Kevin Callan is the author of thirteen books, including the best selling “The Happy Camper”, the incredibly popular series of paddling guides, and  “Wilderness Pleasures: A Practical Guide to Camping Bliss”.

Follow Kevin, Kyla and Kristine on their weekend getaway to Brantford and Paris where their activities included a mellow paddle on the Grand River and a handful of cultural and foodie experiences.

Click here to read the article at Explore Magazine.

DAY 1

A historical walking tour of Paris with a visit to the Wincey Mills market, followed by a tour and tasting at Howell Road Cider Co. and dinner at Camp 31 Bar-B-Q round out day 1.

DAY 2

Day 2 features the Voyage of the Iroquois paddling experience with Grand Experiences, a brew and foodie tasting at Mash Paddle Brewing, followed by dinner at 2 Rivers Restaurant.

DAY 3

The weekend concludes with a visit at Grand River Rafting Company and a guided tour of Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks in Brantford.

 

To plan your trip to Paris and Brantford, visit Brant Tourism and Tourism Brantford

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Portfolio, Teen and Adult Classes at the Tenaglia School of Art and Portfolio Building

The Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios

515 Main Street, Glen Williams (Halton Hills), ON, L7G 3S9

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Bitters Workshop

Manns Distillery

581 West Street Brantford, Ontario

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Beer Soak

Grand Wellness

202 Grand River Ave., Brantford, ON

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Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

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Christmas in the Woods with Westfield Heritage Village

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5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

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65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON, L9H 0C1

20 minutes, $15.93 per person

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7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1

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Downtown Hamilton BIA

20 Hughson Street South, Hamilton, ON, L8N 2A1

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115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

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