Come experience the serenity, peaceful and adventurous world of the great outdoors. Research suggests that being physically active outdoors helps reduce stress, anxiety, anger, and improves mood, overall health and wellbeing.
Registration Steps:
Registered student prices are for UofT students taking academic courses or those who have purchased a non-registered student membership for the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. Register online at recreation.utoronto.ca or in person at the TPASC Registration Desk. U of T students, staff and faculty will be able to log in to the recreation website using their UTORid.
For questions about the trips offered please contact Laurie Wright laurie.wright@utoronto.ca. External guests of participants are not eligible to attend Outdoor Recreation Trips.
Refund Policy: Please see individual trip details below for refund date. All trips are weather dependent and may be rescheduled or cancelled. Full refunds will be given, upon request, for rescheduled trips.
For all trips that include being on boat or in the water, we are now providing a FREE deep water orientation session at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. This one hour class will include jumping into the water with a life jacket on and getting to the edge of the pool safely. No swim experience necesary. To book your session, please contact Ramona Seupersad at ramona.seupersad@utoronto.ca
Please note that all Outdoor Recreation trips that include transportation will meet at the east entrance of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave). This will be the pick up and drop off location.
Current Adventures
Registration opens on Monday, May 1 @8:00am, with the exception of White Water Rafting which will open June 1 @8:00am.
Treetop Trekking
Participants will travel by bus up to Ganaraska Forest for a 3 hour treetop trekking adventure. It will involve a combination of zip-lining and climbing through obstacle courses in a serene forest setting. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses available. All necessary equipment will be provided. No experience necessary.
Date: Friday, May 26
Trip 1 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trip 2 Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $30 plus HST
Non-Registered Student Price: $40 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 22
Refund Deadline: Thursday, May 18 @5:00pm
Farm Trip
Get the full experience of a working farm at Forsythe Family Farm. Interact and feed the farm animals, hike the forest trails, go on a wagon ride and strawberry picking. There will also be free time to roam the area and visit the fresh farm market.
Date: Friday, June 16
Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Registered Student Price: $20 plus HST
Non-Registered Student Price: $30 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 9
Refund Deadline: Friday, June 9 @5:00pm
Outdoor Rock Climbing
We will travel to the spectacular Niagara Peninsula at Rattlesnake Point to climb up to 80ft on some of the best rock in southern Ontario. There will be multiple levels accessible with experienced climb instructors. Climbers must have experience climbing indoors. At the end of the trip there will be a social dinner (at your own expense) at East Side Mario's before returning home.
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $40 plus HST
Non-Registered Student Price: $50 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 14
Refund Deadline: Wednesday, June 14 @5:00pm
Hike & Paddling
Join us at Kelso Park to hike the scenic forest trails with incredible lookout points. Our staff will guide you through the intermediate hiking trails along the Niagara escarpement. Enjoy the afternoon at the beach relaxing, exploring and trying out stand up paddleboarding on the reservoir. All stand up paddleboards, lifejackets (worn at all times) and instruction included. We strongly recommend participants take a deep water orientation prior to this trip. At the end of the day there will be a social dinner (at your own expense) at East Side Mario's before returning home.
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $25 plus HST
Non-Registered Student Price: $35 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 14
Refund Deadline: Wednesday, June 14 @5:00pm
Stand Up Paddleboard Trip
Experience the serenity of stand up paddleboarding on a shallow local river. View wildlife, catch the sunset and enjoy the views of Lake Ontario. Paddleboard, guides, orientation session and lifejacket included. You must wear a lifejacket at all times in the water. We strongly recommend you take a deep water orientation prior to coming on this trip.
Time: Leave at 4:30pm, return by 9:30pm
Registered Student Price: $20 plus HST
Trip #1: Friday, July 14
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 29
Refund Deadline: Thursday, June 29 @5:00pm
Trip #2: Friday, July 28
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 14
Refund Deadline: Friday, July 14 @5:00pm
Fish & Hike
Enjoy outdoor fun with the beauty of nature as your backdrop at Heart Lake. You'll have a chance to fish in the stocked lake led by park staff, where all equipment and bait are included. It is a catch and release program. We will explore the trails and have some leisure time. Ziplining and boat rentals are offered and will be at your own costs. If you would like to swim, we will provide lifejackets and they are mandatory at all times on the water.
Date: Friday, July 7
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $25 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 27
Refund Deadline: Tuesday, June 27 @5:00pm
Kayak - Humber River
Kayak the calm hidden gem of Humber River. An instructor will take you through a paddling orientation and guide our group down Humber River to the mouth of Lake Ontario. All equipment is included and all levels welcome.
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $45 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 14
Refund Deadline: Friday, July 14 @5:00pm
Scenic Caves
This adventurous hike will take you over southern Ontario's longest suspension bridge, through a labyrinth of caves and crevices and through nature trails with a panoramic view of the surrounding Blue Mountains.
Date: Friday, August 4
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Registered Student Price: $30 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 28
Refund Deadline: Friday, July 28 @5:00pm
White Water Rafting
End your summer with a thrilling splash! Enjoy 2 days of rafting and 3 nights of camping at the beautiful Wilderness Tours Resort. All meals, snacks, sports and activities are included. All participants must take a deep water orientation prior to the trip. You must be comfortable in lake water and pass the swim test to attend this trip. All rafts have a certified guide with all equipment and lifejackets included. We will be camping beside a resort - tents are provided, but you will need a sleeping bag and simple camping gear.
Date: Sunday, August 27 - Wednesday, August 30
Time: Will leave at 8:30am on August 27, return time TBD
Registered Student Price: $225 plus HST
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 31
Refund Deadline: Sunday, August 6 @5:00pm
Previous Adventures
Ski and Snowboard at Lakeridge Resort
Ski or snowboard at Lakeridge resort. All levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Registration fee includes: lift ticket for 5 hours of night skiing or snowboarding, 1 hour lesson for all levels, staff guidance, bus transportation and snacks. Resort offers indoor warming area, storage area, food vendors and washrooms. Rentals for ski or snowboard packages available for an extra $25 fee. Package includes skis, boots, poles and helmet or snowboard, boots and helmet.
Time: Leave at 3:30pm, return by 10:30pm
Registered Student Price: $35 plus HST
Trip 1
Date: Friday, January 20
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 1 @11:59pm
Refund Deadline: Sunday, January 1 @5:00pm
UTSC on Ice
Celebrate the holiday season by joining us to skate under the lights on an outdoor rink in downtown Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square. Skate rentals and assistance with learning to skate will be available.
Time: Leave at 4:30pm, return by 10:00pm
Registered Student Price: $15 plus HST
Date: Tuesday, December 20
Registration Deadline: December 12 @11:59pm
Refund Deadline: December 12 @5:00pm
Team Building Activities
Do you have a UTSC Department, student club or group or that could benefit from experiencing some team building skills, strategic planning, trust games or communication development? We can offer you a custom built activity to suit your needs outdoors or indoors.
To set up a consultation, contact Laurie Wright at laurie.wright@utoronto.ca