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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Now thru June 30

Winter Staycations in Brant

Brant Tourism

31 Mechanic St, Paris, ON N3L 1K1

Some winter activities but enjoy others all year round!

Now thru March 29

Maple Syrup Season at Westfield

Westfield Heritage Village

1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON, L0R 1X0

Event Dates; March 3, 10, 13, 14, 17, 24, 29, 31 Free for HCA Membership...

Now thru April 21

Winter Exhibit – Nature’s Superheroes: Life at the Limits

Royal Botanical Gardens

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

Dates & Times: Jan 27th to Apr 21st Time-ticketed Event

Now thru December 31

Private Date Night Painting for 2

studio k2

The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Whenever Date Night is! Event Price: $165.00 + hst per couple.

May 18 - October 13

On The Water with Six Nations Tourism

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked...

July 10 - August 4

Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON, Canada

Dates & Times: July 10th - 14th July 17th - 21st July 24th - 28th...

Now thru December 13

Art Crawl on James North

James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2, Canada

Dates & Times: Second Friday of Every Month, 5:00pm till 8:00pm Free Event

May 18 - October 13

Where Cultures Meet: Six Nations of the Grand River

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th $70.00/person for a group of less than 20;...

April 13

Sugarbush Wagon Rides At Terra Cotta Conservation

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Halton Hills, ON, L0P 1N0

Date: Apr 13th Times: 4:30pm to 7:30pm with rides every half hour Price: $20.00 each...

Now thru March 24

Maple Syrup in the Park at Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Halton Hills, ON, L0P 1N0

Dates: March 14th to 17th, & March 23rd & 24th, Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm Last...

July 2 - August 16

Summer Camp with Centre Francophone Hamilton

Centre francophone Hamilton

3 Locations

Dates: Jul 2nd to Aug 16th Times: 8:30am to 3:30pm Extended Care House: 7:30am to...

May 18 - October 13

A Day of Play: Indigenous Traditional Games

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than...

Now thru March 24

GLODTO: Roseaux

144 Front Street, Oakville, ON, Canada

Dates: Mar 2nd to 24th Public Art Installation

March 29 - 30

Spring Flight and Bite!

Ridge Road Estate Winery

1205 Ridge Road, Vinemount, ON, L8J 2X5

Dates: Mar 29th & 30th Time Slots: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm or 4:00pm Price: $38.00 +...

Now thru March 20

Painting for the Soul: Acrylic Painting Course

Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre

1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3

Date & Times: Feb 14th, 21st, 28th, Mar 6th, 13th, 20th (Every Wednesday), 1:30pm -...

March 24 - 26

Simply Be: SOOTH

Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre

1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3

Date & Time: Mar 24th to 26th, Starting Sunday at 3:00pm Retreat Fee: $556.00 for...

April 6

Lamplight: Maple Syrup After Dark

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Halton Hills, ON, L0P 1N0

Date: Apr 6th Two Sessions: 7:30pm to 9:00pm 9:00pm to 10:30pm Event Price: $65.00 +...

Now thru March 24

Lets go Birding! (for Beginners)

Royal Botanical Gardens

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

Date & Time: Jan 27th & Mar 24th, 9:00am to 12:00pm Fee: $20.00 (+$1 Service...

Now thru April 6

Firepit Experience at Ridge Road Estate Winery

Ridge Road Estate Winery

1205 Ridge Road, Vinemount, ON, L8J 2X5

Dates: Jan 27th to Apr 6th Available at 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm Experience Price: With...

April 6 - 14

Sap to Syrup: A Maple Syrup Making Experience

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Halton Hills, ON, L0P 1N0

Dates: Apr 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th Two Sessions: 10:00am to 12:00pm & 2:00pm...

Now thru March 31

Maple Syrup Festival with the Friends of Bronte Creek

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, ON, L6M 4J7

Dates: Every weekend of March (Sat & Sun), and All of March break (11th to...

Now thru March 24

Ultimate VIP Tour of Maple Syrup in the Park at Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Halton Hills, ON, L0P 1N0

Dates: Mar 16th & 17th, 23rd & 24th Times: 9:30am to 12:30pm Event Price: $45.00...

Now thru June 30

MYndful Movement: Stretch, Gentle Yoga, Qigong, Mindfulness

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, ON L6H 7B2

Dates & Times: Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Class Costs: Drop-In: $20 6 class package:...

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