Try our Online Self Service Booking option for reservations and payment.
Or contact us at customerservice@canoethegrand.com
Try our Online Self Service Booking option for reservations and payment.
Or contact us at customerservice@canoethegrand.com
We rent a variety of canoes, kayaks, tubes and river rafts from May to November and have been proud to serve you since 1991! Our shuttles will transport everyone and all the provided equipment to various drop off locations.
We look forward to helping you with your paddling or tubing adventure along the scenic Grand River!!
We also have new canoes and kayaks for sale. Please check out our canoes and kayaks inventory page. You can contact our main office and we will be happy to arrange a sales appointment with Brendan, one of our expert river guides.
We are looking forward to your reservation for the 2025 season. Initial bookings starting May 1, 2025 will be dependent on weather and water safety.
We acknowledge that Canoeing the Grand, its office and subsidiary properties are situated on the traditional promised territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral peoples.
We respect and recognize that this land and 10km on either side of our beloved Grand River is part of the Haldimand Tract of 1784 with land and rights promised to the Six Nations.
We graciously acknowledge our shared responsibility to honour the rights and the enduring traditions of our indigenous communities.
We are committed to a better understanding, a deeper connection and to take responsibility for our role in working towards meaningful reconciliation.
When you order a gift certificate and in the local KW area, we will safely hand deliver your present already wrapped with flare to spare for whatever occasion you are celebrating!
"Fantastic day!! Awesome staff.....Beautiful experience, highly recommend!" "5 stars!" "Local gem!" , "We do this every year and every year we forget just how much peace it brings our family!" Come make your own memories on our beautiful heritage river!
If you are hoping to book a trip or looking for more information, feel free to do so via our email at
customerservice@canoethegrand.com and we will get back to you with instructions or call us directly at
519-896-0290. We are taking bookings and can help you plan a safe and happy trip! All bookings will be pre-paid the night before.
Planning a group team building event? We can help with that! For almost 30 years we have been helping companies celebrate, reward and bond with their team, all the while showcasing the pastoral view that captured Homer Watson's heart. We can work with groups of 2-400 people without blinking! We have several catering options including having your own chef or picnic in our humble but quaint picnic area.
We provide the equipment and do the heavy lifting, you style your experience ...your way! Our winding river provides a beautiful backdrop for you to do you!
Did we mention dogs are welcome?
We began our story over 31 years ago when our founder opened the very first outfitter location on the Grand River. Starting with only 8 canoes and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others, Canoeing the Grand was born.
That original vision has been expanded to include Kayaks and River Tubes. We continue the tradition of providing sa
We began our story over 31 years ago when our founder opened the very first outfitter location on the Grand River. Starting with only 8 canoes and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others, Canoeing the Grand was born.
That original vision has been expanded to include Kayaks and River Tubes. We continue the tradition of providing safe family adventures with pride and our promise of excellent customer service.
We are a team of people devoted to introducing our customers to the peace and simple joy of our beautiful Grand River, to experience the exquisite feel and sound of a paddle cutting through its waters while brokering the opportunity to reconnect with nature, themselves and each other.
Our team consists of passionate paddlers, outdoor enthusiasts and customer service experts dedicated to sharing their skills and love of the outdoors with both novice and expert paddlers.
We are committed to helping our customers find the perfect trip and the right vessel while providing the knowledge they need to enjoy a fun, safe trip on the river.
We are ready for the 2025 canoe and kayaking season.
If you are looking for additional information, please email us.
Online reservations are now available for booking your Grand River adventure.