A Thousand Canoes on The Grand.

Town of Haldimand Council gave the okay today for the splash of a thousand canoes on The Grand River on Saturday, June 25, 2011. A proposal by Haldimand residents, Blaine Nicholls and Shane Carmichael, was met with enthusiasm. Local businesses are encouraged to participate ~ "We are not asking for financial assistance; we are asking businesses and individuals if they have canoes in their barns, to put ten canoes in the river," Carmichael told councillors."

Declared one of The Seven Wonders of Canada by CBC in 2007, the canoe will be the focus of the event but kayaks are welcome. A Heritage River, The Grand is expected to attract enthusiasts from distances outside of Haldimand ~ worldwide.

National Canoe Day is June 26. http://www.nationalcanoeday.net/
http://www.canoemuseum.ca/

Watch for details on the one-day event taking place from Caledonia Fairgrounds to Cayuga-on-the-Grand.

Photos of Willows at Caledonia and Cayuga Bridge: by Lorna