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Calling all youth (ages 12-18) who want to explore their funny bone! Local community actor, director, playwright, and active arts promoter, Martin Smith, is hosting a FREE workshop for youth to learn improv!

Join us on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Harmony Square, located at 89 Dalhousie St. in downtown Brantford, to learn some of the basic skills in creating plot and character from one of Brantford’s best! This event can accommodate up to 20 attendees and pre-registration...

The pandemic has driven us to download and/or stream an increasing amount of content that we can consume at home, whether that is movies, television shows, audio books, podcasts…or even delightful audio plays by local performers!

ICHTHYS Theatre Productions recently introduced their Sherlock Holmes audio play series consisting of twelve audio plays. The first three launched with much success, with three more confirmed between July 2021 and September 2021. All of the performances feature lots of local...

Cycling is a social distancing-friendly, low-cost and eco-friendly activity that can be enjoyed either solo or in groups. Brantford is home to over 70kms of nature trails and a growing infrastructure of bike lanes for your recreational and transportation needs. Heron Head Bikes is a new one-stop shop in Brantford that services, sells and rents bikes. Try one of their brand new cycling experiences and discover the joys of cycling for adventure, transportation and exercise.

Brantford’s Slow...

Did you recently see some work being done on the iconic Lions outside of Brantford’s new City Hall? Did you know that each year the Economic Development and Tourism Department leads conservation and restoration efforts for the City’s invaluable Public Art collection? Public art is often at risk of damage by the environment and/or human interaction with the pieces. Specifically, factors that affect the City’s bronze monuments include humidity, UV light, acid rain, poor water drainage, proximity to...

Want to plan the perfect date night in Brantford? Here are a few can’t miss spots that are perfect for a summer date in the Telephone City. Visit our Tourism Directory for a full list of businesses, attractions and ideas to create your own unique adventure in Brantford with your loved one.

Hike or cycle along the Grand River

Rent a step-through bike from Heron Head Bikes and cycle along the over 70kms of nature trails in Brantford. Whether hiking or cycling, the trails have several spots with...