Paddling
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River Access Points
The County of Brant has three (3) river access points open during the summer months:
- Eric Thomlinson River Access - Forbes Dr, Glen Morris
- Penman's Dam (north of the dam) - 116 Willow St, Paris
- Bean Park River Access - 4 Spencer St, Paris
River Access Points can be found further down the river in the City of Brantford:
- Brant Conservation Area
- Ballantyne Drive
- Gilkison's Flats
- Cockshutt Bridge
- Ohsweken - Chiefswood Tent and Trailer Park
Additional paddling information can be found in the Outdoor Adventure Map (link).
Paddling
The Grand River has stretches of both fast and slow current, allowing paddlers to enjoy a slow sightseeing canoe/kayak ride or an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Grand and Nith Rivers.
Local outfitters
Where to paddle in Brant
| Glen Morris to Paris - 13 km |
| Paddle time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours Experience: Class 1 rapids. Trail Map - Glen Morris to Paris Route |
| Penmans Dam (Paris) to Brant Park - 14 km |
| Paddle Time: 3 to 4 hours Experience: Gentle rapids. Map the Penmans Dam to Brant Park Route |
Exceptional Waters
Grand River in between Penmans Dam in Paris and Cockshutt Bridge in Brantford is an ‘Exceptional Waters' area. View the Grand River Conservation Authority's Exceptional Waters webpage for more information.
Parking and Washrooms in Brant
For parking information and restrictions, visit our Parking webpage
For public washroom information, visit our Public Washrooms webpage