[Updated] Grand River - Glen Morris to Brant day trip

Submitted by Janice Bolen on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 12:17

Whitewater

Updated start point to make this a longer trip, about 20 km in total and lunch on the river.

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+ rapids. Water levels this time of year should still be moderate and not too scrapy.

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:

Glen Morris, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 09:00

Registration Cut Off:

May 1, 2025

Event Duration:

1 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:

UPDATED FOR START POINT:

We will meet at the the rail trail parking lot in Glen Morris parking lot at 9 am, then run shuttle to the take-out at Brant Conservation area (nominal entry fee required).

We will portage around Penman's Dam in Paris and stop for lunch on the river.

In the afternoon, we will go from Penman's Dam to Brant Conservation Area.

Required Items to Bring:

A whitewater-capable boat and gear.