A romantic two day B&B getaway on the Grand. Journey together down the river then relax at the Country Manor Bed & Breakfast. Spa option is available.
Your day starts at Brant Conservation Area. Meet your guide and fellow paddlers starting with a training paddle to familiarize yourselves with your choice of canoe, kayak or tandem kayak. When you are comfortable with your boat(s) we shuttle you upstream to the quaint town of Paris. You can also choose to cycle together for 12 km on the Rail Trail to Paris. Launch from our dock with the guide to paddle the Cayuga Run.
This run is a relaxing paddle with a little spice. The famous “Bloop” awaits the adventurous paddlers looking for excitement and splash and perhaps a bit more. To the left of a small island is a gentle swift through which you can drift on past the “Bloop.” Yet to the right, a ledge on the river’s bottom creates a standing two foot wave that is sure to get your heart pounding. The choice of which side to take is yours.

 Once outside of Paris and past the Bloop, the water is calm and relaxing. Since there aren’t many rocks to watch for, you’ll be able to see the Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Mallard ducks, Painted turtles and perhaps some deer on the riverbank. This is a 4 hour hike & paddle.

Then drive about 15 minutes to the Country Manor Bed & Breakfast to spoil yourself. Stay in one of their beautiful rooms, enjoy their fantastic breakfast and take advantage of their outdoor, in ground pool.  When you’re ready you can come back to Paris for dinner at one of our local restaurants. After dinner return to the Country Manor.  You can add to your stay the ultimate pampering experience of one-on-one spa treatments and packages from Ahhh the Spa located right in town.
The four to five hour adventured-filled Oneida run is our most popular route. While offering some fun rapids that throw up a splash; this route is still great for beginners and requires no special skill.

 Your trained and experienced guide will lead you and your group through the beautiful Carolinian river ecosystem showing you more than you ever thought a river had to offer. This trip includes a fascinating hike along the hills of the river valley to a scenic lookout over the meandering Grand.

 On your hike you’ll find out what’s so special about one rare and very old American Sycamore tree. For those who enjoy holding an ear to the past, you can hear the stories of the original inhabitants of the Grand River Valley and the later European settlement of the area.

 You’ll feast on a well earned lunch on the riverbank or on one of many small islands before running the trip’s most enjoyable set of rapids. A spring of cold, pure water flows into the Grand near Spring Island, an excellent spot to stop for a taste. Before paddling into picturesque Paris, you’ll pass by the majestic ‘three sisters’ standing strong with the memory of an age of iron and steam long passed.
Costs: $295.00 each plus tax. This romantic getaway package for two includes a B&B suite, dinner at a local restaurant, brief instruction, tour bikes, boat(s) & equipment, guide, shuttle rides up river and all meals.

The Patricia's Spa is not included but can be added to your getaway for two.

Room can be upgraded to the Honeymoon suit if available.  Total package cost with Honeymoon suit is $325 per person plus tax.