Do you want to volunteer for Doors Open Along the Grand?

Email us at tourism@brantford.ca.

City of Brantford

Situated on the beautiful Grand River in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Brantford has all the major amenities of a big city with the charming feel of a small town.

Sports lovers can enjoy watching Brantford Bulldogs hockey or Brantford Red Sox baseball, depending on the season. Or you can get outside for a round of golf at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course in the Tournament Capital of Ontario.

Outdoor adventure enthusiasts will relish in our 70 km (43.5 miles) of natural trails for hiking or biking, with the Hub of Ontario Trails connecting us to Hamilton, Cambridge, Paris and Port Dover. Pick up a paddle and escape to the Grand River, a designated Canadian Heritage River, and explore by canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board or river raft.

Discover our heritage with a visit to the Bell Homestead National Historic Site — the place where Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1874. Then catch a show at the stunning Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, where we have been delighting audiences for over a century.

Whether it’s for a special event, a day trip or a weekend stay, we’re excited to welcome you to Brantford, the big city with a small-town feel.

County of Brant

Located in the heart of Southern Ontario, the County of Brant is vibrant and diverse. Each community within the county has its own distinct personality — ranging from artistic charisma to outdoor adventure and country charm. Offering an exceptional quality of life, Brant provides residents and visitors with a wide array of recreational activities — from kayaking and fishing along the Grand River to scenic hiking and cycling trails that showcase the area's natural beauty.

The County is rich in arts and culture, featuring local galleries, heritage sites and community events that celebrate our creativity and history. From small-town fairs to lively music festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Paris, known as the "Prettiest Little Town in Canada" and the "Cobblestone Capital of Canada," offers stunning architecture and charming streetscapes. St. George hosts the annual St. George Applefest, a beloved local tradition. Burford, with its strong agricultural roots, embodies the County’s deep connection to farming and rural living. Throughout Brant, hamlets and towns each have their own unique charm, contributing to the County’s special character.

The County of Brant proudly celebrates the unique stories, places and people that make it a sought-after destination to live, work and play. We invite you to be a part of it!

Six Nations of the Grand River

The traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee along the Grand River, Six Nations is the largest First Nations reserve in Canada by population with a wealth of history, cultural experiences and more.

History buffs will fall in love with His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, located in Brantford along the banks of the Grand River. The carefully crafted stained-glass and wood panel walls tell the story of the first settlers of the Mohawk Village after the American Revolutionary War brought them out of their homelands in what is now New York State.

Chiefswood National Historic Site offers an exciting look into the lives of Indigenous people from Six Nations in the mid- to late 1800s. It was built by Chief George Johnson as a gift for his wife Emily. Explore the beautiful, wooded areas that give Chiefswood its name and learn about the writing methods of Mohawk Poetess E. Pauline Johnson. Stay in luxury accommodation at Chiefswood Park with fully winterized cabins, camping areas and glamping huts along the Grand River.

And explore the downtown core of Ohsweken and visit Indigenous-owned and -operated shops like Iroqrafts for authentic craft supplies, and Sapling and Flint for finely crafted silver jewelry. The Everything Cornhusk store and gallery showcases the talent and artistry of traditional cornhusk dolls.