Stop Watching from the Shore: Your May 31st Transformation Starts Here We have just spots left to fill our May 31st Learning to Paddle: The Full Day Experience. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to finally master a canoe or kayak, this is the call you’ve been looking for. We need a few […]
Field Notes on the Grand River
Your insider guide to the Grand River. From seasonal wildlife sightings to trip planning tips, get the expert advice you need to plan a safe, memorable escape from the city.
Backcountry Bound: Matching Your Gear to Your Destination
Backcountry Bound: Matching Your Gear to Your Destination The Countdown is On: Is Your May Long Weekend Gear Ready? With Ontario Parks officially opening their gates on May 8, 2026, the window to prepare for that first trip to Killarney, Bon Echo, or Killbear is closing fast. Whether you are a seasoned backcountry pro or […]
The Return of the Resident Wildlife
The Return of the Resident Wildlife The first sun-drenched logs of mid-April are finally occupied, and that can only mean one thing: the locals are back in business. While the high-flying migrations of late March get the headlines, there is something far more intimate about the “waking up” of the residents who call the Grand […]
Glen Morris to Paris on May 5th
Glen Morris to Paris on May 5th We have a booking for some special guests on May 5, 2026. This is your opportunity to get on the water for some early season paddling mid-week when the river is at its quietest. The Carolinian forest is just beginning to wake up, and the Classic run from […]
Parent’s Guide for a Worry-Free Tick Season
Parent’s Guide for a Worry-Free Tick Season Tick Safety & Prevention: As we gear up for the 2026 season, my focus is on ensuring every student and young adventurer on the water has a safe, focused experience. Whether they are joining us for Bingemans Grand Canoe Camp, a Youth Paddling session, or one of our […]
The Quiet Return of the Stratford Swans
The Quiet Return of the Stratford Swans For decades, the first Sunday in April has been a landmark date in our watershed. In Stratford, the annual release of the mute swans from their winter quarters to the Avon River has served as the “official” opening bell for spring. However, 2026 brings a change to this […]
Protected: Reserve An Exclusive Adventure with Adam Shoalts
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The Sucker Moon: The Grand River’s Hidden Migration
The Sucker Moon: The Grand River’s Hidden Migration While most of the world is looking up at the sky for the “Pink Moon” on April 1, 2026, there is a much older story unfolding just beneath the surface of the Grand River. In the Anishinaabe tradition, this is known as the Sucker Moon (Namebine-giizis). It […]
More Than Just a Summer Camp
More Than Just a Summer Camp Continuing Canada’s Paddling Lineage at Bingemans There is something deeply ingrained in the Canadian spirit about the silhouette of a canoe on a quiet river. For centuries, the canoe was the heartbeat of this land—the vehicle of explorers, a vital tool for Indigenous peoples, and the primary way we […]
Join Grand Experiences at CanCast 2026
Join Grand Experiences at CanCast 2026 Join Grand Experiences at CanCast 2026: Your Gateway to the Grand River The countdown is on! This Sunday, March 29th, the biggest weekend in Canadian fishing arrives in Peterborough, and Grand Experiences will be right in the thick of it. We’re heading to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for CanCast […]