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Penman’s Dam on the Grand River

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Penman's Dam on the Grand River - Paris

The historic Penman’s Dam was built in 1918 by the Penman clothing company to provide waterpower to run their mills. But it now provides a perfect spot to rest and relax with a picnic, take in the faux waterfall, and must be seen at night.

Every evening at dusk Penman’s Dam is lit by spectacular colours. Known as “Lighting of the Paris Falls”, you can best view it from the William Street Bridge.

  • Penman’s Dam Park, Willow Street, Paris, ON
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  1. I’d like to kayak on the grand River . Could anyone help me find a place where we would be able to start . I was told go to the Paris Damn … please text me 519 718 0903

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  2. I’d like to kayak on the grand River . Could anyone help me find a place where we would be able to start . I was told go to the Paris Damn … please text me 905 520-1918

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