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The Grand River is a designated Heritage River and has stretches of slow and fast currents. You can canoe, kayak or enjoy a whitewater rafting experience on this majestic river.

Choose from 3 trips with 9 different types of boats. You can even take a 1-hour lesson before your trip.

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