A quiet sunset canoe ride on an inland lake. A sunny afternoon float down the Grand River.  A stand-up paddle board lesson to start a beautiful beach day in Burlington. Whatever way you choose to float your boat, you’ll quickly catch our drift in Hamilton Halton Brant. No boat? No problem. Our friendly outfitters will gladly gear you up a fun-filled day on the water and happily stand in as your guide if you’re in need of a little expert advice.

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Water, Water Everywhere

Home to miles and miles of Lake Ontario shorelines and historic harbours.

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Paddling along the Grand River

Local outfitters offer a range of unique experiences on the Grand River.

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Plan a Couples Paddling Getaway You’ll BOTH Love

Plan A Paddling Escape For 2

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The Getaway Gang 6 Ways To Plan An Amazing Last-Minute Camping Trip With Friends

Creative ways to find a campsite.

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Water, Land, Air: Find Unexpected New Ways For Your Family To Play This Summer

Family Fun 3 Ways

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The Best of Spring: Six Ways to Find a Fresh Air Fix

The definitive spring guide to fresh air forays.

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The Fab Fall Road Trip Roundup

6 Amazing Autumn Drive Destination

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8 Outdoor Activities That Deliver Thrills and Chills In Any Fall Weather

Find late-fall fun.

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The Wander-Fall Adventure Finder

Make the most of exploring season.

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Summer 2.0

Stretch out summer fun a little longer.

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Happy FALL-OWEEN!

Scare up some fun in Hamilton Halton Brant!

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Fall For… Grand River Country

Explore Grand River Country this fall.

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Trade FOMO for JOMO: Easy Swaps For More Summer Joy

Get on the fast path towards a more joy-filled summer.

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8 Signs You Are A True Canadian Summer Weekend Warrior

Add some spark to your long weekend this summer.

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4 Fun-Filled Field Trips

Surprise your “class” with an end of the year field trip!

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Fabulous Fall Road Trips to Swell Small Towns

Explore places that are big on small town charm.

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Binbrook Conservation Area: Triple the Fun

Splash, climb, swing and wakeboard this summer.

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Top 6 Places for Fall Foliage

Your guide to awe-inspiring spots.

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The Happy Camper Explores Brantford and Paris

Kevin Callan slowed things down a bit and combined paddling with cultural exploration in the Heart of Ontario

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Turbo Tubing the Grand

Turbo tubing on the Grand River is fun and relaxing.

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Discover Your Perfect Brand of Grand

9 Budget-Friendly Family Trip Ideas

Where to Go for Wonderful Waterfronts

Unplug to Connect on a Family Float

What’s Your Paddling Personality?

Answer 5 quick questions for personalized trip ideas sure to float your boat

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Pack & Paddle

6 overnight canoe trips for an easy (and affordable) taste of Canada

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Pride of the Paddle: Exploring First Nations History on the Grand River

Connect and Learn Something New.

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Let Us Be Your Guide

Signs You Belong to a Fresh Air Family

Find out if your family qualifies for all things outdoors.

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Beach Blanket Bingo

A family canoe trip on the Grand River

Leave the gear and guiding up to a skilled expert and discover the joy of a few hours on the Grand River.

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Signs you Might be an Avid Adventurer

Find out if you qualify as an avid adventurer.

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Fun things to do between games when you’re in the Tournament Capital of Ontario

A few ideas to keep you busy after the whistle blows

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Paddling into Paradise

One of the best ways to explore Cootes Paradise is by canoe.

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Grand River Rafting

Floating down the gentle currents of the Grand River is a fun, relaxing way to experience the scenery and wildlife.

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Signs you’re Ready to Become a New Explorer

Find out if you are ready to explore all things outdoors.

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Whatever floats your boat

Read all about a bloggers experience of history, heritage and outdoor adventures.

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Ride a Wave at Binbrook!

Cable wakeboarding is becoming an increasingly popular aqua attraction.

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Water-filled Fun

Four great ways to splish and splash this summer.

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Two days to make some furry new friends

Get up close and personal with some amazing creatures and critters

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Two days to find family fun on land, air and water

Begin your adventure in Milton at the Halton County Radial Railway and enjoy a scenic ride on a vintage streetcar.

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Two days to explore Brantford and Brant County

Flights, paddles and hops – Discover Brant’s other paddle.

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7 Fun Family Day Trips in Hamilton Halton Brant

There’s never been a better year for a Great Canadian Day Trip.

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Tandem cycling and paddling along the Grand River

Explore Grand River country by bike and kayak on a guided tour.

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6 Ways to Explore Awesome Canadian Landscapes

Explore Canada’s Great Landscapes.

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Colourful Fall Fun

Plan a day trip that fresh air fun seekers will love with any of the outdoor adventures below.

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Outdoor Experiences & Tours View All >>

Now thru December 31

Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1

$1000 + HST, up to 4 participants Additional participants: $250 + HST per person Duration:...

Now thru October 31

Top Rope Anchor Setting for Gym Climbers

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Gym rock climbing experience. Outdoor climbing experience is a plus. Pre-course Prep: We will...

November 18

Brantford Canal Walk

Loop at the end of Beach Road, Brantford ON

Date & Time: Nov 18th, 10:30am Easy walking route, but long Free event, no registration...

Now thru October 1, 2023

Glen Morris Trip

Grand River Rafting Company

181 Bethel Rd, Paris, On N3L 3E3

The Glen Morris to Paris trip is 11kms (7 miles). Beginners can do this trip...

Now thru November 30

Discovery Kids Courses

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Individual Rate Ages 5-8: $27 School/ Youth Groups Rate Ages 5-8: $20

Now thru December 31

Self Guided Public Art Tour

Downtown Hamilton BIA

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

Free of charge

Now thru November 30

GPS Rally

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

All ages: $13.27, Rates are per person, before tax.

October 14

Earliest History of the Fording Place Walk

150 Icomm Dr, Brantford, ON, Canada (Behind the casino)

Date & Time: Oct 14, 10:30am Free admission, registration not required

Now thru November 30

Team Building Programs

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Rates vary per activity

Now thru October 31

Introduction to Spey Casting and “Swung Fly Presentation ”Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Techniques – 4 hour course

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

Maximum of two casters, individual lessons recommended. Prices for the Five Hour Course with equipment...

Now thru October 31

Baby Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Now thru October 31

Cliff Rappel & Rappel Anchor

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flight of stairs independently for the Cliff Rappel...

Now thru October 31

Guided Drift Boat Trips

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

$595 for one or two anglers, email or call to book

Now thru November 18

The Joy of Birding (Intermediate)

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Dates: August 21, 27, September 5, 9, 28, October 11, 21, 24 November 5, 18...

Now thru December 31

Memory Lane Tour

Downtown Hamilton BIA

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

Free of charge

Now thru October 22

Paddling in Paradise: Fall Canoe Tours

Royal Botanical Gardens

16 Old Guelph Road, Waterdown, ON, Canada

Date & Time: September 7, 12, 17, 30 & October 14, 15, 21, 22, timing...

Now thru October 31

Sports Lead Climbing

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Able to climb top rope at 5.10 level indoor or 5.8 level outdoor. Having...

Now thru October 31

Traditional Lead Climbing

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Sport Lead Climbing and Rappelling course or Top Rope Anchor Setting and Rappelling course...

November 1

Botany and the Ecology of the Tea Plant

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Online from 12:15pm - 12:45pm. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10 (RBG Members 10% off*) Sign up...

Now thru October 23

Paddling the Grand River – Paris to Brant (Self-Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

3 hour guided trip. Included: Canadian made 16ft canoe & all paddling gear (PFD, Paddles,...

Now thru November 1

Bee Beard Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

$199.99

Now thru December 31

Treewalk Village

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Ages 3-17: $22 Ages 18+: $10 2 and under or 65+: $0

Now thru October 31

Introductory Rock Climbing & Rapelling

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flat of stairs independently. Durations: 8 hours in...

Now thru October 31

Guided Walk & Wade

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

Walk and Wade (Full Day): $425 one angler, $475 two anglers Walk and Wade (1/2...

Now thru October 28

Youth-Self Guided Trip Paris – Brant

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

Near Wilderness Trip: 3 hour leisure paddle with no portages. Paris to Brant Conservation Area....

October 7

Glenhyrst Gardens Walk

20 Ava Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5G9

Date & Time: Oct 7, 10:30am Starting at the front north parking lot of Glenhyrst

Now thru October 28

Guided Grand River Youth Group Trip

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

Note: We offer a shuttle service on this trip for a ride back to Paris....

Now thru October 31

Top Rope Solo Climbing

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Top Rope Anchor Setting and Climbing course, or equivalent experience in outdoor climbing/belaying/rappelling. Duration:...

Now thru December 31

The Heritage Walking Tour

Ancaster Village BIA

314 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON, L9G2B8

Self-guided, free, no booking required

Now thru October 1, 2023

Design & Plant a Garden Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

Now thru October 15

Overnight Canoe Camping Trip (Self Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

Included: canoe / 13ft kayaks, PFDs, paddles, shuttle service, overnight campsite at Brant Park Conservation...

Now thru December 31

The Downtown Flashback Tour

Downtown Milton BIA

251 Main Street East, Milton, ON, L9T 1P1

Free of charge

Now thru November 19

Bruce Trail Iroquoia Day Trip

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

This trip is offered on: Daily Between: Apr 16, 2022 and Nov 19, 2023

October 28

Victoria Park Heritage Square Walk

57 Charlotte Street, Brantford ON

Date & Time: Oct 28th, 10:30am Starting at the Brant Museum and Archives Free tour,...

Now thru December 31

Archived: Where Cultures Meet

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

$70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20 people...

Now thru November 23

Grand Voyageur (Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

Trip includes all paddling gear, experienced Voyageur Canoe interpretative guide, shuttle service between Paris &...

Now thru October 1, 2023

Garden Explorers Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

October 4 - 11

Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery Heritage Walking Tour

Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery, 703 Mount Pleasant Road, Brant ON

Date & Time: Oct 4 & Oct 11, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, or 7:30pm Register by email...

Now thru October 31

Introductory Outdoor Rock Climbing Lessons

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flight of stairs independently. Duration: 6.5 hours in...

Now thru November 30

Forest Bathing

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

$50 per person, only available on select dates

Now thru December 31

Visiting Westfield

Westfield Heritage Village

1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON, L0R 1X0

Now thru October 29

Grand River Experience (Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

4 hour guided trip, available on Tue Thu Sun Sat Fri Wed Mon.

Now thru October 31

Movies with the Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Price: Minimum contribution of $100 + HST includes single household OR up to a maximum...

Now thru December 18

Bruce Trail Iroquoia Daytrip Hike

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

included on 1 day adventure : - guided interpretative hike lead by knowledgeable Trail guides...

Now thru October 31

Animal Walks

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Now thru December 18

2 Day Bruce Trail Hiking Experience

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

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

Full Package includes: ' Experienced Bruce Trail interpretive guides ' Detailed itinerary, including list of...

Now thru October 31

Yoga with Goats

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Yoga with Goats - $35 per class +HST. Special Event Yoga with Goats - $40...

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