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Surf ON the Lakes.

Great Lakes surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons and camps across Ontario beaches near Toronto.

01 — About

The brief.

Surf ON the Lakes (also branded Surf Ontario) teaches surfing and stand-up paddleboarding on the Great Lakes, with instructors who describe over 50 years of combined surf experience and SUP instruction on the lakes dating to 2008. Lessons run at break-dependent spots including Ashbridge's Bay and Bond Head on Lake Ontario, Wyldewood Beach and Port Stanley on Lake Erie, and Bayfield and Kincardine on Lake Huron. Because lake surf is conditions-driven, surf lessons cannot be booked in advance; students register for email alerts and book roughly 24 hours ahead. The school also offers SUP lessons, SUP camps for kids and teens, and corporate team-building paddle sessions in the Greater Toronto Area. Instruction covers technique plus safety topics such as currents, rips, and local weather.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    Surf Lessons

    For: All ages / beginners and improvers

    Lake surfing instruction at conditions-dependent Great Lakes breaks, covering popping up, riding, and wave safety. Maximum three people per lesson. Booked on short notice via email alerts rather than in advance.

    $99 + HST per person

  2. 02

    SUP Lessons

    For: All ages

    Stand-up paddleboard instruction on the Great Lakes in the Greater Toronto Area. Participants book and pay online, sign a waiver, and SurfON arranges lesson times. Cancellations require 24 hours notice or the session is charged in full.

  3. 03

    SUP Camps

    For: Kids and teens

    Stand-up paddleboarding camps run as group sessions for younger participants on the Great Lakes. Custom pricing applies for groups exceeding six people.

  4. 04

    Team Building

    For: Corporate groups / adults

    Stand-up paddleboard sessions arranged for corporate and team-building groups in the Greater Toronto Area, with custom pricing for larger parties.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Surf lessons cost $99 + HST per person, with a maximum of three people per lesson.Source ↗
  2. 02Lessons run at Ashbridge's Bay and Bond Head (Lake Ontario), Wyldewood Beach and Port Stanley (Lake Erie), and Bayfield and Kincardine (Lake Huron).Source ↗
  3. 03Instructors began offering SUP instruction on the Great Lakes in 2008 and cite over 50 years of combined surf experience.Source ↗
  4. 04SUP cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or the session is charged in full.Source ↗
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AER’s guide to Surf ON the Lakes · Compiled from www.surfon.caLast verified 2026-06-02