Grand River Rafting

Grand River Rafting Company offers outdoor adventures and boat rentals on the Grand River in Ontario, with locations and routes near Brantford, Paris, Cambridge, Caledonia and Guelph. Operating from May through October, the company serves beginners and more experienced paddlers with trips ranging from 5 to 17 kilometres. Options include the Sycamore, Five Oaks, Caledonia, Glen Morris, Paris and Cambridge routes, with estimated outings lasting about 1.5 to 5 hours depending on the trip.

Guests can choose from tubes, kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, two-person “yaks” and rafts, including larger rafts for group outings. The company also provides hourly kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals at Brant Conservation Area and Guelph Lake, as well as an introductory lesson option. Groups of 20 or more can access weekday discounts, and school and youth programs include floating and hiking classroom experiences and Indigenous programs. Grand River Rafting also sells used boats and gift certificates, and provides trip information, safety protocols and planning resources for visitors.