The Canadian Amazon (Big Creek) offers three choices for the 2024 season.
Our prices are all inclusive… includes boat, PFDs, paddles, safety kits, shuttle ride and parking.
Another Tourism Business Locally Owned and Operated by a Norfolk County Resident.
Trip Description
Whether you’re kayaking or Turbo-Tubing, Big Creek offers some of the best eagle sightings 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 is a mild current river offers a 9km paddling adventure.
Big Creek Tubing 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 Health Protocols.
This route skill level is beginner to experienced because of the slow current on the river… and requires paddling effort.
Most people average 4 to 5 hours when tubing this route. If in a kayak… most people average about 2.5- 3 hours.
Suggested Ages: 6 years and up. With children, adults can tether the child’s tube to their tube when the child gets tired.
Suggested Weight: If over 270 lbs… call us to see what boat is best.
How It Works: We have you park at the end point… then shuttle you 9 km upstream to the start… you them paddle downstream… with a short 3 km ride back to your vehicle.
Parking & Meetup Area: NEW THIS YEAR… we are located at Birds Canada parking area at 115 Front Rd, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0
This location also has takeout-food and gas about 500 meters away plus the opportunity to visit and use the Birds Canada trails and facilities.
Big Creek Dates & Times
OPENS SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2024
You Must Reserve in Advance.
Only offering trips on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Mondays.
Thursday & Friday start times are 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am and 12pm
Weekend & Holiday Monday start times are 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am and 12pm
LAST DAYS for paddling BIG CREEK are September 5,6,7 and 8th, 2024
Other Information
Trip is about 9kms with slow current, but deep
Approximately 4-5 hour trip tubing
Approximately 2-3 hour trip in kayak or tandem kayak
Please Check Our Weather Alert On the Day of Your Trip Before Coming.
Your Trip
What to Bring:
- Good sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, retainer string for eye glasses, insect repellant, water & snacks, gloves if hands blister easily, lip balm and ziplocks for your cell phone.
- Bring footwear you don’t mind getting wet.
- 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!
How Your Trip Works:
- You can book online or email… info@grandriverrafting.ca or contact us directly by phone 519-442-2519 or. Even though we have up to 3 people answering the phones, our lines are extremely busy… email is always best! Make sure to ask for BIG CREEK.
- Once booked… we will send you a confirmation with what to bring and to drive to 157 Front Rd, Port Rowan, N0E 1W0 (must use google, other apps go to wrong location).
- Upon arrival, meet your driver, get equipped and do an orientation talk about your trip.
- Once everyone is ready… we shuttle you upstream… you get your boat… then paddle down the river to the exit point.
- Then a short 3km shuttle back to your vehicle.
Weather & Cancellation Policies:
Final price is based on headcount given 48 hours out from date of event.
If cancellation is given 48 hours in advance, there is a full refund.
If cancelled under 48 hours, there is a 75% refund.
If cancelled on the day of your trip… there is no refund.
If bad weather… please check our 7am daily weather update to see if you are “good to go” before leaving your house.
Your group has 3 choices if bad weather:
- Move start time around
- Choose another date
- Get a full refund
