Five Oaks Trip

Please remember that no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the river… it is Federal Law and can result in OPP charges.

 

Grand River Rafting reserves the rights to inspect all bags and coolers being brought on trips. If alcoholic beverages are found, you will be asked to kindly return the beverages to your vehicle. If someone refuses inspection or refuses to leave alcoholic beverages behind, they will not be allowed to go on the river… and there will be no refund.

The weather apps can be so generic that they are almost useless… especially forecasts that are more then 48 hours out.

 

It is important to remember, that the weather on the Grand River… can be totally different from where you are living.

 

We are good at weather… because we want you to enjoy your trip… not endure it!

 

So before driving to the Grand River Valley… please check our updated Grand River Weather Alert link on the day of your trip.

Please check our “Grand River Weather Alert Page” before leaving home… to see if your trip is a go.

If our weather webpage states poor weather on the Grand River, your group has 3 choices:

1. You can come at your assigned time or email us to request moving your time around.
2. Or you can email us and request another date.
3. Or you can email us and request a full refund

Please ignore the weather station forecasts for 3 or more days out. Their forecasting is total guesswork… and extremely inaccurate… never base your planning on these long range forecasts.

The most accurate forecasting is more like 12 hours before your trip!

What to Bring:

1. Good sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, retainer string for eye glasses, water & snacks, gloves if hands blister easily, lip balm.
2. Bring footwear you don’t mind getting wet… the river bottom is rocky.
3. If you burn easy… long sleeves and pants… otherwise swim suits or clothes that dry quickly. Denim jeans are not a good idea… they stay wet forever!
4. If cooler weather… dress in layers so you can strip down as you get hot.
5. Due to health protocols we are not supplying dry bags… so please bring ziplock bags or bags capable of keeping car keys, cell phones and personals dry

How Your Trip Works:

1. You can book online or if needing help… call our office at 519-442-2519. If calling, please be patient, because even with 3 people on phones… we are busy. Email is always best!
2. Once booked… we will send you a confirmation with what to bring and where to meet. For the Five Oaks to Brant Park Trip, please drive to 119 Jennings Rd, Brantford. (Brant Park)
3. Upon arrival, park your vehicle, register at our desk, get equipped and do an orientation map-talk about your trip. There are portable washrooms & change rooms here too.
4. Once everyone is ready… we shuttle you upstream… you get your boat… then paddle down the river to the exit point where your vehicle is parked.
5. Basically we look after everything… you just bring your lunch, personals and yourselves!

Cancellation Policies:

1. Final price is based on headcount given 48 hours out from date of event.
2. f cancellation is given 48 hours in advance, there is a refund… minus 5% of the total amount paid to cover the credit card processing fee.
3. If cancellation is given the day before, there is a 75% refund.
4. If cancellation is on the day of the trip, there is no refund.

Other Notes:

1. We have water refill station for bring-your-own-water bottle
2. For nearby Restaurants visit…  Paris Eateries
3. For “Other Things To Do” visit… Attractions
4. For Accommodations visit… Hotels & Campsites