Field Guides/Haldimand County/Grand River Marina & Cafe
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Featured inHaldimand County · Wainfleet · Pelham · Port Colborne · Welland · West Lincoln
CategoryPaddling Flatwater · Freshwater Fishing · Sailing Boating
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Grand River Marina & Cafe.

Boat launch, paddle rentals, and a fishing park on the Grand River in Dunnville, Ontario, 6 km from Lake Erie

Grand River Marina & Cafe
01 — About

The brief.

Grand River Marina & Cafe is a commercial marina and day-use waterfront on the Grand River at 7336 Rainham Rd in Dunnville, Ontario, about six kilometres upstream from Lake Erie. The operation pairs a double-width boat launch with seasonal and daily storage, kayak and canoe rentals, a day-use fishing park, and seasonal boat slips. The on-site BBQ on the Grand restaurant serves burgers, fries, and ice cream on a reduced post-Labour-Day schedule. The boat launch is purpose-built with a wooden bottom to protect kayaks and canoes from scraping and operates 7am–9pm on weekdays and 6am–9pm on weekends and holidays. Reservations for slips and winter maintenance are by phone or email.

02 — Programs

5. ways in.

  1. 01

    Kayak & Canoe Rentals

    For: Walk-in paddlers; reservations by phone acceptedWhen: Paddling season (currently closed for the off-season; reopens for the next season)

    Recreational paddling rentals from a launch site located between two branches of the Grand River, with access to Grand River marshes and the Byng Conservation Area. Pedal boats are referenced in the rental fleet description. Walk-in rentals are accepted; reservations are by phone (647-588-9032).

    Recreational Kayak CA$35.40; Canoe CA$53.10 (rental unit not specified by operator)

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  2. 02

    Boat Launch

    For: Public walk-up — both motorboats and paddlersWhen: Boat ramp is open for the season

    A double-width boat launch with a gentle slope and a wooden-bottom design specifically chosen to protect kayaks and canoes from scraping damage. Two boats can launch at once. Operating hours run 7am–9pm weekdays and 6am–9pm weekends and holidays.

    Boat Launch $20 (taxes included); Kayak/Canoe Launch and parking $10 (taxes included)

  3. 03

    Fishing Park

    For: Day-use anglers; valid Ontario fishing licence requiredWhen: Operating; grounds "temporarily undergoing maintenance and improvements"

    A car-pass-based day-use fishing park with species including walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, carp, suckerfish, catfish, and Caspian carp. Dew worms are sold on site. Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–9pm; Sat–Sun 6am–9pm. Anglers must possess a valid Ontario fishing permit and use the park at their own risk.

    Day pass (car) $30; Night pass (car) $50 — taxes included

  4. 04

    Boat Storage

    For: Boat ownersWhen: Summer (May–October) or Winter (October–April) contracts; daily rate available

    Seasonal indoor/outdoor boat storage on the marina property. All boats must be insured; the marina is not liable for theft or damages, and boats are stored at the owner's risk. Winter storage is paired with optional shrink-wrap and winter boat maintenance (contact for pricing).

    Summer Season $800.00 + HST (with contract); Winter Season $400.00 + HST; Daily Rate $35.00 + HST

  5. 05

    Boat Slips

    For: Boat owners reserving a 2026 seasonal slipWhen: 2026 season — reservations open

    Seasonal slip rentals on a Grand River docking line about 6 km upstream from Lake Erie — calm-water access for fishing days and family outings. Reservations and pricing are by phone (647-588-9032) or email (grandrivermarina@gmail.com).

    Contact for details

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Marina located on the Grand River ~6 km upstream from Lake Erie, in Dunnville, OntarioSource ↗
  2. 02Double-width wooden-bottom boat launch designed to safely launch kayaks and canoes without scrapingSource ↗
  3. 03On-site fishing park stocks/encounters walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, carp, suckerfish, catfish, and Caspian carpSource ↗
  4. 04Day-use fishing-park pass is car-based: $30 day / $50 night, taxes includedSource ↗
  5. 05Seasonal boat storage contracts available May–October ($800+HST) and October–April ($400+HST), or daily ($35+HST)Source ↗
  6. 06On-site "BBQ on the Grand" restaurant offers burgers, fries, and ice cream; closed Tuesdays; reduced hours after Labour DaySource ↗
  7. 07Winter storage, shrink-wrap, and winter boat maintenance services available — contact for pricingSource ↗
  8. 08Boat slip reservations and winter maintenance are by phone or email — no online bookingSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
7
aqhi · high
UV Index
3.8
scale 0–11
Humidity
31%
relative
Wind
14 km/h
Southwest
Temp
+21°
H 23° · L 7°
Sun
05:41 / 20:51
15h 10m daylight
C
POOR AIR QUALITY

AQHI 7 — sensitive groups stay indoors.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
7336 Rainham Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 1Z3
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AER’s guide to Grand River Marina & Cafe · Compiled from grandrivermarina.comLast verified 2026-06-01