Canadian Business.
Global Brands.
Local Passion.
The machines may come from around the world. The dealership behind them is proudly Canadian.
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There is something special about buying from a local business. You can walk through the doors, sit on the machine, ask questions, talk to people who know the products and know that the same team will still be here when it is time for service, parts or your next adventure.
That's what Grand River Power Sports is about. We are a Canadian-owned, family-operated powersports dealership in Brantford, Ontario, serving riders throughout Southern Ontario.
Our brands may come from different corners of the world. Our roots are right here at home.
Canada Is Our Home
Grand River Power Sports has been part of the Brantford powersports community since 2011.
The dealership was founded and built by Brian Smith, who eventually passed the business down to his daughter and son-in-law, Hilary and Graham Marcotte.
That family history is an important part of who we are.
Grand River Power Sports isn't simply a name on a building. It is a business that has grown through relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and the wider powersports community across Ontario.
We live and work in the same community we serve. We're invested in Brantford. We're invested in Southern Ontario. And we're invested in the future of powersports in Canada.
Supporting Local Doesn't Mean Limiting Your Choices.
It means choosing to do business with a Canadian company while still having access to some of the best powersports brands from around the world.
Great Powersports Has Never Been About One Country
Powersports is an international industry.
Some manufacturers have their roots in North America. Others come from Japan. Others come from Italy. Each brings its own history, engineering philosophy and personality to the machines riders enjoy.
We think that's something worth celebrating.
At Grand River Power Sports, we're proud to represent a collection of brands from around the world while operating as a Canadian-owned dealership here in Brantford.
Polaris
Polaris began in Minnesota in 1954 and grew from its early snowmobile roots into one of the world's major powersports manufacturers, producing ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and other off-road products.
Kawasaki
Kawasaki's history reaches back to Tokyo in the 19th century. Its engineering heritage eventually expanded into motorcycles, off-road vehicles and Jet Ski watercraft enjoyed by riders around the world.
Aprilia
Part of Italy's Piaggio Group, Aprilia is known for performance, racing technology and distinctive motorcycles built around an unmistakably Italian approach to design and engineering.
Moto Guzzi
Founded in 1921, Moto Guzzi has become one of Italy's most recognizable motorcycle marques, combining a long heritage with distinctive engineering and timeless Italian character.
Vespa
Born in Italy and recognized around the world, Vespa has become an icon of Italian design and two-wheel transportation, combining distinctive styling with modern scooter technology.
Piaggio
Another historic Italian name in two-wheel transportation, Piaggio produces scooters focused on practical everyday mobility, distinctive styling and modern urban riding.
Different brands. Different countries. One local place to find them.
Grand River Power Sports • Brantford, OntarioPolaris Is American. Grand River Power Sports Is Canadian.
We want to address this simply, because Polaris is a major part of what we do.
Polaris is an American company. Its roots are in Minnesota, where it began building snowmobiles in 1954.
Grand River Power Sports, however, is a Canadian-owned dealership right here in Brantford, Ontario.
When you purchase a Polaris from us, you're choosing a machine from an American manufacturer while supporting a Canadian business and the people who work here.
And when that machine needs service, parts, maintenance, accessories or advice, you have a local team to turn to.
That's an important distinction.
Why We're Proud to Sell Polaris
Polaris has become a major name in powersports because its products are designed around the kind of riding that gets people outside.
From Sportsman ATVs and RANGER utility vehicles to RZR performance machines and Polaris snowmobiles, the brand has a product for a wide range of Canadian riders.
That's ultimately what matters to us.
We're not interested in telling customers which machine they should want based on where a corporate headquarters happens to be. We're interested in helping people find the machine that best fits their riding, their family, their work and their budget.
If that's a Polaris, we're proud to sell it. If another brand is a better fit, we're proud to help with that too.
Where You Buy Matters
Powersports purchases are about more than the moment you sign the paperwork and take the keys.
Your machine will eventually need maintenance. It may need parts, tires, belts, batteries or accessories. You may have a question after your first weekend riding. You may need help preparing it for another season.
That's where having a local dealership makes a difference.
Local Jobs
A local dealership creates employment and supports the people who work in sales, finance, parts, service, administration and other dealership operations.
Local Service
Your relationship with us continues after delivery. Our service and parts departments help keep your machine ready for the next ride.
Local Economy
Local businesses contribute to the communities where they operate. Choosing local helps keep economic activity moving through Brantford and Southern Ontario.
Local Powersports
Dealerships are part of the riding community. We help introduce new riders to powersports, support experienced riders and help keep people enjoying the outdoors.
From the Grand River to the Ontario Backcountry
We don't just sell powersports machines in Ontario. We sell them to people who actually use them here.
Gravel roads around the countryside. Forest trails. Cottage country. Southern Ontario backroads. Ontario lakes. Snow-covered fields. Long summer evenings spent exploring somewhere new.
Powersports fits naturally into Canadian life because there is so much country to explore.
And we're fortunate to have an incredible playground right outside our doors.
Supporting Local Doesn't Mean Buying Only Canadian
This is an important distinction.
Supporting Canadian businesses doesn't require pretending that every product we buy was manufactured in Canada.
Canada has always been connected to the rest of the world. Our businesses, communities and customers interact with international companies every day.
Powersports is no different.
We can appreciate the engineering heritage of Japan, the performance and innovation of American manufacturers and the design tradition of Italian motorcycle companies while remaining incredibly proud to be a Canadian-owned dealership.
In fact, that variety is one of the best things about powersports.
Different countries bring different ideas. Riders get to choose what fits them best.
A Family Business With a Canadian Future
Built Here. Growing Here.
Grand River Power Sports was built as a family business. Brian Smith established the dealership, and over time passed the business down to his daughter and son-in-law, Hilary and Graham Marcotte.
That history gives us a different perspective on what it means to operate a local business.
We're not just interested in what happens this month or this year. We want to build something that continues to serve riders in Brantford and throughout Southern Ontario for generations.
That means earning trust. Looking after customers. Supporting our employees. Supporting our community. And continuing to love the industry we're fortunate enough to be part of.
Canadian Business. Global Brands. Local Passion.
When you're shopping for your next ATV, side-by-side, motorcycle, scooter, snowmobile or personal watercraft, we encourage you to look beyond the country printed beside the manufacturer's name.
Ask yourself where you're buying. Who will support you afterward. Who will service your machine. Who will help you find parts. And what local business your purchase is helping support.
At Grand River Power Sports, we're proud to represent some of the biggest names in powersports from around the world while remaining firmly rooted here in Brantford, Ontario.
The brands are global.
The dealership is Canadian.
The riding is right here.
You don't have to choose between a great machine and supporting local.
Shop Global • Support Local • Ride OntarioSupport Local.
Ride Global.
Whether your next adventure takes you down an Ontario trail, across a Southern Ontario backroad, through the snow or onto two wheels, Grand River Power Sports is here to help you find the machine that's right for you.
Canadian dealership. Global brands. Local passion.
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