Paris to Brant Park

Use this link to access our “free” Grand River Rafting App or download the QR code!

Download at home to save paying for data.

This app is like having a personal guide take you down the river.

For “Trip Code”, please type in paris. Our longest beginner trip…13km about 3.5-4.5 hrs.

All prices include boat, PFD jacket, paddle, safety kit, orientation talk, river map app, shuttle ride and parking.

The Paris to Brant Park trip is 13 km long (8 miles).

We do not recommend turbo tubing this route with seniors or children because the last mile of the trip requires paddling. In tubes this trip averages 5 hours.

The Grand River averages 1 meter in depth with 2 meter deep pools…

Many first-time canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board clients prefer this route it is more relaxing, a perfect introduction to the different types of water to paddle.

The Paris to Brant Park route is a scenic paddle into a pristine wilderness.  The section has moving shallow rapids at 1 km mark and then easy going after that.

Some of the highlights are swimming areas and fresh spring water (if you drink the spring water, it is at your own risk, it has not been tested)

There are picnic stops and portable washrooms at the 9 km mark on this route.

Remember to download at home the above QR code to access your river app for where to paddle, the location of the spring water, picnic area, washrooms and swim spots.

The trip starts in the town of Paris, Ontario, which gives you access to stores and amenities right at the starting point.

For age, we normally suggest 4 years and up.

For weight, if over 270lbs, please call or email our office to see what boat is best.

We are certified By Ontario Tourism Safe Traveler Stamp… visit our Health Protocols.

On the Paris to Brant Route … there is the option to take a canoe, kayak or SUP lesson before your trip.

The one hour lessons are before your trip. We offer paddling instruction on canoes, kayaks and sups.

Cost is $30 per person plus HST… includes instructor and all equipment.

Lesson reservations needed. Please call our office to reserve 519-442-2519.

1. You can book online or if needing help… call our office at 519-442-2519. If calling, please be patient, because even with 3 people on phones… we are busy. Email is always best!
2. Once booked… we will send you a confirmation with what to bring and where to meet. For the Paris Trip, please drive to 119 Jennings Rd, (Brantford, Brant Park) 
3. Upon arrival, park your vehicle, register at our desk, get equipped and do an orientation map-talk. There are portable washrooms & change rooms here too.
4. 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.
5. Basically we look after everything… you just bring your lunch, personals and yourselves!
6. Remember to download at home the above QR code to access your river app for where to paddle, the location of the spring water, picnic area, washrooms and swim spots.

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… the river bottom is rocky.
3. 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!
4. If cooler weather… dress in layers so you can strip down as you get warm.
5. Due to health protocols we are not supplying dry bags… so please bring zip-lock bags or bags capable of keeping car keys, cell phones and personals dry
6. We have water refill station for bring-your-own-water bottle.

1. For nearby Restaurants visit…  Paris Eateries
2. For “Other Things To Do” visit… Attractions
3. For Accommodations visit… Hotels & Campsites