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For “Trip Code”, please type in Glen. The 5km Sycamore Trip starts at photo #17, scroll down to view your trip.
All prices include boat, PFD jacket, paddle, safety kit, orientation talk, river map app, shuttle ride and parking.
For the drone video… the Sycamore Trip starts at the 1:40 minute mark.
For spring only open Weekends & Statutory with start times 10:00am, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00pm
Please be sure to arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
Monday-Friday Hours: 10:00am, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Statutory Hours: 10:00am, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00pm, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00pm
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
For fall open only on Weekends of September 6-7, 13-14 and Sept 20-21 with start times 10:00am, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00pm
After Oct 13, open 7 days a week with start times of 10:00am, 11:30 and 1:00pm
Please be sure to arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
For the Sycamore Trip please drive to to Birley Gates Campground, 142 West River Road S. Brant, On… drive into the parking lot and the reception desk is at the edge of the forest with the big white trailers.
How Your Trip Works:
Cancellation Policies:
Other Notes:
The Sycamore Run is a shorter trip (5km) to give you a taste of what paddling the Grand River is like.
This route is a wilderness setting ending at Birley Gates Campgrounds. There are lots of bird sightings from Bald Eagles to Blue Herons. There are turtles, wildlife and fish… but nothing dangerous to people. Best of all, there are no mosquitos.
This is an excellent route for beginners with some paddling experience, because the water is a little faster. The river is about 1 meter deep in most spots, allowing non-swimmers to stand up!
It is a 5 km river trip. You paddle one way with the current helping you. Most people take 1 hour to 2.5 hours depending on the type of boat, how much you paddle… and whether you stop to swim!
If tubing, most people take 2 hours. Tubes are designed so that parents can tow their children.
If in a canoe, kayak, raft or SUP… people average 1 to 1.5 hours at a leisurely pace. When the river is flowing fast after heavy rain, you don’t have to paddle at all!
We normally suggest 4 years of age and up. For weight, if over 270lbs, please call or email our office to see what boat is best.
We are certified By Ontario Tourism Safe Traveler Stamp… visit our Health Protocols.
Simply park at Birley Gates Campgrounds, get outfitted and we shuttle you upstream to the start point… then you paddle back to your vehicle… so you are good to go when done.
There are washrooms at the parking area and start point… on this route you get to paddle by a Bald Eagle’s nest, stop at an island for lunch and a swim, fresh water springs to taste… and at the end paddle through the old towering Three Sisters, the abutments of the first original railway line going through this area in the 1850’s. Your trip ends just past the abutments where your vehicle is parked. Get out and do a 400m walk… and you are back to your vehicle ready to visit the nearby River Town of Paris.
This trip launches into a swift of moving water and there are 5 more easy swifts along the way to paddle through, but most of the water is easy and flat, with little current.
Along the way there are spots to stop and swim. Finding swimming spots is easy… peer over the side of your boat… put your paddle down and see how deep it is! The river averages 1-2 meters in depth.
The Grand river has a stone-gravel bottom… so having shoes to protect your feet from the rocks, is a very good idea.
We do offer a longer trip of this route called Glen Morris to Paris route (11.5 kms) Link
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.
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.
In 1832 the Grand River Navigation Company was founded to build 7 sets of locks and canals to allow steamships to move 90kms up the Grand River from Lake Erie to the agricultural hub of Brantford.
A major portion of the funding was monies taken from the Six Nations Land Trust without their consent.
By 1846 there were 566 scows and barges passing through the Grand River Canals.
Seven years later the traffic doubled.
In 1848 there were three schooners moving through called the Tuscarora, Onondaga and Mohawk, plus two passenger steamboats called the Red Jacket and The Queen.
The Queen operated in 1851 with a capacity of 40 passengers and a crew of 13… a master, a mate, one engineer, two firemen, two wheelmen, two deckhands, a cook, steward, stewardess and purser.
Steamship towns sprung up along the Grand River like Indiana, Mt Healy, York, Middleport, Newport… and of course the still-standing famous mansion of the Thompson river baron called Ruthven.
With the building of the Buffalo-Brantford-Goderich railway line, the Grand River Navigation Company went belly up… and all Six Nations Trust Funds were lost in this illegal investment.
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.
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.
Discover Steamboat Alley…
Your trip starts at what remains of the steamship village York.
To begin this trip, we have you drive to Kinsman Park in the old town of Cayuga, get outfitted, then we shuttle you upstream to the York… where you paddle back to your vehicle.
With us, there is no waiting for a return pickup… because your trip ends where your car is parked!
There are washrooms & picnic tables at the beginning and end, plus the York Country Store for snacks is located at your start point!
This section has lots of easy swifts to paddle through and then flattens out for the last kilometer.
The York Cayuga River trip is excellent for all skill levels… we will see you alive at the end!
Along the way there are spots to stop and swim. Finding swimming spots is easy… peer over the side of your boat… put your paddle down and see how deep it is! The river averages 1-2 meters in depth.
This section of the Grand river has a stone-clay bottom… so having shoes to protect your feet from the rocks, is a very good idea.
There are lots of bird sightings from Bald Eagles to Blue Herons. There are turtles, wildlife and fish… but nothing dangerous to people. But best of all, no mosquitos.
This is an excellent route for beginners to safely paddle, because it is shallow in most spots, allowing non-swimmers to stand up!
It is a 10km river trip. You paddle one way with the current. How long it takes depends on the type of boat, how much you paddle… and whether you stop to swim!
If tubing, most people take 3.5 hours. Tubes are designed so that parents can tow their children.
If in a canoe, kayak or SUP… people average 2.5 tp 3 hours at a leisurely pace. When the river is flowing fast after heavy rain, you don’t have to paddle at all!
We normally suggest 4 years of age and up.
For weight, if over 270lbs, please call or email our office to see what boat is best.
We are certified By Ontario Tourism Safe Traveler Stamp… visit our Health Protocols.
We do offer three other Grand River trips… the Five Oaks Trip (5km)… Link, the Glen Morris to Paris Trip (11.5kms) Link… the Paris to Brant Park Trip(13kms)… Link
Further away, near Long Point on Lake Erie… we offer a very unique Canadian Amazon paddling trip for 9kms through an overhead forest canopy. Big Creek Paddling Link
1st hour $15
2nd hour $5
Day rate $60
Includes:
Turbo-Tube
Paddle
Life-vest
1st hour $24
2nd hour $10
Day rate $65
Includes:
Paddleboard
Paddle
Life-vest
1st hour $70
2nd hour $45
Day rate $250
Includes:
Beast SUP
Paddle
Life-vest
1st hour $24
2nd hour $10
Day rate $65
Includes:
Kayak
Paddle
Life-vest
Safety Kit
1st hour $30
2nd hour $20
Day rate $120
Includes:
Tandem Kayak
Paddle
Life-vests
Safety Kit
This meandering river is different from any other river in Ontario.
Big Creek is narrow and deep, with trees overhanging… and truly fits the description “The Canadian Amazon”.
This is a mild current river where you will be paddling a 9km adventure.
Big Creek is located near Lake Erie by Long Point… about a 2-2.5 hour drive from Toronto.
We are certified By Ontario Tourism Safe Traveler Stamp… visit our COVID Health Protocols.
Beginner to experienced. If in a canoe, kayak or paddleboard… it takes about 2.5-3 hours, but you can extend your paddle out into the Long Point Marsh.
Suggested Ages: 6 years and up.
How It Works: We have you park at the end point… then shuttle you 9 km upstream to the start… you then paddle downstream to your vehicle.
Parking & Meetup Area: At the corner of Lakeshore Rd and Hwy 59… on the left right after you cross over Lakeshore Road. DO NOT drive into Long Point…you have gone too far.
Please drive to 157 Front Rd, Port Rowan, N0E 1W0 (must use google, other apps go to wrong location) There is a big sign on the side of the road saying “Grand River Rafting Parking… park at the rear of the building.
This location also has takeout-food and gas.
First Come-First Served
SPRING 2025
May1 to June 10-27… open Saturday and Sunday
Times 8:45am and 1pm
SUMMER 2025
June 28 to Sept 1… Open
Times… 8:45am and 1pm
FALL 2023
Sept 2 til 28.. open Saturday & Sunday (then closed for the season)
Start times: 8:45am and 1pm
What to Bring:
How Your Trip Works:
We offer a 29% discount on our 5km Turbo Tubing Trip from Five Oaks to Paris… regular price is $35 per person… the group discount price is $25 per person.
Available Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Our discount savings is only available to groups for 20 or more people.
This 1.5-2 hour Turbo Tubing Trip is something everyone can do regardless of age, size or skill.
These luxury lounge-chair boats are a great way to experience everything together!
Most of the river averages 1 meter in depth… so if a non-swimmers in trouble… please stand up!
Price includes park entrance fee, parking, paddle, lifejackets, turbo tube and shuttle ride upstream to the start point.
Group discounts can only be booked through our office… to make reservations please call 519-442-2519
Our big turbo tubes can accommodate up to a 325 pound person easily.
What to Bring:
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.
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!
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:
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 12 hours or less.
Big Creek offers the chance of spotting a Bald Eagle as you paddle through a forest.
This meandering river is different from any other river in Ontario.
Big Creek is narrow and deep, with trees overhanging… and truly fits the description “The Canadian Amazon”.
This mild-current river offers 9kms of paddling.
Big Creek is located near Lake Erie by Long Point… about a 2-2.5 hour drive from Toronto.
This route skill-level is beginner to experienced. Because of the slow current on the river… paddling effort is required.
This experience takes about 4-5 hours.
Number of People: Minimum of 2 people
Suggested Ages: 10 years and up.
Suggested Weight: Around 250 lbs.
Pets: This trip is not pet friendly.
How It Works: Park at the start… and then you are shuttled back to your vehicle at the end.
Location: You are driving to 505 Concession Rd 3, Langton, On N0E 1X0
Open May through October, 2025
You Must Reserve in Advance.
Offered Wednesday to Sunday and Statutory Days.
Start time is 10am
Trip is about 9kms with slow current, but deep
Approximately 4-5 hour
For more information and to book a guided kayak trip… visit this link.
Long Point Eco Adventure Cancellation Policy states that there are no refunds for any cancellations or re-bookings made within 72 hours of your tour.
In the case of inclement weather, Long Point Eco-Adventures may have to cancel your tour; as a result, your tour cost will then be transferred into a ‘rain check credit’ that can be redeemed at a later date.
Examples of inclement weather include, but are not limited to: Torrential Downpour . Thunder Storms . High Winds . Extreme temperatures
We offer over 10 different models of used boats… this season we have 9 different types of single kayaks, tandem kayaks and canoes.
We are located near Paris, Ontario. The boats are scuffed from a season’s use, but the hulls are in excellent condition with everything in working order.
To view our boats… please send us an email… with dates and times you are available. We will confirm with driving instructions
Please note: paddles are not included, but we do sell used paddles. Kayak paddles (2 piece with 3 settings) $60. Canoe Paddles (aluminum shaft and plastic blade) are $30.
Our Liberty Aqua Fusion kayaks are in excellent condition and will last you a life time! This is our longest individual kayak at about 13ft. It is a very seaworthy boat with enough rocker to ride over larger swells while still easy to track. “Canadian Made” in London Ontario. Retails at $885.00 (At least 25 kayaks in stock)
| Length: 12′ 10″ / 390 cm | Width: 27.5″ / 70 cm |
| Boat Weight: 54 lbs. / 24.5 kg | Deck Height: 11.5” / 29 cm |
| Cockpit Length: 42” / 107 cm | Cockpit Width: 20.5″ / 52 cm |
| Max Capacity: 325 lbs. / 147 kg |
This kayak weighs 50lbs and has a capacity for 275lbs… has an adjustable backrest… tracks well and is very stable… a “plain-jane” no-fuss boat. Retail Price $899. (At least 6 kayaks in stock)
This kayak weighs 48lbs and has a capacity for 300lb … has the luxury adjustable wilderness seat system… has a retractable skeg and is very stable. Retails at $1300.00 (At least 6 kayaks in stock)
This kayak weighs 44lbs and has a capacity for 250lb … has an adjustable backrest… has a retractable skeg and is very stable. Retails at $1,120.00 (At least 6 kayaks in stock)
One time use. This kayak weighs 49lbs and has a capacity for 325lb … has the luxury adjustable wilderness seat system… an extra large cockpit for getting in and out… tracks well and is very stable. Retails for $1,299.00 (At least 6 kayaks in stock)
USED PRICE at $799.00… RETAIL at $1,399.00 CND
The 10.5 Axis provides excellent tracking from a height-adjustable drop skeg that keeps it moving straight. Defined chines and optimized rocker add maneuverability to increase responsiveness in more challenging environments. This kayak is ideal for the paddler who appreciates relaxing day trips on the lake, but might also enjoy the challenge of a running river and is unmatched in its class.
| Length: 10′ 6″ / 320 cm | Width: 28.5″ / 72 cm |
| Boat Weight: 50 lbs. / 23 kg | Deck Height: 16″ / 41 cm |
| Cockpit Length: 38″ / 97 cm | Cockpit Width: 21″ / 53 cm |
| Max Capacity: 300 lbs. / 136 kg |
USED PRICED at $899.00… RETAIL at $1,599.00 CND
Amazing versatility on lakes, reservoirs and intercoastal waterways. The Axis provides excellent tracking from a height-adjustable drop skeg that keeps it moving straight. Defined chines and optimized rocker add maneuverability to increase responsiveness in more challenging environments. The 12.0 boasts a roomy cockpit for larger paddlers and increased storage capacity.
| Length: 12′ / 366 cm | Width: 27.5″ / 70 cm |
| Boat Weight: 55 lbs. / 25 kg | Deck Height: 15.25″ / 39 cm |
| Cockpit Length: 38″ / 97 cm | Cockpit Width: 21″ / 53 cm |
| Max Capacity: 350 lbs. / 159 kg |
USED PRICE at $999.00… Retail at $1,899.00 CND
The best-selling Pamlico series of tandem kayaks offer performance for pairs. Featuring a signature rounded hull that delivers swift acceleration, helping you paddle longer distances faster, as well as superb maneuverability for easy entry and exit. The Phase 3® AirPro tandem outfitting system offers upgraded adjustability options for more comfort and customization. Converts to solo use with ease for a great day on the water.
| LENGTH: 14′ 6″ / 442 CM | WIDTH: 31″ / 79 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 73 LBS. / 33 KG | DECK HEIGHT: 16″ / 41 CM |
| COCKPIT LENGTH: 90″ / 229 CM | COCKPIT WIDTH: 22.75″ / 58 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 550 LBS. / 249 KG |
Our Seniors Kayak… 11ft Zydeco Dagger… OUR price $449.00 Retail for $999.00 CND
This is a lightweight kayak. It weighs 48lbs and has a capacity for 325lbs … has the luxury adjustable wilderness seat system… has no skeg but tracks nicely and very stable.
| Length: 11′ 2″ | Width: 27.75″ |
| Boat Weight: 48 lbs | Deck Height: 15“ |
| Cockpit Length: 38.5” / 107 cm | Cockpit Width: 21.75″ |
| Max Capacity: 325 lbs. / 147 kg |
20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL $850 USED, Retail new at $1,880
For a family looking for a canoe they can leave knocking around at the cottage, they’ll have a canoe that should last a lifetime. While it is best suited for river tripping, it remains versatile enough to be a good all round canoe. With experience, the self-righting aspects of the shallow arch hull will become apparent and confidence levels will soar. Made from a tough 3 layer polyethylene plastic called SP3 that withstands hard knocks and extensive use. Because the material is nearly indestructible, it makes them attractive to owners who plan to subject them to hard use with little maintenance.
| LENGTH: 15′ 4″ / 476 CM | WIDTH: 36″ / 91.4 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 85 LBS. / 39 KG | CENTER DEPTH: 14.5″ / 35.6 CM |
| END DEPTH: 23” / 58.4 CM | CROCKER: 3″ / 7.6 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 900 LBS. / 408 KG |
NONE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
The Perception Prodigy XS kayak is built for kids and sets the standard for confidence-building stability, comfort, and performance. The sit-in design protects from the elements and lowers the kayak’s center of gravity to further enhance stability. The most comfortable kids kayak features a reengineered seat and cockpit to keep little ones secure for effortless paddling. Integrated floatation makes it one of the safest kayaks on the water; it’s also lightweight and easy to carry.
| LENGTH: 10′ / 305 CM | WIDTH: 23” / 58 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 26 LBS. / 12 KG | DECK HEIGHT: 10.5″ / 26 CM |
| COCKPIT LENGTH: 28” / 71 CM | COCKPIT WIDTH: 18” / 46 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 150 LBS. / 68 KG |
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The NRS Thrive 11 is an all-around board for touring or fitness, with pack-up-and-go versatility. Deck is stiff enough to perform without being unnecessarily heavy, and rolls up easily when it’s time to call it a day. Comes with fins in a range of sizes to help you adjust for the conditions.
| LENGTH: 11′ | WIDTH: 36″ |
| THICKNESS: 6″. | TYPE: Inflatable |
| CAPACITY: 275 LBS | WEIGHT: 31 LBS |
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The Perception Cove tandem kayak is a comfortable and exceptionally versatile two-seater that’s well-equipped for adventure. Fun for beginners to intermediates, the boat’s do-it-all design makes easy work of any flat water you can find, including lakes, ponds, rivers and flat water coastal bays. This kayak’s versatile 14-foot-6 design offers exceptional stability and performance that makes paddling fun for the entire family. The super cushy ergonomic seats quickly adjust to fit everyone in the family, while the extra-roomy cockpit with padded leg support along the edge is easy to get in and out of and gives you the freedom to relax on the water.
| LENGTH: 14′ 6″ / 442 CM | WIDTH: 31.25″ / 79 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 71 LBS. / 31 KG | DECK HEIGHT: 15.75″ / 40 CM |
| COCKPIT LENGTH: 90″ / 229 CM | COCKPIT WIDTH: 22.75″ / 58 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 550 LBS. / 249 KG |
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The yak is really a Tributary Tomcat Tandem, which is a great entry-level inflatable kayak with high-performance features. Three main air chambers for safety and two inflatable thwart seats for support and comfort.
| LENGTH: 12′ 6″ | WIDTH: 38.5″ |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 44 LBS. | TUBE DIAMETER: 12“ |
| MAX CAPACITY: 450 LBS | |
