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Turbo Tubing

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Trip Description

Family Turbo Tubing one hour west of Toronto… near Paris… the prettiest little town in Southern Ontario.

Our Turbo Tubing is something everyone can do… which means we will see you alive at the end!

Our routes are not aggressive… we host 3 year olds to 90 year olds in our turbo tubes.

For those with children, we offer twine to tether the child’s boat to the adult boat.

You will have to paddle in some sections.

This is a wilderness setting… so no shops along the way.

Lots of wildlife, places to swim and fresh springs to drink from.

Most people average 3-5 hours when tubing a route.

This is just a great way to be individual, yet together!

Please note… ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST.

Number of People per Boat: one per boat.

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

Suggested Ages: 3 years and up. If small children, we supply straps to tether the child’s tube to the adult’s tube

Suggested Weight: up to 300 lbs

This Boat Can Be Used On These Trips:

  1. Paris to Five Oaks is our 2 hour tubing route for families with children.
  2. Next best is Glen Morris.
  3. The Paris to Brant Trip is a more enduring paddle, because of no current for the last 1.5 kms.

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.

Trip Pricing

Price of Boat and Persons

  1. Glen Morris to Paris 11.5 km: $35 per person plus HST.   
  2. Paris to Brant Park 13 km: $35 per person plus HST.
  3. Five Oaks to Brant Park (link)… our new 2 hour tubing route of 5km is $27 per person plus HST
  4. Paddle the Canadian Amazon (link)…  this one of a kind 9km paddle through a forest is $38 per person plus HST.

See maps below for “book trip” with available dates and times.

Full payment is required in advance… please scroll down to see our weather & cancellation policies.

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

Please Check Our Weather Alert On the Day of Your Trip Before Coming.

Prices Include

  • boat, paddle, life-jacket, safety kit
  • river map & orientation talk
  • shuttle ride to start point
  • free park entry
  • free parking & picnic area
  • water refill for bring your own bottle
  • Paddlers Discount with Wincey Market Dollars in Paris

Other Details

  • Campsites available at end point, if paddling the Cambridge or Glen Morris trips.
  • Please note… HST is not included in prices.
  • We have different meet up places for each trip… so please read your confirmation for which location to drive to!
  • Grand River Rafting is certified with the Safe Travel Stamp and here are our Covid Health Protocols for keeping customers safe.

Trips

Glen Morris to Paris Trip 11km

The Glen Morris to Paris has the most moving water… but it is still a trip where you have to paddle in the slow spots. Good for all ages… but does average around 4 hours to tube when flowing at summer rates.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Glen Morris... Dates and Times

Five Oaks to Brant Park Trip 5km

The Five Oaks to Brant Park is our shortest trip. It takes about 2 hours to paddle. It is designed for families with young children… or people wishing to see what tubing is like before doing a longer trip on our other routes. This route is turbo tubing only.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book 2 Hour Tubing Trip... Dates & Times

Paris to Brant Park Trip 13km

The Paris to Brant Park is our longest trip… about 5 hours average. It has more slow water on it where you have to paddle… suggested for youth 12 years and up. Not recommended for seniors with low endurance.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Paris Trip... Dates and Times

Big Creek to Lake Erie Trip 9km (now closed for 2021 season)

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 4 hour trip.

For more details of the route and to view a map, please visit this link.

Book Big Creek Trip... Dates and Times

Important Info

What to Bring:

  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 hot.
  5. Due to health protocols we are not supplying dry bags… so please bring ziplock bags or bags capable of keeping car keys, cell phones and personals dry

 

How Your Trip Works:

  1. You can book online “Book Now” or please contact us directly by phone 519-442-2519 or email… we host over 40,000 people yearly… we have 3 people answering phones… so be patient if calling.
  2. Once booked… we will send you a confirmation with what to bring and where to meet
  3. Upon arrival, there are portable washrooms & change rooms, register at our desk, then get equipped, do an orientation talk about your trip and map.
  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.

 

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 under 48 hours, there is a 75% refund.

If cancellation is after midnight on the day of the trip, there is no refund.

 

Inclement Weather Policy

We want you to enjoy your trip, not endure it!

Weather can vary within 30 miles, so please check our “Grand River Weather Update Page” before leaving home to see if your trip is a go.

If the webpage states poor weather on the Grand River, your group has 3 choices:

  1. You can come at your assigned time or email us to request moving your time around.
  2. Or you can email us and request another date.
  3. 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 about 12 hours out.