Explore interactive displays, participate in a range of activities designed for everyone, and discover the rich history of the Grand River and its tributaries at the River Heritage Festival.
The River Heritage Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Explore interactive displays, participate in a range of activities designed for everyone, and discover the rich history of the Grand River and its tributaries at the River Heritage Festival.
The River Heritage Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 22 at Brant Conservation Area, in Brantford Ontario.
The festival is free to attend and entrance into Brant Conservation Area will be free during the event.
The fesitval celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Grand River and its major tributaries – the Conestogo, Eramosa, Nith and Speed rivers - being designated Canadian Heritage Rivers. The designation recognizes the cultural and natural heritage and recreational opportunities along the rivers.
Anyone who has ever been curious about recreational activities available on the water or the cultural significance of the Grand River and its tributaries should attend the event, which also falls on the internationally-celebrated World Rivers Day. Registration is not required.
There will be two locations within the park that have activities and exhibitions. A map will be provided to attendees.
Demonstrations and activities
Try paddling with Grand River Rafting, go on a guided bike ride with the Grand Watershed Trails Network, participate in an interprative hike with Growe Outdoor School, participate in creative expression with The Voice of the River. Learn about Indigenous heritage and teachings witih Two Row on the Grand, the Ohneganos water research project, and others. Children can enjoy a Water Cycles Adventure led by Water Cycles Expeditions, a river bug station with Trout Unlimited Canada, and face painting.
Exhibitors
A chance for close-up encounters with birds from Wild Ontario. Other exhibitors include Brant Waterways Foundation, Brant Historical Society, Grand Valley Trails Association, Haldimand County, Fire Hall Museum, Waterloo Region Museums and the GRCA.
