Treks in the Wild

Why rent a canoe or kayak from Treks in the Wild?

Renting a canoe or kayak to paddle a Heritage River like the Grand, is a very inexpensive family activity that anyone can enjoy, from novice to expert. 

We rent quality equipment and we monitor the river and weather conditions daily to ensure our customers have a safe enjoyable experience.  We won't let any of our canoe and kayak rentals go out on the river if we feel conditions are unsafe.  In short we won't put profit ahead of customer safety.

Our canoe and kayak rentals are by the day, which means you don't have to be back by a set time like some outfitters.

All our canoe and kayak rentals include delivery and pick-up on the Grand River between Cambridge and Brantford at no charge.

 ClearWater Design - Kawartha 15' 6" polyethylene canoe   

$30/day (shuttle extra)

Prices include 2 PFD's, 2 paddles, safety kit

ClearWater Design - Manitoulin 13' 6" touring kayak

$30/day (shuttle extra) 

Prices include PFD, kayak paddle, safety kit

Shuttle pick-up/drop-off at any of the Grand River access points between Brantford and Glen Morris  $10.00/person

• Alternative pick-up and drop-off locations can be arranged, contact us for prices or make a reservation
• All prices are in Canadian dollars, plus HST
  
• 25% deposit required at time of booking 
• For your convenience and security we use PayPal for online bookings
• All rentals require a valid ID (driver's license) and a credit card or  security deposit

• Elora Gorge (Conservation Area) to West Montrose....................3 to 4 hours
• West Montrose to Bridgeport................................................4 1/2 to 5 hours
• Bridgeport to Cambridge............................................................6 to 7 hours
• Cambridge to Paris...............................................................4 to 5 1/2 hours
• Glen Morris to Paris..............................................................2 1/2 to 3 hours
  
• Paris to Brantford .......................................................................3 to 4 hours
• Brantford (Oxbow) to Caledonia..................................................7 to 9 hours
• Caledonia to Cayuga...................................................................5 to 7 hours
• Cayuga to Dunnville (Byng Island Conservation Area).................3 to 5 hours
• Dunnville to Port Maitland (Lake Erie).........................................2 to 3 hours

These times are approximate, and can vary considerably due to fluctuations in water levels, weather conditions and paddling ability.  When planning a route, please allow yourself extra time during periods of low water, windy conditions and for portages.

Planning a canoe or kayak trip on the Nith or Grand River?  Avoid the hassle of the 2 car shuffle or waiting for a ride.  Let us do the driving for you.  Simply park your vehicle at your trip destination and we will meet you to take you and your boat upstream to begin your trip.  At the end of your adventure your car will already be there for you, no waiting around for an outfitter to pick you up.  

All rates based from Paris, Ontario

There is no charge for delivery and pick-up of our canoes and kayaks on the Grand River between Brantford and Cambridge.

        Shuttle rates                                            per person         your boat                              

• Brantford, Paris, Glen Morris................$10.00              $15.00
• Cambridge, Oshweken..........................$15.00               $20.00
• Caledonia, Blair....................................$20.00              $20.00
• Kitchener, Cayuga................................$25.00              $25.00
• Elora, Dunnville...................................$35.00               $35.00
• Belwood, Port Maitland........................$40.00              $40.00