Ontario Staycation Adventures.
Burlington-based guided paddleboard outings, beach yoga, women's paddling series, and downtown dessert walks on Lake Ontario.
The brief.
Ontario Staycation Adventures, operating as Burlington Beach Rentals, has run paddleboard rentals, instruction, and guided water outings on Burlington Beach and Lake Ontario since 2013. Founder Maria Sangria holds a Flatwater Paddleboard Instructor certification (2017) and travel-agent credentials (TICO #50026226). The operation centres on small-group guided stand-up paddle trips to spots including Bronte Creek, Sixteen Mile Creek, Rockwood Conservation Area, Jordan Harbour, and Lake Belwood, paired with full moon beach yoga gatherings and a multi-session Women on the Water paddling series aimed at beginners and returning paddlers. A separate Downtown Burlington dessert walking tour rounds out the seasonal, beginner-friendly programming. Booking runs through FareHarbor; experiences operate summer through fall.
4. ways in.
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SUP Guided Paddles (Explore Series)
For: Beginners and familiesWhen: Summer through fall (private bookings year-round)Small-group guided stand-up paddleboard outings, 2.5–4 hours, at a slow pace with rest stops, safety briefing, and on-water snacks. Destinations include Bronte Creek, Sixteen Mile Creek, Rockwood Conservation Area, Jordan Harbour, and Lake Belwood. Equipment provided on the All Inclusive option.
$70–$140; VIP All Inclusive from $120–$220; VIP BYOB $40–$150
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Full Moon Waterfront Experience
For: All levels, ages 11+ (children with a parent)When: June–OctoberEvening guided movement and grounding session on Burlington Beach timed to full moons and meteor showers, led by rotating certified yoga instructors. Scheduled dates span the Strawberry, Buck, Sturgeon, Corn, and Hunter's moons, with a Perseid meteor shower session.
$38.00
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Women on the Water Series
For: Women; beginner and returning paddlersWhen: July or August (monthly series)A confidence-building paddling series of four 90-minute sessions per month, mixing guided paddles, instruction, scenic routes, sunset paddles, and social waterfront gatherings in a non-competitive setting. Optional rental equipment available; participants need not attend every session.
$399.00–$599.00
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Curated Dessert Walks (Downtown Burlington)
For: Ages 14+ for public walks; groups and date nightsWhen: June–August (seasonal windows)A roughly 2.5-hour walking tour of downtown Burlington's waterfront visiting four to five curated dessert stops with no-line access, offered as vanilla or chocolate route options. Public walks run once minimum participation is reached; private group bookings available.
$59.95
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Worth knowing.
- 01Operating since May 13, 2013 (12+ years); founder Maria Sangria.Source ↗
- 02Founder holds a Flatwater Paddleboard Instructor certification (2017) and travel-agent credentials (TICO #50026226).Source ↗
- 03SUP Guided Paddles run 2.5–4 hours and include on-water snacks and a safety briefing.Source ↗
- 04Women on the Water is four 90-minute sessions per month, $399–$599.Source ↗