Prices include boat, PFD jacket, paddle, safety kit and safety orientation map talk.
Paddle Rafting Trip
$55per person plus HST
Add shuttle ride for $5/person plus HST
Guide included based on 8-12 people per raft
Canoe Trips
$55per person plus HST
Add shuttle ride for $5/person plus HST
Guide included, based on 3 people per canoe
Kayak Trips
$50per person plus HST
Add shuttle ride for $5/person plus HST
Add a guide for $225 plus HST
Tandem Kayak for two is $80 plus HST
Turbo Tube Trips
$25per person plus HST
Add shuttle ride for $5/person plus HST
Add a guide for $225 plus HST
This is the 5km Five Oaks Route
Not OPHEA Elementary
Not OPHEA Secondary
About the River Trip
The shallowness and the slowness of the Grand River offers a safe experience for school trips.
The river often warms up to 20C by mid-May because of the 1 meter depth.
Students get a chance to paddle some easy currents, calm pools and even a bit of splash!
Paddling through this forest setting offers the opportunity to see birds, fish, reptiles and animals… but there is nothing dangerous.
There is a picnic area along the way, fresh water springs to drink from and an old mine from the year 1830.
River Trip Distance
Paris to Brant Park… 13 km (4-5 hrs)
Paris to Five Oaks… 8 kms (3 hrs)
Five Oaks to Brant Park… 5 kms (1.5-2 hrs)
Trip Map
Paris to Brant Park Map
Over View
- 8 person non-tip rafts are $160 each plus HST
- 12 person non-tip rafts are $220 each plus HST
- canoes with up to 3 people are $75 each plus HST
- single kayaks are $50 each plus HST
- tandem kayak for two people is $70 plus HST
- turbo tubes are $26 per person plus HST
- shuttle rides are $5 per person plus HST
- safety river guides are $200 per guide plus HST
May 20 -June 30 or Sept 6 til Oct 2
You can choose your own start time!
Our trips on this route meets or exceed all the required guidelines for canoe, kayak and paddle-rafting trips.
How Your Trip Works
- To reserve please contact us directly by phone 519-442-2519 or email.
- School trips can choose their start times.
- We will send you a confirmation with what to bring and where to meet
- Upon arrival there will be a washroom break, followed by dividing into groups, getting equipped and a safety orientation talk.
- Once everyone is ready… we launch and paddle down the river to the exit point.
Check Our Weather Alert Before Coming
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.
Prices Include
- boat, paddle, life jacket, safety kit
- staff to properly fit students with jackets
- safety orientation talk
- guides and life guards as needed to OPHEA standards
Weather and 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 cancellation is given the day before, there is a 75% refund.
- If cancellation is on the day of the trip, there is no refund.
If our “Grand River Weather Alert Page” states poor weather, your group has 3 choices:
- You can come at your assigned time or email us to request moving your time around.
- Or you can email us and request another date.
- 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 12 hours or less.
