Kayaking

Kayaking the Grand River is like becoming a swan on the water… so easy to learn in comparison to a canoe… and far more stable then a canoe.

Everyone thinks you need to be able to do a “kayak roll” in order to paddle these boats. Truth be told…  because the Grand River is so shallow, if you did a kayak roll… you would knock your “block ” off!

We do have about a 1 hour kayak lessons available before the trip… $30 per person.

Number of People per Boat: These are our single boat rentals we do have 2 person kayaks for rental

Suggested Paddling Skills for this Boat: Beginner-Novice-Experienced

Suggested Ages: Suitable for younger children in our 2 person boats. We do have a limited number of child kayaks for rent.

Suggested Weight: up to 250 lbs. If bigger in weight or size…please call us for our recommendation.

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.

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!

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.

The Five Oaks to Brant Park is our shortest trip.

If you are a beginner and want to try a canoe for the first time on a river… then this 5km paddle is the best choice.

Five Oaks is for families with young children… or people wishing to see what paddling the Grand River is like.

At the end, the river becomes like a lake because of a dam further downstream. So the last last kilometer of paddling has very little current.

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.