Cruise past glorious rolling countryside, pastoral landscapes, far-reaching farmland and spectacular gorges. Hike along the banks of the Grand River or grab an oar and explore this Canadian Heritage River by boat or canoe. Poke around quaint shops or get caught up in the bustle of a farmers' market. Discover the multicultural richness of the area. Take a romantic stroll across the "Kissing Bridge" - Ontario's only remaining covered bridge. Then wind down with a wonderful meal before retiring to a quaint bed and breakfast or country inn. For days that are as invigorating as they are relaxing, plan some time in Grand River Country. |
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Historic homesteads and planes. Mesmerizing gardens. Festivals, castles and animal adventure. Grand River Country is the perfect spot for some lovely, leisurely exploring. - Savour Mennonite flavour at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market - one of the oldest in Canada, featuring field-fresh vegetables, and traditional Mennonite quilts, handicrafts and homemade goodies.
- Delight in colourful Aboriginal dances stepped to a steady drumbeat and sample traditional foods at the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations community in Oshweken.
- Meander through the breathtaking beauty and vibrant colours of the Guelph Arboretum, a sprawling fantasyland of flowers, trees and plants.
- Put on your kilt in August and head for the lively Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games - one of the largest Scottish Festivals in North America.
- Pack your knapsack and lots of film for a day filled with cascading waterfalls, curious caves and spectacular limestone walls that stretch high above the roaring rapids at the Elora Gorge.
- Set foot in the very place where one of history's most significant inventions, the telephone, was inspired - the Alexander Graham Bell Homestead in Brantford.
- Spend a relaxing afternoon picnicking at Rockwood Conservation Area, a scenic park along the Eramosa River, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, caves, glacial potholes and the ruins of an old cotton mill.
- Pay a visit to Kitchener's oldest dwelling, the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, a circa 1816 homestead enriched with artifacts dating back to the area's first German-Mennonite settlers.
- Slip inside a fighter jet, take flight in a simulator, and then focus your eyes skyward as restored warbirds soar overhead at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton.
- Take a drive on the wild side at Cambridge's African Lion Safari, past freely roaming lions, troops of baboons, herds of zebra and other exotic animals.
- Celebrate everything Bavarian with dancing, music, live entertainment and plenty of cheers at the annual
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, the largest such festival in North America. |
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Did you know?
Eighty-two fish species swim in the Grand River - the largest river in Southwestern Ontario.
Grand River Country Resources |
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