Rafting the Grand River . Guided Oneida Rafting

Open 7 days a week . April til November . Reservations Required

The Guided Oneida Trip paddles through a beautiful wilderness. It has about 1 km of easy splash to run. There is a stop to visit the famous hollow sycamore... go body surfng from an island... stop to drink from fresh water springs... visit a beech stand with wild edible plants... and paddle under the shadows of the 1852 Three Sisters.

Bring your cameras... we supply waterproof bags! 

Enjoy a unique guided adventure that is a "step up" from anything else offered in the valley!

Visit the 300 yr Sycamore Tree...    Paddle into some splash...      Try walking across the river!

Paddle through the towering Three Sisters… see the “spring rock” in the river…

Marvel that you are in a wilderness so close… that seems so far away.  

Below is our interactive map of the activities you can experience along the Oneida Route 

Click to enlarge details of the Oneida Paddle in a larger map

The Oneida Route is a 13 km long paddle. It takes about 4 to 5 hours.

The river averages about 1 meter in depth. It is about 50 meters wide with a visible stone bottom.This section offers about 1 km of fun splash to paddle in a beautiful forested setting.

Wildlife is abundant but seeing them before they hear you is the challenge.

There are no poisonous snakes and no biting insects while out on the river.

There are spots where you can stop for a picnic lunch. The river is safe to swim in, but wear your sandals.

For 2-8 people (1 raft) the price below includes a 3-5 hour guided rafting trip with one guide, one raft, paddles, life jackets, cooler for food, drinking water, return shuttle ride and 30 L waterproof bag for cameras, phones etc.

For 9-15 people (2 rafts) the price below includes a 3-5 hour guided rafting trip with one guide, two rafts, paddles, life jackets, cooler for food, drinking water, return shuttle ride and 30 L waterproof bag for cameras, phones etc.

For 16-23 people (3 rafts) the price below includes a 3-5 hourr guided rafting trip with one guide, three rafts, paddles, life jackets, cooler for food, drinking water, return shuttle ride and 30 L waterproof bag for cameras, phones etc. 

Private Guided Oneida Option (for 2 or more people wishing their own personal guide)
Couples  $250 total plus HST... choose your own start time.
3-4 people  $270 total plus HST... choose your own start time.
5-6 people  $300 total plus HST... an additional 2 people beyond the six people can be added for $35 each plus HST... choose your own start time.
9-12 people  $475 total plus HST... an additional 3 people can be added beyond 12 people for $33 each plus HST... choose your own start time...  1 guide with 2 rafts.
16-18 people  $650 total plus HST... an additional 5 people can be added beyond 18 people for $30 each plus HST... choose your own start time... 1 guide with 3 rafts.

River Lunch: We stop along the river to have lunch. We supply waterproof lunch coolers. You can bring your own lunch or we can offer our Tripper Lunch. Our lunch includes a large fresh wrap stuffed with your choice of turkey, beef, ham, chicken, veggie or Chicken Caesar… plus homemade butter tart or large cookie, fruit and juice/pop/water. Cost is $15 each with tax included. 

The Rafts: Top quality whitewater rafts made by Aire. They are self-bailing, multi chambered, stable &  safe. These 5 meter rafts have floating floors that easily seat 6 people plus! They are like sitting around a big kitchen table.

Our Guides:  Our guides spend the day with you... the way they would with friends. They deliberately customize the trip to help you explore & experience as much of the river as possible.

Comments From Our Customers:

“We highly recommend Grand River Rafting. The guides are very knowledgeable, friendly, fun and skilled. Our family enjoyed the trip very much and hope to go again soon.”   The Knill Family, Brantford, Ontario 

An afternoon on the Grand River with Grand River Rafting is an adventure the whole family can enjoy.” Chris, Tenley, Stephane, Lauren, Erin and Michael Dubois, Brantford, Ontario

 We keep it simple… everything is looked after by us… and you enjoy the day!