Gentle rivers, fields and pastures, country inns, antiques, wine. The pleasures of paddling in Ontario's agricultural heartland. Less than two hours drive from 80% of Ontario's population, this region encompasses the rivers of farm country, the drama of the Niagara escarpment, the heritage of the Grand River and the peace of the Kawartha Lakes. This is the place for leisurely afternoon paddles, day trips by canoe or kayak, or when the water's up, park and play boating.

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