A Huck Finn Journey in Southern Ontario

You don't have to travel miles to get a wilderness experience. You can get up in the morning... drive an hour or so... and then there you are... out on a river doing it! But best of all... you can be in your own bed at night. This is an inexpensive day trip with minimum traveling... what could be better?

Take a guided rafting trip on the Grand River near Paris, Ontario to experience one of the best learning adventures around. You can travel down the river in total safety... paddling skills aren't required... size and age doesn't matter... and you can be right in the middle of it all... without getting wet!

On these rafting trips you can shoot the splash of swifts or leisurely float across pools. Everyone can jump out and swim when they want, even drink from freshwater springs.

Or you can do guided platform-raft fishing for smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. And there is wildlife to see... deer, beaver, mink, muskrats, blue herons, wild turkey and osprey.

Add a guide that takes you for short hikes to taste wild edible plants, see natural features and teaches native history... and everyone ends up with a full rounded day of everything.

The Grand River Rafting Company in Paris, Ontario offers these unique learning adventures. The theme of the company is "Experiencing Everything Together" and that's what they specialize in doing.

There is a camaraderie that occurs in the 8 person rafts that does not happen in canoes or kayaks. When you are done, you have been together in everything... and for most people that does not happen today. It leaves a good community feeling.

On the Grand River you can choose to do day trips or overnights. Overnight visitors can stay at the local River Ridge Bed & Breakfast accommodates groups & families of up to 12 people. This rustic countryside setting even has an outdoor hot tub & pool overlooking the valley...and the complimentary breakfast is gourmet! There is also camping nearby at the Brant Park and Pinehurst Conservation Areas.

Either way whether you come or stay... you will have a great time on the Grand River in Southern Ontario.

My first canoe trip in Kitchener, Ontario

1. May was the start of the summer in Ontario, Canada. I had planned to go for my first canoe trip for all time. I chose the flow of the river Grande, because generally easy, as most are "Flat River move" is relatively quiet e. Grand River also call the authorities and municipalities have provided easy access to the fields to the river through the construction of public access points and parking.

Kitchener is located in aDistance of about 45 minutes from Mississauga. The quickest way is there on Highway 401 West in Toronto or Mississauga. The staff of personnel for Extended Stay apartment where I lived for three weeks, organized a canoe trip on the Grand River in Kitchener, Ontario. We reached the Grand River about 2 watch. We were lucky that we booked in advance canoe we would otherwise have been expecting a bit 'of time before the canoewere available. You must register with us about 20 minutes and collect our equipment, including life jackets, emergency kit and paddles. My partner Shaun was very knowledgeable and he makes a lot of kayaking in the river Credit in Mississauga. The first lesson he gave me was to never get in a canoe to sit still. And if you're entering a canoe in shallow water in the middle of the walk. This ensures the right balance. Within five minutes of paddling to the southCambridge, I knew how to maneuver a canoe. It 'was very simple. If you want to go straight to the blades of a person on the left side and the other in the opposite direction. Turn left, you must come to the right and turn right, you need to paddle on the left. This is the basic principle of paddling. Another important point is that the person sitting in front to keep an eye on the rapids and see is to avoid even on flat water.

The distance from Kitchener toCambridge is located about 10 km and takes between 60-80 minutes. I support a few snacks with you to your apartment for longer stays. You must take a lot of mineral water, especially when the weather is warm. The scenery in the process of Cambridge is overwhelming. Make sure your camera handy to take pictures. A mobile phone is also very important because you need to call the company that made the goal to get the canoe and get. Youdo not want to end up in Cambridge and not in a position to ask them. The rent for the canoe was $ 52 for two people for this trip. This collection belonged to Cambridge.

Experience the Grand River in Paris - near Toronto Southern Ontario Getaway

The popular cliché "An Evening in Paris" is just part of setting the most beautiful cities in southern Ontario. The city of Paris is located in a valley surrounded by rivers. This is an ancient city after the "Chalk with the name" extracted in the valley during 1820 There are shops and bars located along a river. Through the town flows the beautiful Grand River. ... The pace is slower here less traffic ... and the room is now open!

In the AreaGrand River Valley ... Families, friends and romantics can enjoy your holiday. This landscape is a wonderful city "outside path" discovery ... three miles from exit 403 ... 60-90 minutes from the areas of Toronto, Niagara.

This setting is "small town offers a rich buffet of activities. In 15 minutes you can be to a blade wilderness canoeing, kayaking or rafting. There are some excellent bass fishing, golf and cycling. There is also rafting and springremote desert camp. The richness of the fauna and flora Carolinian makes the valley a paradise for hikers.

The business center of Paris is healthy, with a wide choice of shops, cafes Riverside, restaurants and Gothic / cobblestone buildings. And 'Mary Maxim famous wool craft shop towels and salt, people from across Canada to win.

In the evening you can stroll along the Grand River Dam to the old or walk down the meanders NithRiver Park's Living through dusk Leone, along the river near the lapping of the water is good medicine for the soul.

If you want a longer stay, accents the flavor of the local B & B experience of the city. It is the scenery at River Ridge B & B, Country Manor semi-rural or city-behind the pines. Paris is also home to excellent cuisine in the award winning Camp 31 ribs, juicy ribs of cedarHouse.

Paris location makes it a hub for day trips. Within an hour the visitors in the era of horse-drawn carriage to step Mennonite country. Or spend a day on the sandy beaches of Lake Erie. Thirty minutes are a number of centers of aboriginal culture of the Six Nations, the most populous country of the Iroquois in Canada ... the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora credit than Delaware and New Missasaugas.

Another unique feature of the valley is the opportunity for visitorsgo online to plan your trip or short break in Paris. This online service offers a buffet of activities, restaurants, accommodations and adventure ... All prices listed.

With this hodgepodge approach, people can choose a location to meet their timing and budgets ... Reduction of surprises! The real surprise is the unexpected discovery of this beauty so close to Toronto.

Today everything is packaged from TV dinners to holidays. When tired, after the "paint-by-number" set ...and want some space and diversity ... Then you discover Paris ... the gateway to the Grand River Valley.

A picturesque town on the map of southern Ontario ... definitely worth a visit!