Paddling Experiences with Grand River Rafting

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

Grand River Rafting offers some of the most unique paddling experiences on the Grand River.

Our learning experiences on the Grand range from interactive powwow dancing to star gazing & moonlight paddling experiences on the Grand.

Located one hour west of Toronto on the Grand River near Paris, Ontario.  

Below is a list of our "Grand Experiences" for you to discover! 

 

The Art of Flintknapping... Paddle down the Grand to experience the art of making arrowheads. Our instructor will show how arrowheads are made... with the toolage that the First Nations of the Grand Valley might have used.

 

The Star Gazers Drift ... this experience on the Grand offers the chance to learn the constellations while you paddle at night or do a full moon paddle. 

 

The Night Safari ... this Grand experience is a night of calling coyotes... calling in owls... and a stakeout to draw in the moth beauties of the night with a local naturalist.

 

Insect and Butterfly Hiking Classroom... Experience a hike where you learn about butterflies, beetles and other insects of the Grand Valley with a local entomologist.

 

Algonquin Canoe Trip Planning School ... Want to experience Algonquin? This is a 5 hr course preparing people for doing wilderness canoe tripping. The course covers canoeing, portaging, map reading & planning, how to pack & foods, setting up camp and emergency smarts.

 

First Nations Iroquoian Experiences of the Grand River ... this is the opportunity to interact with Iroquoian speakers on tradition, culture and history... we can even offer group dancing.

 

The Painter's Drift... experience a floating art classroom... this program is for those interested in painting landscapes of the Grand Valley with artist/instructor Jeanette Obbink.

 

Fly Fishing School for Beginners ... learn the art of flyfishing, this fly fishing experience on the Grand river makes the sport easier to learn then you think... 6 hour instruction course.

 

Spey Casting School for Beginners... the Grand is the perfect place to experience the art of how to spey cast... both single and double handed. This is an 8 hour course.

 

Learn How to Canoe & Kayak ... Experience the beauty of the Grand River while doing an instructional course of how to paddle while being guided down the Grand River.

 

Float and Fly Adventure ... two experiences in one! Spend a weekend in southern Ontario rafting the Grand River and then visit rience the zip lines of Lake Erie.

 

Our learning experiences on the Grand... offer one of the most unique out door experiences in the Grand valley... for those who want to do more then just paddle the Grand River.

 

"When the shore is touched... the paddle laid down... 

You are different... even if it is only for the moment of being there."