Adelaide Hunter was born in this farmhouse and lived here until she married John Hoodless (1881). Hunter Hoodless was known for establishing several organizations – including the Hamilton YMCA, the second branch of the Hamilton Victorian Order of Nurses, and the world's first Women's Institute. Today, the homestead is owned by the Federation of Women's Institutes and operates as a museum.

The Asa Wolverton House, built in 1851 by a lumber merchant, is a designated historical property. The Greek-revival-style manor sits on the banks of the Grand River and is recognized as being associated with the Underground Railroad. It was once owned by an oil tycoon, John Sifton, and his son, a lawyer who worked with Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Experience the birthplace of the telephone at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site. Tour the furnished family home of the Bell family from 1870 to 1881, where Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1874. The site also features the Henderson House, Canada’s first telephone business office from 1877, and an exhibit gallery showcasing early telecommunications.

The Brantford Airport was established in 1939 as a Second World War flight training base. Currently, it is used for flight training, general aviation and aircraft maintenance. During Doors Open, visit the Flight Centre where club members will provide a guided tour of the airport and its history, and explain what is happening there today.

The City of Brantford’s Parks & Recreation Department has long been a source of community pride. For 75 years, these greenhouses have played an integral part in the city's horticulture operations, program and reputation. The complex is used to grow the approximately 500,000 plants annually that are used in displays, annual and perennial beds and community gardens throughout the city.

This former industrial site is now a 3,962 square-metre (13,000-square-foot) modernized museum featuring artifacts and displays honouring Canadian men and women who served, are serving and who did not return, focusing on Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations, from 1812 to Afghanistan. See also special displays commemorating Canadians in Hong Kong and Walls of Honour for area residents lost in war.

A hidden gem offering rich historical, cultural and natural features. The 64-hectare (116-acre) property includes areas of Carolinian forest, mid-20th-century buildings, a seasonal camp area, a bookstore, outdoor green space, walking trails, a labyrinth, farmland and pool. The site functions as a multi-use education and retreat centre with accommodations, dining, meeting spaces and facilities for overnight stays, day programs and group gatherings.

Built in 1849, this small but stunning historical church sits on a hill overlooking the village of Glen Morris on the banks of the heritage Grand River. The main church building is constructed of beautiful local fieldstone, giving it a timeless character that reflects the craftsmanship and heritage of the early community.

The Longhouse Project strengthens cultural awareness and offers visitors a deeper understanding of Six Nations’ natural environment, society, history and culture. The Kahyonhákta (“by the river”) Project, launched in 2015, envisions a centre that represents Haudenosaunee history and culture while creating cultural, social, educational and economic benefits for the Six Nations community. In 2017, Canada 150 funded the building of Ganohsa’o:weh (“original house”).

Operated by the Langford Conservancy as a community hub, this charming, restored brick one-room schoolhouse features high tin ceilings and original wood floors. The Langford Schoolhouse serves as a nonprofit venue designed to support rural heritage, often hosting community events focused on local agriculture and history.

Home to the Good family for four generations, this Georgian farmhouse was built in 1837 with an addition in 1858. On this site is a hexagonal silo built in 1902 and a (still-functional) blacksmith's forge built by William Charles Good in 1891 when he was just 15 years old.

Lights, camera, action! Rogers tv, Cable 20 is Brantford's local community channel, covering issues, events, entertainment, sports and all things local. During Doors Open, come and tour the studio, control room and mobile unit. You will get an exclusive look at how shows are created and meet the people who make it happen.

A Methodist mission was established here in 1822, attracting both white settlers and Indigenous residents. In 1830, a wooden structure was built. Over time, the congregation grew and a brick building replaced the wooden one in 1860. The current structure dates from 1902. Of interest is the simple wooden furniture and the adjacent cemetery (containing many early settlers).

This Gothic-revival cobblestone church was built in 1839 by Levi Boughton in Upper Town on land purchased from town founder, Hiram Capron. Inside, there are unique features often unseen, including a one-of-kind Lepers Window, one of only two working tracker organs in Canada, military plaques and beautiful stained-glass windows.