Grand River Water Trails

This webpage provides information on river access points on properties owned by the GRCA or river access points owned and/or maintained by our municipal partners.

Canoeing or kayaking between the source of the Grand and Elora can be difficult because of low flows and the many portages.

Suitability of river flows for paddling and paddling times depend on the experience and equipment of the paddler and the conditions at the time. If you are unsure about suitability, you may wish to use a local canoe outfitter.

Elora Gorge Park to Victoria Street (Kitchener)

Victoria Street (Kitchener) to Cambridge (Galt)

Cambridge (Galt) to Paris

Paris to Brant Conservation Area (Brantford)

Brant Conservation Area to Cockshutt Bridge (Brant County and City of Brantford)

Cockshutt Bridge (Brantford) to Caledonia

Caledonia to Cayuga

Cayuga to Byng Island (Dunnville)

Byng Island (Dunnville) to Lake Erie (Port Maitland)

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

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Upcoming Events

• Waterloo-Wellington Canoe Club - Trail Events: 2022-06-01 - 2022-09-30
  The Waterloo Wellington Canoe Club is a volunteer not-for-profit sporting organization blending the experience of the outdoors within a social setting. The focus is the enjoyment of canoeing, kayaking, camping, skiing and other outdoor activities while preserving the canoe routes and wilderness areas of Ontario.

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