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Explore the Area

Our tranquil country property is located between the town of Caledonia and the city of Brantford, just 30 minutes south of Hamilton.  We encourage guests to explore the area, which is filled with country markets, museums, and small town shops.  We have curated suggestions below that are within 30 minutes of Grand River Dinner Cruises. 

Small town Caledonia
Click below to view our interactive maps of Things to Do or Places to Stay

Our suggestions of places to visit that are within 30 minutes of GRDC

Take a 30-60 minute stroll in the picturesque town of Caledonia.  Great picture spots along the Grand River.

More about the Grand River

Our recommendations of places to stay that are within 30 minutes of GRDC

Experience Grand River Country
All suggestions can be viewed on our Things To Do Map

Our Top 3 Suggestions for 1st time visitors  
  • Visit Caledonia and grab a coffee and tart from Jones' Bakery or a footlong hotdog at the Oasis  and take a peaceful walk along the Grand River River Walk at Kinsmen Park

  • Visit Six Nations Tourism at Chiefswood Park and learn about the Haundeshaunee  Culture & History

  • Stop at a Country Market to shop and grap a quick snack - Carluke Orchards, Little Brown Cow or Windmill Country Market

 Small Town Shopping?
  • (30 minutes from GRDC) Visit Paris and stroll the various shops in the downtown area or grab a beer at Paris Beer Co.

  • (20 minutes from GRDC)  Visit Dundas and window shop in the quaint stores in the downtown area 

Learn Haudenosaunee history and culture? 
  • Visit  Six Nations Tourism at Chiefswood Park

  • ​Tour Woodland Cultural Centre and Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School

  • Iroqrafts -  the largest and oldest arts and crafts store on Six Nations

 Outdoorsy Type?
  • Frisbee Disc golf at LaFortune Park or Mohawk Park

  • Canoe the Grand River at Steamboat Alley

  • Ruthven National Historic Site (museum and nature trail)

  • Visit Dundas Conservation Area and hike along the Niagara Escarpment

Military Museums?
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

  • ​HMCS Haida Canada's most famous warship 

  • Canadian Military Heritage Museum

Craft Brewery Fan?
  • Concession Road Brewery

  • Flux Brewing Company

  • Paris Beer Company

  • Sassy Britches Brewery

  • Steel Wheel Brewery

  • Wishbone Brewing Company

Botanically Inclined?
  • Royal Botanical Gardens

  • Whistling Gardens

  • Purple Haven Lavender Farm

  • Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

Learn more about our family business and our 3 river cruise boats

View our suggestions of side trips and accommodations on an interactive map

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Address

36 Brant County Road 22

Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9

Canada

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Grand River Dinner Cruises is located in the tranquil County of Brant about 30 minutes south of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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1 hour from Toronto

1 hour from Kitchener

90 minutes from London

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  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Licensed by AGCO (LCBO)

  • Licensed by Transport Canada

  • Cruise end of May to early October

  • All cruises by reservation only

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