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Make Some Memories at Brant Conservation Area

If you're finishing up your canoe ride down the Grand River and find yourself at Brant Conservation Area, why not stay the day, night, or weekend and enjoy all the amazing camping and day-use features that the park has available.

Stay cool on a hot day with one of the largest swimming pools in Ontario and their splash pad. The pool is open to all ages and open depending on weather. There are also multiple playground structures around Brant Conservation Area, where the kids can play.

Brant Conservation...

Keep Your Bike A1 at A1 Cycling

Broken bike or just looking for a new one? Check out A1 Cycle! Located at 111 Sherwood Drive (Unit #17) in the Cordage Heritage District, A1 Cycling has everything you need for cycling in Brantford. 

A1 Cycle are dedicated to providing high quality products and excellent service, offering all sorts of bicycles, from e-bikes to mountain bikes. Some of their most popular brands include Kota, Envy, Lucky, and Grit. This year, A1 Cycle was even named the “Best Bicycle Friendly Business” in the region...

Soar with Heron Heads Bikes

Located at 120 Morrell Street in the heart of Holmedale, Heron Heads is Brantford’s newest and upcoming bike store! But they aren’t just any bike store, they can help with everything from new bike sales, used bike sales, service, parts (D’Amour, Easton, Fox, Race Face and Marzocchi), tours and rentals, and information about where to ride for your next trip.

Open 7 days a week, they have everything you could wish for in one spot, readily available! With 175 new and used bikes in stock, they have...

Grand Experiences

If you're looking to take in the beautiful sights of the Grand River this summer, Grand Experiences has everything you need to get started! This outdoor adventure company offers a variety of guided and self-guided experiences along the beautiful Grand River. 

Make memories to last a lifetime and paddle the Grand River between Paris and Brant Conservation Area. This popular self-guided daytrip can be taken by canoe or kayak and is perfect for families, friends, and couples. It's...

Get Your Float on With Grand River Rafting

Looking for something exciting to do in Brantford this summer? Paddle down the Grand River with Grand River Rafting with a turbo tube, canoe, kayak, paddle board, or a two person kayak!

There are a variety of routes to choose from and trips average two to five hours. The picturesque Grand River provides a beautiful wilderness setting with lots of wildlife along the route including bald eagles, blue herons, turtles, fish, deer and many species of birds.

Grand River Rafting is open seven days a week...