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Trip Description

Number of People per Boat: 3 per boat max. (2 adults and two very small children possible, but call or email us to book 2 adults and 2 children.)

Suggested Paddling Skills for this Boat:  If you are a first time or a beginner… we do not recommend choosing a canoe to paddle the Grand River.

The canoe is the most tippiest and difficult boat to steer, especially if you are inexperienced. In moving water, knowing how to steer and keep your balance is so important.

For a beginner, we suggest renting a two person non-tip yak or a tandem kayak, instead. Or taking our one hour canoe lesson before doing your trip.

If you have done a lot of lake canoeing, please ask our staff for an extra kayak paddle to use when in moving water… it will give you better steering response.

Suggested Ages: 3 years and up, with an experienced canoeists steering (an experienced canoeist is someone that has the skill to paddle in moving current).

Suggested Weight: 50 to 250 lbs

This Boat Can Be Used On These Trips: Cambridge, Glen Morris and Paris routes

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED… 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.

Trip Pricing

Price of Boat and Persons (HST tax not included):

  1. Glen Morris to Paris 11.5 km:   $75 per boat plus $10 per person
  2. Paris to Brant Park 13 km:   $75 per boat plus $10 per person
  3. Cambridge to Paris 17.5 km:   $85 per boat plus $10 per person
  4. Big Creek to Lake Erie 9 km  $85 per boat plus $10 per person

Prices Include

  • boat, paddle, life-jacket, safety kit
  • river map & orientation talk
  • shuttle ride to start point
  • free entrance fee
  • free parking & picnic area
  • water refill for bring your own bottle
  • Paddlers Discount with Wincey Market Dollars in Paris

Available Upgrades

  • You can take a one hour lessons before your canoe trip for $25 per person, available only on the Paris to Brant Park trip. 
  • Campsites available at end point, if paddling the Cambridge or Glen Morris trips.
  • Please note… HST is not included in prices.
  • We have different meet up places for each trip… so please read your confirmation for which location to drive to!
  • Grand River Rafting is certified with the Safe Travel Stamp and here are our Covid Health Protocols for keeping customers safe.
  • Please Check Our Weather Alert On the Day of Your Trip Before Coming.

Trips

Paris to Brant Park Trip 13km

Paris to Brant Park Trip. With all our trips, you park where your trip ends… and we shuttle you upstream. This trip shuttles you into the picturesque town of Paris. The Paris to Brant Park trip is considered our most gentle paddle.

There is a section of fast moving water at the start, followed by more placid waters. It has a picnic site with washrooms along the way, fresh water springs, an old 1830’s mine shaft and spots to swim. Great route for non-swimmers to try!

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Paris To Brant... Date and Rates

Glen Morris to Paris Trip 11km

Glen Morris to Paris Area Trip.  This Grand River route starts above Glen Morris at the ruins of an 1867 woolen mill and ends below the stone towers of the Three Sisters (about 3 km above Paris). It has about 1 km of easy splash to paddle, fresh water springs, an island to stop at and spots to swim,. The picnic area is at the end point where your vehicle is parked.

Because the Grand River averages less then a meter deep in most spots… enjoyable for non-swimmers.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Glen Morris... Dates and Rates

Cambridge to Paris Trip 17.5km

The Cambridge to Paris trip.  This is our longest route, most people take between 4-5 hours, depending on how much you paddle and river flow rates. The trip starts at the south end of Cambridge, ending below the stone towers called the Three Sisters (about 3 km above Paris). Along the way are experience a series of easy splash sections, fresh water springs, spots to swim and a washroom stop at the Glen Morris Village launch. Because of the length… we don’t suggest this route for Beginners.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Cambridge... Dates and Rates

Big Creek to Lake Erie Trip 9km

The Big Creek to Lake Erie Trip is just over 2 hours away from Toronto.

This is a narrow river with a slow current, so requires paddling. It is also a deep river.

What sets this river apart, is the opportunity to paddle through a forest! About a 2-3 hour trip by canoe.

This is a deep river where you slide over trees and have to weave your way to get through in some spots.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Big Creek Trip... Dates and Rates

Important Info

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, because the river bottom is rocky.
  3. If you burn easy, please wear long sleeves and pants, otherwise swim suits or clothes that dry quickly. Denim jeans are not a good idea, because they stay wet forever!
  4. If cooler weather dress in layers so you can strip down as you get hot.

 

How Your Trip Works:

  1. You can book online…  or contact us directly by phone 519-442-2519 or email. We host over 40,000 people yearly… so our phones are busy even with 3 people answering!  So, if choosing to call, please be patient.
  2. Once booked, we will send you a confirmation with what to bring and where to meet. Please read your confirmation to see where to drive to,  because we have 4 locations.
  3. Upon arrival, there are portable washrooms & change rooms. When you come to the desk to register… remember to bring: your car keys, sunscreen, water, snacks and double ziplock bags for cell phones
  4. Once registered, get equipped with paddle & jacket, do an orientation talk and take a photo of your route map.
  5. 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.

 

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 deposit refund.

If you cancel under 48 hours, there is a 75% refund.

If you cancel on the day of… there is no refund.

 

Weather Cancellation Policy

Before leaving your home to come here… please check our Weather Alert Update to make sure you are good to go.

If our weather alert states… “Possible Inclement Weather” or “Unsafe Weather”

Your group has 3 choices:

  1. Move start time around
  2. Choose another date
  3. Get a full refund