Indulge in a “Taste Adventure”. Join Tasty Road Trips to discover where the locals eat, sip and know it’s worth the wait in line! Reservations are a must for the “All Inclusive Tours“. But you can also do a non-reservation tour called “Grab and Go Adventures”. Many of these trips are based out of Paris, Ontario. For more information, please knock on the door of Tasty Road Trips.
Wondering What The Locals Do Around Here ?
Tasty Road Trips!
Edible Plant & Tea Hikes
Want to learn about plants, trees, and teas of the wild? Then do a session with Tara and her teas! This is an interactive 1km hike showing you how to identify through touch, smell and sight…. learn unique ID features that are easy to remember. This 2-2.5hr hiking classroom experience is available on demand year round, for all ages. The cost is $30 per person plus HST (minimum cost of $200 plus HST). Hikes are done in the Paris, Ontario area. Link to GROWE Hikes.
Grand River Dinner Cruises
Looking for something different? Then lay down the paddle and experience a Grand River Dinner Cruise! These 2.5 hour dining cruises have a window at every private table as you travel up and down the Grand River. There are also lunch cruises, blazing fiddler cruises, sampling of local brewery cruises… even a river talk series with speakers from the Indigenous Haudenosaunee nation. Located at 36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, Ontario, N3W 2G9, which is about 25 minutes from our Cayuga location and about 45 minutes from our Brant Park and Birley-Gates locations.
Grand River Fly Fishing Trips
Enjoy a guided fly fishing trip on the Grand River for Steelhead or Smallmouth Bass. As a fishery, the Middle Grand excels in trout and bass. The trips are 5-6 hours. Choose from floating down the river in a drift boat… or doing a walk & wade fly fishing trip. Both trips are all inclusive, showcasing some of the best fly fishing sections on the Middle Grand. Pricing is based on 1-2 anglers… trips can also be customized. For more information… contact Fly Water Guiding Services.
Kayak the Canadian Amazon
Experience a “one-of-a-kind” kayak adventure on the “Canadian Amazon”... with Big Creek Paddle Adventure near Long Point. This is a 3-3.5 hr guided experience… paddling under the canopy of the Carolinian Forest. Let the guides make the river come alive as they share about the plants and wildlife of Big Creek. The trip is all inclusive… with homemade snacks! Paddle in single or tandem kayaks… if bringing children, the tandems are great! For more information & prices on paddling through the trees! … Visit kayaking trips on the Canadian Amzon.
Visit Six Nations of the Grand River
Travel 30 minutes south of Brantford to visit the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations from the Grand River Territories. This is the only place in North America where all Six Nations live together… The Seneca, The Cayuga, The Onondaga, The Oneida, The Mohawk and The Tuscarora. There is a traditional longhouse here, a Carolinian Tree Nursery, the renovated Chiefswood mansion of the famous poetess Pauline Johnson. Visit art studios, craft shops, food… and stay overnight in their beautiful on-suite log cabins!
Tour a Canadian Submarine!
Ever been in a 100 meter submarine? Step back into the 1960’s during the Cold War and tour through one of Canada’s stealth submarines called the HMCS Ojibwa. The HMCS Ojibwa Museum is a one hour guided tour through the submarine. This museum is located on the shores of Lake Erie at Port Burwell, about 1 hour from Grand River Rafting. Since the tours are done in small groups, we highly recommend advance reservations before arriving.
Indoor Golf Simulator Experience
This is where you can golf rain or shine! The Golf Barn is an indoor golf facility featuring 3 simulators. Learn, Practice and Play. Located about 15-20mins from Grand River Rafting at 194 Bethel Rd, Paris, On. Advance reservations are required. For more information and prices, please visit the Golf Barn Website.
Experience a Walking Tour!
Learn while you walk! Learn while you walk! Stroll Walking Tours is a great way to get a taste of Southern Ontario history, specifically Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and St. Jacobs. They host small group curated walks, 1-2 km in length taking about 90 minutes. Each walk has its own specialty topic… history, murals, churches, architecture and food tours. Reservations are required. For more information on exploring Ontario’s local backyards, villages and cities… visit Stroll Walking Tours.
Climb Ontario's Sand Hills
Visit Ontario’s biggest “sand pile”. These sand dunes tower over 100 meters above Lake Erie. There is family camping here, picnic areas as well as swimming in the lake. The Sand Hills are located about 1 hour from Grand River Rafting. For more information on this huge sand dune, visit Sand Hill Park.
Ziplines, Bike, Winery, Glamping
This place as got everything! Visit Long Point Eco-Adventures for a “all-in-one staycation”. You can try glamping, ziplines, night observatory star experiences, mountain bike tours & rentals, guided kayak trips, axe throwing, cold plunge saunas, dining and of course the famous Burning Kiln Winery. Located about 1 hour from Grand River Rafting. For more information visit Long Point Fun.
Learn to Fly Fish!
If wishing to learn how to fly fish… then knock on the door of Fly Water for casting and instruction. Tyler Dunsmore is an excellent instructor. His fly casting programs cover equipment, casting techniques, fly patterns to imitate river insects, insect cycles, presenting flies to fish, river safety and etiquette. This 5 hour course is all inclusive. Tyler teaches along the Grand River near Paris, Ontario. His courses are designed to accommodate 1-4 people… larger groups can be accommodated. For more information visit Fly Water Casting Lessons.
Two Row on the Grand
A one of a kind Canadian Experience! Paddle for 5 days or10 days from Cambridge to Lake Erie with the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations from the Grand River Territories. This is an opportunity to re-polish the chain of friendship as you camp, eat and participate in cultural experiences. This yearly paddle is from July 16 to July 25, 2025. There are only 75 spots available. Learn more about Two Row on the Grand.
Family Zoo Experience
Learn closeup and personal! Teach your family at the Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, which specializes in child educational experiences about wildlife. Come visit the animals, bring along your lunch and enjoy our picnic area, and take a stroll on a short nature trail (less than 1km long) in our 5 acres of woodland. The zoo is located about 30 minutes from Grand River Rafting. For more information visit Brantford Twin Valley Zoo.
SNIPE Paranormal Night
A Paranormal – Indigenous – Full Moon Paddle… Three in One! Meet SNIPE (Six Nations Investigating Paranormal Encounters). This tour is available on six full-moons from May til October. This adventure starts at the old Chiefswood Mansion at 7pm and ends at midnight. There are also beautiful log cabins for those wishing an overnight stay, as well as glamping and camping. For more information visit Whisper To The Moon
Local Hiking Trails
Here Are the Favourite Local Trails
FWR Dickson Wilderness Area (Free) 699, N Dumfries Twp Rd 5, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Pinehurst Conservation Area (Entrance Fee) 468 Pinehurst Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Sudden Regional Forest (Free) 1822 Spragues Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S5
Dryden Tract (Free) 1785 Alps Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S5
Drynan Tract (Free) 1192 Dumfries Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Apps Mill (Free) 335 Robinson Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 0L7
Burford Lions Art Cadman Park (Free) 78 Maple Ave N, Brant, ON N3T 5L7
SC Johnson Trail (Free) 801 Powerline Rd, Brantford, ON N3L 4A2
Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail (Free) Willow St, Paris, ON N3L 2M2
Swim & Picnic Areas
Here Are Some Swim & Picnic & Playground Areas
Pinehurst Conservation Area (Entrance Fee) 468 Pinehurst Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Brant Conservation Area (Entrance & Pool Fee) 119 Jennings Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5L7
Lions Park (Pool & Splash Pad Fee, Park & Playground free) 36-96 Laurel St, Paris, ON N3L 3L8
Burford Community Center (Free splash pad, playground) 14 Potter Dr, Burford, ON N0E 1A0
Mt Pleasant Nature Park (Free fishing and picnic area) 755 Mt Pleasant Rd, Mount Pleasant, ON N0E 1K0
Mohawk Park and Pavilion Picnic Area (Free & Frisbee Golf) 51 Lynnwood Dr, Brantford, ON N3S 6S3
Earl Haig Family Fun Park ( Fee for swim park & mini golf) 101 Market St S, Brantford, ON N3S 2E4
Bike Trails & Rentals
Bike Rentals, Repairs and Bike Trails
Heron Head Bikes (Bike Repairs & Rentals) 120 Morrell St, Brantford, ON N3T 4J7
Lost Bandit Bike Co (Repairs) 40 Dundas St W, Paris, ON N3L 1G2
Rotary Bike Park (Free) 400 Grand River Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 5A3
SC Johnson Trail (Free) 801 Powerline Rd, Brantford, ON N3L 4A2
Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail (Free) Willow St, Paris, ON N3L 2M2
Barkers Bush & Penman’s Pass (Free) 113 Broadway St W, Paris, ON N3L 0B1
Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail (Free) Beach Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5L9
Farm Gate Experiences
Brantwood Farms… 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford, ON N3P 1Z4
Devon Acres Organic Farm at 101 Robinson Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5L7
Little Brown Cow at 234 Cockshutt Rd, Brantford, ON N3R 0C1
Van Laeken Family Farm at 234 Cockshutt Rd, Brantford, ON N3R 0C1
Alberta Farms Country Market at 353 Governors Rd E, Paris, ON N3L 3E1
Kind Organics at 181 Jerseyville Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5M1
The Stand Burford at 127 King St, Burford, ON N0E 1A0
Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm at445 Ellis Ave, Brantford, ON N3R 0B8
Orchard Home Farms at 235 Howell Rd, Brant, ON N0E 1N0
CloverCroft Organic Farm at 285 Ayr Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E2
Moores Berries and Farm Fresh Produce at 497 Pinehurst Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Brantview Apples and Cider at 225 Howell Rd, St George, ON N0E 1N0
The Lavender Farm at 769 Drumbo Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Brantford Farmers Market at 79 Icomm Dr, Brantford, ON N3S 7N9
The Paris Wincey Mill Company at 31 Mechanic St, Paris, ON N3L 1K1
Brant County Garlic Company at 298 Thirteenth Concession Rd, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0
Sam’s Place Farm Market at 4665 ON-24, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0
Walters Greenhouse and Garden Center at 363 Governors Rd E, Brant, ON N3L 3E1
The Windmill Country Market at 701 Mt Pleasant Rd, Mount Pleasant, ON N0E 1K0
History Learning Experiences
Mohawk Chapel at 301 Mohawk St, Brantford, ON N3T5LN
Woodland Cultural Centre & Mohawk Residential School at 184 Mohawk St, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
Chiefswood National Historic Site at 1037 Brant County Hwy 54, Ohsweken, ON N3W 2G9
Bell Homestead National Historic at 94 Tutela Heights Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 1A1
Canadian Military Museum at 347 Greenwich St, Brantford, ON N3S 7X4
Paris Museum Historical Society at 51 William St, Paris, ON N3L 1L2
Myrtleville House Museum at 34 Myrtleville Dr, Brantford, ON N3V 1C2
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant at 20 Ava Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5G9
Brant County Museums and Archives at 57 Charlotte St, Brantford, ON N3T 2W7
Other Attractions in Ontario
What Else to do in Ontario? Attractions Ontario is your all-in-0ne Ontario Tourism site. This association represents over 500 tourism attractions and accommodations across Ontario. They offer coupon discounts for many of the attractions. The above photo is of Safari Niagara with the behind the scenes “pet & feed” a rhino, located in Stevensville, Ontario. Whether it is trampolines, climbing walls, segways, zip lines or indoor sky diving… Attractions Ontario has a huge list of partners to discover.
For insight on particular attractions… contact Attractions Ontario @ 416-868-4386
Breweries & Wineries
Paris Beer Company at 31 Mechanic St, Paris, ON N3L 1K1
Steel Wheel Brewery at 105 Powerline Rd, Brantford, ON L0R 1T0
Sassy Britches Brewery at 111 Sherwood Dr #4, Brantford, ON N3T 6J9
Flux Brewing Company at 185 Oakland Rd, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0
Brantview Apples and Cider at 225 Howell Rd, St George, ON N0E 1N0
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery at 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford, ON N3Y 4K3
Frisky Beaver Wines at 455 Radical Rd, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K2
Burning Kiln Winery at 1709 Front Rd, St Williams, ON N0E 1P0
Mann’s Distillery at 581 West St, Brantford, ON N3R 7C5
Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery at 1271 Reidsville Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0