESSABILITY🪸
• you are welcome to bring someone to paddle FOR YOU, as we offer tandem (two person) kayaks!
• budapest park has an east/west wooden boardwalk that runs along a beach, and  is fairly close to the water. there is also an uneven plastic pathway that goes north/south down one stretch of beach to the shore
• gendered washrooms have ramps and one accessable stall
• city lifeguards till 6
• e.coli is a thing we deal with, so if you have open abrasions on your feet or legs, stay off the water this time..but come hang!
• there is a lot of great food over the foot bridge!!

Queer Paddle aims to be as inclusive and accessible as possible to the 2SLGBTQQIA + gender diverse/enby communities. Reach out if you have questions or comments about this aim!
We gather via the generous support of 🤎Oceah Oceah SUP & Kayak🤎 who proudly operate near the Humber River - the birthplace of what we know as 'toronto'.

art: Kat👻 he/him

🤎LAND BACK FROM TURTLE ISLAND TO PALESTINE🤎

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