PIRATES on the HUMBER – Paddle the Humber 2020
Due to the current Covid 19 situation, we have redesigned our annual paddling fundraiser. This year’s Paddle the Humber will be a completely outdoor event that includes 2 hours of paddling, followed by a scrumptious packaged picnic lunch – catered by en Ville catering, featuring the musical stylings of Richard Seto and Catherine Barker. Experience a pirate themed paddling adventure, ‘Pirates on the Humber!’ and take a moment along the way to spot local wildlife from your kayak, canoe or paddle board – a refreshing break from the city.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
• 10:00 am Please arrive at the Toronto Adventures location, King’s Mill Park – Down the “Discovery Walks” road, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke for registration including a quick Covid questionnaire
• Paddlers will be given a 10 minute instructional talk, led by a Toronto Adventures guide, followed by a Q&A.
• You will be given a life jacket and paddle included for use with your rental.
• An experienced Toronto Adventures guide will be on the water with us at all times, to make sure that everyone is safe.
• Paddling level: beginner and up
Book your boat online here. Do not miss your preferred boat. Book early! http://bit.ly/PTHumber2020
11 Single Kayak 1 person 1 seat $60 Adult/$40 Child
4 Tandem Kayak 2 seats 2 people $60 Adult/$40 Child
7 Regular Canoe 2 seats 2 people $60 Adult/$40 Child
3 Large Canoe 3 seats 3 people $60 Adult/$40 Child
5 Stand-Up Paddleboards Single $50.00 each
*Lunch only available – please see online for menu options $20.00 each
*Lunch and Tax Included in all Pirates on the Humber/ Paddle the Humber 2020 Boat pricing.
*Child Rate is for children 15 and under.
DA Store Website for purchase of Lunch Items http://bit.ly/PTHumber2020
PACKAGED PIRATE PICNIC LUNCH
en Ville catering Menu
Packaged Pirate Lunches will include: A Salad, A Sandwich (select from 3 choices), gourmet cookies and a bottle of spring water
Menu
All Green Salad
Beans, Broccoli, Snow Peas, Sugar Snaps in a light balsamic and olive oil dressing
Choose a Sandwich:
Line-Caught Tuna
Chopped Cured Olives, Parsley, Basil, Lemon Aioli
Cranberry Chicken Apple
Sliced Chicken, Ontario Granny Smith Apple, Dried Cranberries, Dijon Mayo
*Vegetarian Option
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable
Baby Spinach, Ricotta Spread, Balsamic Vinegar
EVENT FAQs
Dragons Abreast thanks you for your support. You paddle with us, so we can continue our paddling journey to send a message of hope, inspiration and encouragement to Breast Cancer survivors. We paddle a ‘dragon’ boat as a symbol of our survivorship and strength. Paddling is both challenging and gratifying, in so doing, we achieve our personal best in the hope of empowering and inspiring others who are going through this life changing journey.
Thank You to our generous partners Toronto Adventures and en Ville, for making this awesome fundraising event possible.
Toronto Adventures https://torontoadventures.ca/
en Ville https://enville.com/
Toronto Adventures Humber River Paddling Center COVID-19 Safety Practices https://torontoadventures.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toronto-Adventures-Humber-River-Paddling-Center-COVID-19-Safety-Practices.pdf
*Stuff to Know for the Day
WHAT TO BRING
• Dress for the weather!
• Wear footwear you don’t mind possibly getting Wet & Muddy.
• Sunscreen, Sunglasses, & Hats, are all recommended for sunny days! Something to secure your Shades so they don’t fall in and sink!
• Hand sanitizer and a mask to wear if proper social distancing is not possible
• Don’t forget your Cameras!
• Cash for the Raffle!
• Our Hashtags to be used for Social Media are #PaddletheHumberDA #DragonsAbreastTO #TorontoAdventures #HumberBay #HumberRiver #enVille
DIRECTIONS
TTC A 5-minute walk from Old Mill TTC Station you don’t even need a vehicle! Exit the station. Turn left and walk to Bloor St. At Bloor St. turn left again. Walk to the bridge going over the Humber River. On your left, take the stairs leading down to the Humber Valley. We will be on the west bank of the Humber River under the Bloor Street bridge/overpass and under the Old Mill TTC subway station. You will see us in the parking lot 200 metres from the stairs, straight ahead.
Click HERE and enter your start location for Google Maps Directions.
FREE PARKING
Kings Mill Park is located on the East Side of the Old Mill Inn & Spa. This street runs South into Kings mill Park. Go all the way to the end of the parking lot and you will see our boats and staff.
Additional free parking is available on the east side of the Humber River at the Etienne Brule Park, which is across the pretty bridge near the Old Mill Inn & Spa. After parking your car at the Etienne Brule park, walk back towards the Old Mill Inn and Spa, across the bridge heading to the west side of the Humber River and turn left into the street leading south into Kings mill Park just before you reach the Old Mill Inn and Spa. Note: There are Poles available close by to lock bicycles.
Link to DA Store: http://bit.ly/PTHumber2020