This lazy river near Toronto takes you to magical waterfalls and a dreamy European village

It's the closest tubing experience to Toronto.

A person standing on a bridge. Right: People tubing on the water.

A person in an Ontario town. Right: A tubing experience near Toronto.

Lead Writer, Travel

There's nothing more relaxing than floating along a lazy river during the summer. There are several of these natural wonders scattered across Ontario that make for dreamy warm-weather experiences.

This lazy river near Toronto is an especially gorgeous spot to float along. Located an hour away from the city, the experience is the "closest tubing adventure to Toronto," according to the website.

The 8 kilometre float takes you past islands, cliffs and more and ends in a dreamy European-inspired village.

Here's what to know about the enchanting experience.

Tubing the Grand, located in Cambridge, offers fun summer tubing adventures along the Grand River. The route takes you through an "Amazon-like" channel, past towering cliffs, waterfalls and islands that you can explore.

The experience ends in the "European-inspired" village of Old Galt. You'll receive a pre-paid taxi voucher so that you can explore the enchanting village at your leisure before heading back to your car.

Highlights include filming locations, ice cream shops and wood-fired pizza.

You'll want to bring things like snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, and casual clothing for the tubing adventure. It's a good idea to make a reservation in advance as the experience often books up quickly.

If you're looking for a fun day trip from Toronto, this tubing experience is worth checking out.

Tubing the Grand

Price: $40 + per adult

When: Until September 29, 2024

Address: Moyer's Blair Landing 780 Fountain St. S., Cambridge, ON

Tubing the Grand website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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