You're a beast! 7AM start, all that riding and paddling with the only food to look forward to is mushy oats, then raw veggies and sandwich. THEN still have to ride home with the kayak in tow. Man.. you're a trooper. Salute to you soldier.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. My partner and I are moving very close to Marie Curtis Park and I was searching for info of way to launch a kayak and came across this great video. Thanks
Bro, I followed along on google maps as you narrated your adventure. That is one hell of an impressive paddle. Well done! Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
Thanks! It was a pretty memorable day. Maybe you were already aware of this, but I always include a link in the video description to the Strava activity associated with my adventures. This lets you see the exact line tracked by my GPS on a map that you can zoom in on, similar to google maps.
Hi Brian! I was just watching Christopher's video and saw you name in the comments! I'm Josie (Josie Dinsmore Photography), we met at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park a couple years ago!
Amazing adventure! Loved seeing all the wildlife. I've ridden to Mississauga along thr lake many times, but have never seen the waterfront quite like this.
Thanks! Believe it or not, in all these years I've actually never ridden my bike on the waterfront as far as Port Credit, only Lakefront Promenade Park. It was nice getting to see some familiar scenery as well as lots of new scenery.
@@cjhoyle :) May I suggest you come to Kelowna and do a video on biking the KVR Trail (Kettle Valley Railway) and the Okanagan Rail Trail to Vernon. Maybe also combining it with kayaking on Lake Okanagan.
That is cool af. I had no idea there was so much cool stuff to do in Toronto and how interesting it was from the water. I actually love this whole kayak based series.
Thanks! I've really been enjoying getting to rediscover my city from a different perspective thanks to my kayak. I'm glad the videos are interesting to watch.
Nice video Christopher! That was a good long paddle you did that day! It's eat to see some of the waterfront around that area. The only thing I was familiar with was the little lighthouse at Port Credit, as my family drove by that once on our way to a funeral.
Thanks, it was a very memorable day! I hope we get lots more calm water days like that next summer so I can do another long distance trek on Lake Ontario in my little kayak.
This was a very memorable day of paddling for me and I recommend it! Be sure to wait patiently though for a day when there is virtually no wind. At the beginning of the season I never would have been able to paddle this far, but I gradually worked my way up to longer and longer distances each week.
I’ve been waiting for this video, thank you so much Chris, this is so amazing!!!!!!! I’ve crossed the Lakeshore Road bridge through Port Credit many times whenever I cycle from Toronto to southwestern Ontario past Hamilton.
You are a perfect Toronto tour guide. Thumbs up! BTW is gopro 9 worth the money, my budget fits gopro 7, but 9 is a stretch as I got a small channel. Would appreciate some input.
Thanks! I've never owned or used any other model of GoPro so I really can't compare or contrast it. The only main reason I upgraded from the Yi 4k+ camera was that the image stabilization on it was not very effective. It worked fine for bike riding videos but it was useless for trying to film something using a chest or head mount. Other than that, the footage from the two cameras seems pretty similar to me. To be clear though, all the clips in this video you commented on were filmed using a smartphone.
@@cjhoyle Thanks for the reply. Filming with the smartphone was on my mind, but it seemed kind of dangerous. I grabbed the gopro 8 today on sale in costco. Very happy with it. Thanks again.
It was certainly a long day, but I was still in disbelieve at my total distance! My body felt pretty good for the most part, but I've been gradually working up to longer and longer distances each week with the kayak since I got it.
Thanks for documenting your adventure. Does your kayak get pushed around by the wind? It doesn't look like it has much of a keel to keep it going straight. I have larger Sun Expedition kayak but it seems so much heavier than yours, so I can't go far. I want something that can go further but thought a sea kayak was the way to go. Your boat looks like a whitewater kayak but you went 36k. Impressive
Thanks. Yes, it's a whitewater kayak, it has no keel whatsoever. Keeping it going in a straight line is the full responsibility of the paddler. It's not a fast kayak. I don't take my speed very seriously and I stop often to take photos and videos. My average speed typically ends up being around 4.5km/hr. I certainly am not using it for its intended purpose, but it's been suiting my needs just fine. I spoke about this in a bit more detail in the video about my kayak trailer th-cam.com/video/LyU9RWm-Bwg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. I do have a GoPro but I find that my smartphone works a lot better for adventure vlog style videos like this. I have used my GoPro though to film a narrated POV video of kayaking through the lagoons of Ontario Place.
You're a beast! 7AM start, all that riding and paddling with the only food to look forward to is mushy oats, then raw veggies and sandwich. THEN still have to ride home with the kayak in tow. Man.. you're a trooper. Salute to you soldier.
This was a pretty memorable day! I definitely slept well that night.
This looks so fun! Definitely a route I'll try out soon. Thanks for sharing
You remind me of a tour guide.. Thanks for the tour!!
haha thanks.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. My partner and I are moving very close to Marie Curtis Park and I was searching for info of way to launch a kayak and came across this great video. Thanks
I really enjoy your adventure on the water. I so much look forward to your videos.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy them!
Love your bike and kayaking videos! Thanks for sharing - great info and views!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed coming along for the adventure!
Bro, I followed along on google maps as you narrated your adventure. That is one hell of an impressive paddle. Well done! Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
Thanks! It was a pretty memorable day. Maybe you were already aware of this, but I always include a link in the video description to the Strava activity associated with my adventures. This lets you see the exact line tracked by my GPS on a map that you can zoom in on, similar to google maps.
Very entertaining videos. Thanks for posting!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Well done. I'm really enjoying your kayaking outings.
Thanks!
Nice! Great commentary. That stretch from Amos Waites to Marie Curtis is my neighbourhood. Still need to paddle up the Credit at some point.
Awesome! I enjoyed paddling through it for the first time.
Hi Brian! I was just watching Christopher's video and saw you name in the comments! I'm Josie (Josie Dinsmore Photography), we met at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park a couple years ago!
Amazing adventure! Loved seeing all the wildlife. I've ridden to Mississauga along thr lake many times, but have never seen the waterfront quite like this.
Thanks! Believe it or not, in all these years I've actually never ridden my bike on the waterfront as far as Port Credit, only Lakefront Promenade Park. It was nice getting to see some familiar scenery as well as lots of new scenery.
great job as always. very interesting.
Thank you.
Great commentary of your day, I enjoyed that :)
Thanks for sharing in the adventure.
Great kayaking trip, and very educational too. Especially for us who live in the area. Now I have to subscribe LOL.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
CJ, you are a human-powered man!
haha isn't everyone human-powered? lol yes I am indeed a human-powered transportation enthusiast.
@@cjhoyle :) May I suggest you come to Kelowna and do a video on biking the KVR Trail (Kettle Valley Railway) and the Okanagan Rail Trail to Vernon. Maybe also combining it with kayaking on Lake Okanagan.
I enjoyed this one CJ. I'm looking forward to getting back out there soon myself. Cheers !
Thanks, it was a really fun day out on the water!
That is cool af. I had no idea there was so much cool stuff to do in Toronto and how interesting it was from the water. I actually love this whole kayak based series.
Thanks! I've really been enjoying getting to rediscover my city from a different perspective thanks to my kayak. I'm glad the videos are interesting to watch.
Glad you had such an awesome kayaking adventure. Thanks for bringing us along.
No problem, thanks for joining the adventure.
Nice video Christopher! That was a good long paddle you did that day! It's eat to see some of the waterfront around that area. The only thing I was familiar with was the little lighthouse at Port Credit, as my family drove by that once on our way to a funeral.
Thanks, it was a very memorable day! I hope we get lots more calm water days like that next summer so I can do another long distance trek on Lake Ontario in my little kayak.
Cool video and as always very informative. I do miss the Green Machine thou
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. haha stay tuned this winter when I'm sure it will make many appearances again.
Such an awesome trip! Thanks for adding all those maps. Really helps visualize your path.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video! I want to kayak to Port Credit too. Although my arms feel tired just thinking about it. You must have great stamina !
This was a very memorable day of paddling for me and I recommend it! Be sure to wait patiently though for a day when there is virtually no wind. At the beginning of the season I never would have been able to paddle this far, but I gradually worked my way up to longer and longer distances each week.
I’ve been waiting for this video, thank you so much Chris, this is so amazing!!!!!!! I’ve crossed the Lakeshore Road bridge through Port Credit many times whenever I cycle from Toronto to southwestern Ontario past Hamilton.
Thanks, it was a pretty memorable day!
@@cjhoyle you should try to canoe to Fisherman’s Bay in Pickering and back next.
@@anthonyarmata4525 lol do you have any idea how far that is?!?!
@@cjhoyle no I’ve never been on it by canoe 😂
You are a perfect Toronto tour guide.
Thumbs up! BTW is gopro 9 worth the money, my budget fits gopro 7, but 9 is a stretch as I got a small channel. Would appreciate some input.
Thanks! I've never owned or used any other model of GoPro so I really can't compare or contrast it. The only main reason I upgraded from the Yi 4k+ camera was that the image stabilization on it was not very effective. It worked fine for bike riding videos but it was useless for trying to film something using a chest or head mount. Other than that, the footage from the two cameras seems pretty similar to me. To be clear though, all the clips in this video you commented on were filmed using a smartphone.
@@cjhoyle Thanks for the reply. Filming with the smartphone was on my mind, but it seemed kind of dangerous. I grabbed the gopro 8 today on sale in costco. Very happy with it. Thanks again.
that is hard! i did the Kalalau water "trail" in Kauaii a few years backin a kayak. 17 miles! we had baby arms afterwards. We were fine the next day.
It was certainly a long day, but I was still in disbelieve at my total distance! My body felt pretty good for the most part, but I've been gradually working up to longer and longer distances each week with the kayak since I got it.
Thanks for documenting your adventure. Does your kayak get pushed around by the wind? It doesn't look like it has much of a keel to keep it going straight. I have larger Sun Expedition kayak but it seems so much heavier than yours, so I can't go far. I want something that can go further but thought a sea kayak was the way to go. Your boat looks like a whitewater kayak but you went 36k. Impressive
Thanks. Yes, it's a whitewater kayak, it has no keel whatsoever. Keeping it going in a straight line is the full responsibility of the paddler. It's not a fast kayak. I don't take my speed very seriously and I stop often to take photos and videos. My average speed typically ends up being around 4.5km/hr. I certainly am not using it for its intended purpose, but it's been suiting my needs just fine. I spoke about this in a bit more detail in the video about my kayak trailer th-cam.com/video/LyU9RWm-Bwg/w-d-xo.html
Amazing video. You should also use a go pro.
Thanks. I do have a GoPro but I find that my smartphone works a lot better for adventure vlog style videos like this. I have used my GoPro though to film a narrated POV video of kayaking through the lagoons of Ontario Place.
Hi.... I am ISUP paddler and i want to do the same but with paddle board.
Awesome! Be sure to wait for a very calm day to do this.
C j your carbon footprint must be a negative number ! Nice going.
haha thanks.