Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 20 km
The route begins north of Kimberly, with access from the Beaver Access Point off Grey County Road 13. Several views of the Niagara Escarpment and surrounding countryside are provided before the river enters a large wooded area of predominantly silver maple.  You should see lots of wildlife and we have no idea how the fishing is.

Short portages may be required to bypass log jams. Care should be taken to avoid poison ivy and stinging nettle as both occur in the area. The route passes through progressively more open farmland in the downstream sections before reaching Heathcote. Canoeing downstream from Heathcote is not recommended.