Prices include boat, PFD jacket, paddle, safety kit, orientation map talk, shuttle ride and parking.
Private Boat Shuttle
As of 2023, Grand River Rafting will no longer offer personal boat shuttles... please see our link below for an alternative suggestion.
Trip Map
Paris to Brant Park Map
A Day at Grand River Rafting
Start Times
Spring | May 6 to June 28, 2024
Monday to Friday Start Time: 10am, 11:30, 1:00pm
Weekend & Statutory Start Times: 10:00am, 11:00, 12:00pm, 1:00pm
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
Summer | June 29 to September 2, 2024
Open Weekdays are Monday Thursday, Friday with Start Times: 10am, 11:00, 12:00pm, 1:00pm
Weekend & Statutory Start Times: 9:30am, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12pm, 12:30, 1pm, 1:30pm
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
Fall | September 3 to October 14, 2024
Monday to Friday Start Time: 10am, 11:30, 1:00pm
Weekend Start Times & Statutory Holidays: 10:00am, 11:00, 12:00pm, 1:00pm
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your start time.
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.
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.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please check our “Grand River Weather Alert Page” before leaving home… to see if your trip is a go.
If our weather webpage states poor weather on the Grand River, 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.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Trip Description
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 as it makes for a relaxing day or the perfect introduction.
The Paris to Brant Park route is a scenic paddle from a quaint town setting 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.
The trip starts in the town of Paris, Ontario, which gives you access to stores and amenities right at the starting point.
Please view our Paddlers Discount with Wincey Market Dollars in Paris
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 COVID Health Protocols.
How Your Trip Works
- 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!
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Basically we look after everything… you just bring your lunch, personals and yourselves!
What To Bring
- Good sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, retainer string for eye glasses, water & snacks, gloves if hands blister easily, lip balm.
- Bring footwear you don’t mind getting wet… the river bottom is rocky.
- 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!
- If cooler weather… dress in layers so you can strip down as you get hot.
- 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
- We have water refill station for bring-your-own-water bottle.