Totally love it. Totally love it. Totally love it.
The staff at this place (called Paddle Toronto too) is awesome. Very friendly and accommodating and WITHOUT attitude.
The front staff is helpful with your questions from giving you maps and directions. They sell water too if you forgot to bring one (and I always do) and Gatorade cheaper than you can find on the island. There are clean washrooms for you to change or pee.
A locker is provided for things you don't want to carry on canoe or kayak.
Someone will assist you get off the kayak and launch. They're all helpful too. They've assisted men and women in different shapes and sizes. Though even without them, you can easily launch yourself and get back as the dock is sloped.
I had my "official" kayak training here. Awesome. I didn't realize that I had been paddling the wrong way. Some techniques are useful including maneuvering the foot pedal, maneuvering to your side and some safety tips. I recommend too.
The price is more expensive than American rowing but this is Toronto! If you want to save money and you think you will paddle a lot during the season... buy the prepaid pass. You'll save about $ 25.
Don't be cheap and paddle for an hour. You'll only be on the harbour. Boring. Paddle to the Island. There are potentially some bird watching opportunities. The water is calm - I have paddled by myself. The water on the island is too shallow and a bit creepy because you see the plants below.
Be prepared to spend the whole afternoon. Totally worth it.
So I'm impressed. I'm coming back. My back hurts. But my torso loves it! Paddle away!