World Rivers Day Event Celebrates the Grand River

On Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm, Brant Waterways invites you to help us “Celebrate the Grand River Through Voice and Film” in recognition of World Rivers Day that takes place the 4th Sunday of every September The event is taking place at the River's Edge at the Arlington, Paris, Ontario, overlooking the beautiful Grand River. Guest speakers include Ellie Joseph, Larry Mellors, Warren Yerex and Tom Ostapchuk.

Ellie Joseph will share her knowledge of Two Row on the Grand, an annual 10-day canoe paddle down the Grand from Cambridge to Port Maitland

Larry Mellors and Warren Yerex will share their knowledge of the Exceptional Waters reach of the Grand River between Paris and Brantford. The “Grand” finale will be a screening of Tom Ostapchuk’s new film 'The Grand – from Source to Mouth'. This 20-minute film follows Tom Ostapchuk on his self-supported journey to kayak the 300 kmlong Grand River in southern Ontario. Tickets are $20 per person. Appetizers provided & cash bar available. For tickets, visit the Events section of the Brant Waterways Foundation Website

This is a 35th Anniversary event of Brant Waterways Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to providing advocacy and funding assistance to projects in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations of the Grand River that enhance, restore, protect and preserve our natural heritage of the Grand River, its waterways and adjacent lands to provide recreational opportunities, a healthy environment and sustainable use.

For more information about Brant Waterways Foundation, please visit www brantwaterways ca or contact us at: info@brantwaterways.ca; Tel: 519.770.6000.

Brant Waterways is a charitable non-profit Foundation, established in 1988, whose objective is to provide leadership, funding assistance and advocacy for projects that protect and enhance the Grand River and adjacent lands in Brant County, Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River.

The Grand River and its major tributaries – the Conestogo, Eramosa, Nith and Speed Rivers – were designated ‘Canadian Heritage Rivers’ in 1994. The designation recognizes the outstanding human heritage values and excellent recreational opportunities along the rivers and encourages the public to enjoy and appreciate them.

To date, more than $5 million has been invested in our local communities, spearheaded by Brant Waterways Foundation’s commitment and efforts in the areas of advocacy, fundraising and collaboration with visionary funding partners.