Grand River - Paris to Brant day trip

This is nice stretch of river for an easy wilderness float trip down the Grand River. There are a few swifts and one easy class 1+ rapid on this stretch. Water levels this time of year should still be moderate. When I did this section a few years ago, there was a great variety of bird life including ospreys, great blue herons and egrets.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Bean Park, Paris ON
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
May 1, 2025
Event Duration: 
1/2 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Kayakers and canoers
Maximum Group Size: 
20 people
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will meet at Bean Park in Paris at 9 am, then run shuttle to the take-out at Brant Conservation area (nominal entry fee required). Bring your own bbq items - I'll fire up the charcoal grill for a picnic lunch at the take-out.

Required Items to Bring: 

A whitewater-capable boat and gear including helmets. A decision on mandatory wetsuits or drysuits will be made the week prior pending air and water temperatures.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

BBQ lunch

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Meet at Bean Park Paris ON

Carpool Info: 

n/a

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
I will check the weather and water levels the week before and make a decision if this trip is on - I'm aiming for a pleasant spring day on the river!
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Janice Bolen
Phone: 
1 416 400 6030