About the Grand – A Canadian Heritage River
When you journey to Grand River Country, you’ll be visiting one of the most diverse and exciting regions in Ontario. Located just an hour west of Toronto, the Grand River is Ontario’s largest inland waterway, with many natural and historic wonders to explore
Camping at GRCA Conservation Areas
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) preserves thousands of hectares of forests and wildlife habitat areas. The most beautiful lands have been turned into a system of 12 Conservation Areas that see more than 1 million visitors each year. Eight of these parks have camping, with more than 2,700 campsites in total - second only to the provincial park system. Click here for information about all GRCA parks, or to reserve a campsite on-line.
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On the River (Fishing/Canoeing/Tubing)
Through the work of the GRCA and its partners, the river has become a featured attraction for outdoor activities. For anglers, the benefits include a wide diversity of fish populations (82 species, representing 50% of the total species in Canada), and the world renowned fly fishing opportunities in the Fergus/Elora and Brantford areas.
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There is excellent canoeing throughout the watershed, for all levels of ability from beginners and families, to experienced kayakers. Some stretches of the river upstream of Caledonia and Dunnville are suitable for motor boating, as well as at the GRCA’s Belwood and Conestogo Lakes. |
To aid in planning your outdoor adventure on the river, the GRCA website even has “real time” river flow and water quality information. Just click here to see today’s river conditions.
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