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
The Canoe… A Truly Canadian Tradition
It the last few years kayaking and whitewater rafting have become great Canadian pastimes, but nothing still says Canadian tradition like the canoe. Though the days of the Birch bark canoe may have passed one can still get the feeling of this truly Canadian pastime in a new style canoe. Canoes... Read more
Spring Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting on the Nith River
The Nith River is a tributary of the Grand River and enters into the Grand River in Paris, Ontario. Spring whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking on Nith River should be done with discretion as flows can get dangerously high and water temperature can be deadly cold even with a wetsuit. Many... Read more
Southern Ontario’s Near Wilderness
Living in southern Ontario, many of us think of the wilderness being the North Country, the Boreal Forest and Canadian Shield. Maybe your mind thinks of Algonquin Provincial Park or Killarney Provincial Park. Yet Southern Ontario offers many near wildernesses within an hour or two’s drive... Read more
Paddling the Grand River from Paris to Branford
Whether canoeing, kayaking or rafting, you can access the Grand on the downstream side of Penman’s Dam on the East side of the river. You can park in the lot at the corner of Willow and Elm Streets in Paris. As your journey begins you will travel through downtown Paris. The Nith River enters... Read more
Paddling the Grand River from Caledonia to Cayuga
Truly a timeless section of the Grand River and is great for any paddling skill level. Your trip begins at Caledonia dam where you will pass by the Grand River Mill. This 1850’s mill sets the pace for this historic trip. The river between Caledonia and Cayuga is steeped in history. This... Read more
Paddling the Grand River
The Grand River watershed is located approximately 100km, or about a one hour drive, west of Toronto, Ontario Canada. The Grand is just under 300km long and travels from north to south. It starts as a small stream in Dundalk, just south of Collingwood, Ontario and enters Lake Erie to the south... 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