Onondaga to Lake Erie
As the Grand River flows from Brantford to Lake Erie, it traverses Haldimand County and the territory of the Six Nations of the Grand River, offering a diverse range of experiences for visitors. Here, the river widens, accommodating various water activities such as paddling, motorboating, water skiing, and even float plane rides. Alongside the river, small towns provide opportunities to dine, relax, and explore, while fishing enthusiasts can enjoy trout fishing excursions on both the Grand River and Lake Erie.
Fly Fishing on the Grand (courtesy of Ontario’s Southwest)
The territory of the Six Nations of the Grand River, inhabited by the Haudenosaunee peoples, encompasses part of the Haldimand Tract. Visitors can camp or rent cabins at Chiefswood Park in Ohsweken, the former home of poet Pauline Johnson, and learn about Haudenosaunee history and culture. Each summer, the Two Row on the Grand event brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous paddlers together in a healing and reconciliation paddle, following the Two Row Wampum teachings of living in harmony.
Two Row on the Grand (courtesy of Six Nations of the Grand River)
Click here to view a short video of Two Row on the Grand.
Six Nations Powwow (courtesy of Six Nations of the Grand River)
Caledonia Bowstring Bridge at Night
Entering Lake Erie at Port Maitland