Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Holiday Grand River Canoe & Kayak - Who do you choose?

Canoe and kayak rentals on the Grand River offers a wide range of services. Paddling the Grand River watershed today attracts more than 30,000 people a year. This is the largest river basin of 300 km paddle southern Ontario. A person may be 2-3 hours a day trip or a trip of a week ... it all depends on the time window. The river is open from April to November, and offers some of the best experiences in a canoe, an hour west ofToronto.

The main attraction of the Grand River feature is the ability of one hour from Toronto and have a wilderness experience day ... and even in his own bed at night. Or if looking for an adventure at night during the weekend ... It 'easy to fill the river in two days for children on the theme.

Rent a boat to explore the Grand River is an excellent choice, as the rental rates are favorable days. All companies use the Grand RiverABS plastic boats, versatile, safe and virtually indestructible. You can travel by, you pay a set price to paddle a specific location for its resources to hire. Or rent a canoe / kayak or rent through the daily hours, if it is a multiple-day trip.

The "journey" Rent is as follows ... The customer parks their car about to run out and then paddle upstream to their shuttle vehicle. In 2007, a three-hour canoe trip costs $ 60 per canoetwo people came with all the equipment, as well as the shuttle ride to the mountain. Other people in the canoe, a fee of $ 5 - $ 10 depending on whether children or adults. individual kayaks can be rented for about $ 45 - $ 49 per person including all equipment and shuttle to go. An important terminology, equipment companies for the daily rental of a boat is used as a "self-guided tour. A self-guided tour is where you paddle route without a guide ... and the cheapest way to go.

E 'Six companies, travel equipment for children in the valley and all have websites. Three of the equipment companies that specialize in your canoe and kayak trips. The other three companies specializing in guided kayaking, canoeing and rafting. The three companies offer self-guided canoe / kayak are:

"Heritage River Canoe and Kayak, which was developed by Cambridge downward Brantford on the Grand River. Rent a wide rangekayaks and canoes. You have river kayaks, sea kayaks and tandem kayaks. You have 14-16ft kayaks in this class are extra sturdy for the support of people over 250 pound weight. Heritage River also offers self-guided paddle levers on the Oxbow allegro section of the Grand River. This canoe rental company offers excellent customer service and speed. (Heritageriver.com)

"Canoeing the Grand," which goes from West Montrose / Kitchener / ParisSections of the Great. They rent kayaks and canoes ... and canoes 15ft to offer this class are extra sturdy for the support of people over 250 pound weight. They offer good customer service and are the only canoe on the north side of Grand River. (Canoeingthegrand.com)

Another company, the house is "Grand Experience" in Paris. This company is the dam is located on Grand River in Paris. Workfrom Cambridge to Brantford, and offer a variety of rental canoes and kayaks. (Grand-experiences.com)

There are four important things to consider when you on your way ... Time, distance, weight and capacity of the boat rowing skill level.

The weather should be considered the first priority. All equipment must accept cancellation due to bad weather. If you are unsure about the weather, always check with the supplier prior to arrival. WeatherHome can not flow of time. When you call the vendor for a weather update, tell your skills ... to be honest, in order to allow better assessment of the likelihood of flow to paddle safely.

Do not get caught with a maximum distance of blades for maximum dollars. This attitude is a big mistake. Long hours on the muscles river combined with the use of different ... The lack of leadership ... sun or an unexpected headwind create Exhaustion. Many "dollar at a distance" customers are crawling out of their boat curious feeling on the steering wheel for the return journey. If you are inexperienced or new to the river ... Select Always enjoy the journey is the shortest day.

Do not forget to ask the rental carrying capacity and length. If you have more than 250 pounds is good to let the designer know your on your own format. Most rental canoes are the 8oo pound capacity seat with good support.> Canoe lengths ranging from 14-16ft and the length is not crucial for day trips. In the longer tours with overnight canoe holds more gear.

What level of skill for children ... Grand River is ideal for beginners with a penchant for all ... sections tranquil pool, a swift and smooth fast-navigable water. The river in the average depth of 2-3 meters between West Montrose and Brantford. The Grand is like two different rivers with fast water to slowBrantford and very slow movement of water in Brantford.

day trips without a guide may vary from 3 to 7 hours. The desert section finest rowing Grand River is a journey of 3 hours per day between Paris and Glen Morris. All three companies offer this route. Paddling 6-7 hours for a single ... the trip from Glen Morris Brant Park offers the best of the Great. Below is a calm water section called Oxbow Brantford ... It is a relaxing bath for 3-4 hours of calm. If the newGrand River ... Why not ask the supplier what kind of water is more comfortable for hiking skills and can recommend a visit.

The Grand River is known for its expertise in the desert near and 'always a pleasure to paddle ... but it is the information service and client, or make a break journey.

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