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Launch :
The southwest side
of the bridge over #1 Highway
near Grand Valley Campground about 10 km
west of Brandon.
Landing : Dinsdale Park, west
off of 1st St. just north of the bridge.
Distance : About 15 km
Time :
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Commentary
This is a slow stretch
of river - easy
canoeing. After about 2 hours you see Curran Park Campground, there is
easy access and it could be the start or finish of a shorter trip.
After passing the golf course, keep right to pass an obstruction at the
Water Treatment Plant, on 26th St.
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Historical Notes
The
first settlement in the
Brandon area was called Grand Valley, but was not near here at all. It
was, in fact, about 2 miles east of Brandon. There is an historically
significant site however on the hillside near the water slides. It is
known as the Stott Site, and was the location of a buffalo pound
killing site. Archeologists examined the location in the late forties
and early fifties. The park area on the north slope of the valley does
have a self-guided trail and a cairn noting the history.
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