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Canoeing the Grand.

Self-guided canoe, kayak, tube and raft trips on the Grand River near Kitchener, Ontario.

Canoeing the Grand
01 — About

The brief.

Canoeing the Grand operates self-guided paddling and tubing trips on the Grand River from its base at 3734 King Street East in Kitchener, Ontario. Trips run point-to-point along the Walter Bean Trail corridor and are graded beginner through advanced, from the 5 km Woolner route to the 42 km Wilson Flats run. Rentals cover two-person and solo canoes, adult, junior and tandem kayaks, plus round tubes, tracker rafts and cooler tubes. The operation serves families, dog owners and groups of 2 to 400 for team building. River guides are available on request for an added fee, and all participants must complete waivers before arrival. The season runs May to November, with reservations opening April 1.

02 — Programs

5. ways in.

  1. 01

    Breslau (Beginner, most popular)

    For: Families / beginnersWhen: May–November

    A 10 km, 2.5-hour beginner run with multiple daily departures between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. Self-guided in two-person canoes, adult and junior kayaks or tandem kayaks; additional child seat $21.99.

    2-person canoe $102.99; adult kayak $72.99; tandem $117.99

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  2. 02

    Otterbein / Woolner (Novice)

    For: Novice paddlers / familiesWhen: May–November

    Shorter novice routes: Otterbein at 7 km / 2 hours and Woolner at 5 km / 1.5 hours, departing mid-afternoon. Available in two-person canoes, adult and junior kayaks, or tandem kayaks.

    Otterbein 2-person canoe $92.99; Woolner $82.99

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  3. 03

    Intermediate trips (Kaufman Flats, Blair, River Bluffs)

    For: Intermediate paddlersWhen: May–November

    Longer routes of 10–20 km running 3–5 hours, including the 20 km Kaufman Flats and CTG Office to River Bluffs runs, plus shorter Blair options. Two-person canoes, adult kayaks and tandems available.

    From $112.99 to $132.99 per 2-person canoe

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  4. 04

    Advanced trips (Wilson Flats, West Montrose, Conestogo, Elora)

    For: Advanced paddlersWhen: May–November

    Long-distance routes of 28–42 km taking 7–10 hours with early morning departures. Options include solo and two-person canoes plus Dagger and Axis kayaks. Elora is by special request via the office.

    From $107.99; Wilson Flats 2-person canoe $162.99

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  5. 05

    Tubing the Grand

    For: Families / groupsWhen: May–November

    Leisurely float trips with afternoon drop-offs at Otterbein (12 PM) and Woolner (1:30 PM). Connectable round tubes and tracker rafts, with an optional cooler tube to carry supplies.

    Round tube $39.99; tracker raft $42.99; cooler tube $26.99

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Trips are self-guided; river guides are available on request for an additional fee.Source ↗
  2. 02Routes range from the 5 km Woolner run to the 42 km Wilson Flats advanced trip.Source ↗
  3. 03Open daily 9am–5pm May 1–November 1; by appointment November 1–April 30. Reservations open April 1.Source ↗
  4. 04Serves groups of 2 to 400 people and welcomes dogs.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
24%
relative
Wind
12 km/h
Northwest
Temp
+27°
H 27° · L 9°
Sun
05:42 / 20:57
15h 15m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

27° with 12 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
3734 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5, Canada
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AER’s guide to Canoeing the Grand · Compiled from canoeingthegrand.comLast verified 2026-06-02