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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Bruce Trail Iroquoia Day Trip

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

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1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

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6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

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Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

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Radical Stitch

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123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

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28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

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123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

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680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

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123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

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184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

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2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

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