Truly Canadian Things To Do With Guests From Overseas
If you’re looking for fun things to do this summer with guests from oversees come and give them something truly Canadian to do. Take them on a canoe, kayak or rafting adventure on the beautiful and historic Grand River just one hour west of Toronto and 50 minutes east of London, Ontario. The... Read more
Toronto’s Family Staycation & Outdoor Eco Adventure
If you are looking for a great close to home staycation with your family come and give the Grand River watershed a try. The Grand River is just an hour or so drive west of Toronto, Ontario and is easily accessible from highways 403 and 401. The Grand River valley is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.... Read more
Toronto’s Eco Adventure Tours
Living in a large metropolitan area like Toronto you may wonder what eco adventures you could have close to home without even getting into a car. Just 100km’s to the west of Toronto is the Grand River watershed and the city of Brantford. Brantford lies on the main rail between Montreal, Toronto,... Read more
Fun Things to do With Your Family That Won’t Break the Bank
If you’re looking to give your family fun things to do year round that won’t break the bank try coming to the Brantford and Brant County area. Brantford and Brant County are just 100 km west of Toronto and 80 km east of London, Ontario and are easily accessible from highways 401 and 403. What... Read more
Fun Things To Do In Brantford & Area
The city of Brantford Ontario has a population of over ninety thousand people and is located about 100 km’s west of Toronto and about 80km’s east of London Ontario. It’s also only a 100 km’s or so from Niagara Falls and the United States border crossing at Buffalo, New York. Brantford... Read more
Bird Watching Along a Canadian Heritage River
The Grand River watershed in Southern Ontario is a bird watchers paradise. Throughout the watershed of this Canadian Heritage River there have been 292 bird species recorded. Many of these species breed along the banks of the Grand River. In the area between Cambridge and Paris, 114 species have... Read more
Bald Eagles Return to the Grand River Watershed
It’s really great to see Bald Eagles are returning to the Grand River Watershed in southern Ontario, Canada. The population of this raptor was decimated in the 60’s and 70’s. In survey’s done each winter between Paris and Brantford it has been determined that their numbers are increasing.... Read more
Bald Eagles in Brant County
Water quality in the Grand River has improved significantly over the past few decades. This is measured over time by looking at the various forms of life residing in the river. The insect population living in the river bottom and the aquatic plant life are two indicators. High nutrient levels... Read more
Grand Paddle 2010
This year’s Grand Paddle is proving to be bigger and better than ever. The Grand Paddle will be held on JULY 1st and Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company, area LCBO employees, local fishermen and residents will be participating in the 5th annual Grand Paddle. This non-profit, sponsored event... Read more
The Grand Paddle 2007
On JULY 2nd Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company, area LCBO employees, local fishermen and residents participated in the 4th annual Grand Paddle. This non-profit, sponsored event helps rehabilitate the Grand River Watershed. Last year’s event generated over $ 8,000.00 which went into creek rehabilitation... Read more