Guided Grand River Canoe Kayak Trip - Discover With Uniqueness

Guided Grand River canoe and kayak trips have beenthe guide. Most trips are 3 to 5 hours of leisure
attracting many families new to the experience of riverpaddling depending on which section of the watershed
paddling. Over 30,000 paddlers visit the Grand River inis chosen.
Southern Ontario yearly. Many paddlers brush throughThe prettiest wilderness section to paddle on the
the valley totally unaware of what is there.Grand River is a 3 hour trip between Glen Morris and
This river is rich in native history steeped in the warsParis. For a unique 6-7 hour paddle which can be
of the Mohawks, Huron and other Iroquoian nations. Itbroken into a relaxing weekend trip, there is the Glen
contains the largest selection of plants, wildlife andMorris to Brant Park... offering the best of the Grand
trees in Canada. There are fresh springs to taste andRiver. If new to the Grand River ask the outfitter to
many historical points of interest. The fishing isrecommend a suitable trip to match paddling skills.
excellent with over 80 species of recorded fish. AndGuiding services can vary and it is always wise to
the return of rare species such as ospreys, eagles andinquire. Some guides basically deliver customers from
beaver have given the valley bragging rights.point A to B on the river with a set time schedule.
For the novice new to the Grand River... a guided trip isOther guides are certified instructors which can teach
a unique way of opening the door. Guided trips notproper strokes and steering techniques. The best
only insure safety between point A and B, but offerguides not only instruct paddling techniques but teach
instructional teaching on river paddling techniques. Butand explore the river valley.
the highlight of every trip is the rich enhancement ofMany customers upon arrival expect their own
experiencing the plants, wildlife and native history ofexclusive guide only to discover that they have been
the valley.batched with other groups. These "one-guide-batch"
Most of the Grand River outfitting companies aretrips are often a unpleasant experience. The slowest
located along the picturesque section of the Grandpaddler holds up the entire group and diverts most of
River between Kitchener and Brantford. There arethe guide's attention. When booking a guided trip inquire
presently six companies offering guiding services. Theywhether it is a batch or exclusive service being
are open from April until November, seven days aprovided. Exclusive guided services costs more but the
week with variable hours of operation. All thelearning experience is worth it.
companies have websites and can be easily locatedAfter a guided trip, many have gained the "river
by googling "Grand River guided canoe trips".smarts" and confidence to explore on their own... and
The cost of guiding services between outfitters isare encouraged to do so. The Grand River offers lots
basically the same. Small exclusive groups vary fromof opportunity. It is the largest watershed in Southern
$60 to $100 per person excluding tax. Large groupsOntario with over 300 kilometers of nearby wilderness
cost around $25 to $40 per person excluding tax.paddling from the Bruce Highlands to the shores of
These prices include all equipment, guide, upstreamLake Erie.
shuttle service and sometimes lunch.But the best thing about the Grand River is that it is
The guided "trip" works as follows... the customerone of the few pristine rivers where a family can drive
parks their vehicle at the trip exit point and thenone hour from Toronto... experience a day's wilderness
shuttled upstream to paddle back to their vehicle withpaddle... and still be in their own bed at night.