Toronto Area Mini Family Vacation Staycation
Looking for a budget minded mini vacation? Just 100 km. west of the city of Toronto, Ontario you will find the Grand River valley, Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company and Brant Conservation Area. Heritage River has a number of riverside campsites within the park which make for a great base camp for many outdoor activities from hiking and biking to canoeing, kayaking and rafting. Brant Conservation Area also boasts a huge outdoor pool. There are many hiking and biking trails through and around the park. The Grand River also passes through the park and offers some of the best canoeing, kayaking and rafting to be found in the province of Ontario. If you are a fisherman you won’t be disappointed as the Grand River offers fantastic fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, pike and rainbow and brown trout. Bird watchers too will love this area. 85% of the endangered species found in Canada can be found in the Grand River valley…it is truly a nature lovers dream. If camping is not for you then you can get discounted room rates at the Best Western Brant Park Inn or Hampton Inn when booking directly with them and Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company. The River Ridge Bed and Breakfast located right on the Grand River in Paris is also a great place to stay.
Sample camping packages available from Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company at Brant Conservation Area:
- Two nights riverside camping with a self-guided raft trip for a family/group of 6 people
$250.00 plus HST
- Two nights riverside camping with a self-guided canoe trip for a family/group of 6 people (two canoes)
$220.00 plus HST
- Two nights riverside camping with a self-guided kayak trip for family/group of 6 people
$325.00 plus HST
Heritage River can customize trip packages to suit your needs upon request.
Advance reservations are required.
Some route restrictions apply.
This summer save your money and time and drive just an hour or so west of Toronto to the beautiful and historic Grand River Valley.