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At Grand River you'll find something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor activities for every type of weather, great food for students and leaders, and a team happy to adapt to your group's needs.

Retreats School Groups
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The right setting changes everything

Circle Square Ranch Grand River sites on 135 acres in Brantford, 20 minutes from Hamilton

Church groups, school trips, and youth retreats all find what they need here. Horseback riding, high ropes, archery, and team building, with meeting spaces that work in every season. Built for groups of 20 to 200. A kitchen that handles dietary needs without drama. We’ve hosted hundreds of groups. We know what it takes to make a retreat or school trip run without a hitch.

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Meeting Spaces
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Activities
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Sleeping & Eating
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I wasn't sure a venue this close to the city could deliver the kind of outdoor experience our students needed. It exceeded every expectation. The staff handled every detail, the kids didn't want to leave, and I had the easiest debrief of any trip I've ever run.

Teacher Grand Erie District School Board

Retreats

Weekend retreats, youth retreats, and multi-day getaways for church groups, ministry teams, and community organizations. The ranch provides the space, the activities, and the meals. Your group brings the people.

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School Groups

School trips and outdoor education for elementary and high school students. Experienced staff, all-weather activities, and packages built for school budgets. Teachers and chaperones come free.

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