Rent Our Ski "Toronto & Scarborough Jet Ski Rentals"

Rent Our Ski operates jet ski rentals from Queens Quay West along Toronto's waterfront. They offer hourly jet ski rentals that take you out onto the open waters of Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario, with the CN Tower and city skyline as your backdrop.

This is a teen and adult activity. Drivers need to meet Ontario's minimum age requirement for operating a personal watercraft (typically 16+), and younger teens can ride as passengers behind a licensed adult driver. Kids under 12 aren't suited for this — the speed, noise, and water conditions are too intense.

Rent Our Ski provides the jet skis, life jackets, and a safety briefing before you head out. You'll be shown the boundaries of where you can ride and the rules of the waterway. The harbour area near the launch point is shared with ferries, sailboats, and tour boats, so staying aware of other traffic is important.

Sessions typically run 30 minutes to 2 hours. Longer sessions give you time to get comfortable and explore further along the waterfront. The most popular routes take you past the Toronto Islands with views back toward the skyline.

This is not a budget activity. Jet ski rentals run $100-$200+ per hour per machine, so a family outing with two jet skis can easily top $400. The experience is memorable though — for teens who want something more exciting than a bike ride, it delivers.

The Queens Quay location is accessible by streetcar (509/510) or car, though waterfront parking is expensive. Book online in advance during summer — especially weekends and holidays. Sessions are weather-dependent and can be cancelled for high winds or storms.

Bring clothes you don't mind getting soaked. Even if you don't fall off (you probably will on your first time), the spray from riding at speed will drench you.