Enjoying a Beer at Block 3 Brewing, St Jacobs
Eat and Drink
You are sure to find something to satisfy your hunger, your taste buds and your thirst along the Grand. The options are endless. A quick snack on a patio or authentic cuisine from around the world. Buy local produce at a Farmer’s Market and cook it yourself. Enjoy a leisurely gourmet meal in a historic building or a fun night of live music at a local brew-pub.
St Jacobs Mill
Headwaters and Centre Wellington
There are a handful restaurants in Dundalk and Grand Valley, on the Headwaters Section of the Grand Trail. On the other hand, Fergus and Elora, in Centre Wellington, have numerous dining options, many of them right beside or overlooking the Grand River.
Where to Eat in Headwaters and Centre Wellington
Waterloo Region
The options for food in Waterloo Region are endless. Make sure you try some Mennonite home cooking in St Jacobs or Elmira. The main Grand Trail goes through the centre of the cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, close to the major entertainment hubs. Notable brew pubs are Block 3 in the village of St Jacobs; Four Fathers in the village of Hespeler, Cambridge; and Abe Erb on the site of the original grist mill in Waterloo.
Paris, Brantford and Area
Paris is a small town which straddles the banks of the Grand River. Several restaurants on the historic main street offer exceptional cuisine, served overlooking the river, where you can watch paddlers cruise by on the river. The city of Brantford has numerous options from cafes and Asian-inspired restaurants to British afternoon tea at an historic mansion.
Where to Eat in Paris, Brantford and Area
Onondaga to Lake Erie
The little villages strung along the lower reaches of the Grand River will ensure that you are well fed. Or take a dinner cruise and dine on the Grand River itself.
Paris, Ontario