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Candlelit Tours at Mohawk Chapel

Explore the grounds of Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks during their Candlelit Tours happening this November and December.

Mohawk Chapel was the first Protestant church in Upper Canada and is now the oldest surviving church in Ontario. This historic landmark offers guided tours and hosts a number of special events throughout the year.

Stroll along the pathway leading up to Mohawk Chapel as it’s lit by the soft glow of candlelight and marvel at the history and architecture of this beautiful...

Triple Arts Academy is All-in-One

"Wouldn't it be neat if there was a studio that incorporated all of what we love?" This simple question became the inspiration for three people who each taught their own discipline – Karate, Dance and Music. Husband and wife team Colin Arnold and Madelaine Massey as well as her sister Maybelline Massey decided to try and make their dream a reality. And now, 10 years later (and after successfully opening two locations in Cambridge and Bright) they have brought this dream to their hometown of Brantford.

November Featured Artist - Ashley LeBlanc

Our November Featured Artist is Ashley LeBlanc, an 18-year-old singer, songwriter and performing artist from Brantford. LeBlanc says she has been singing since she could talk and grew up listening to her Dad’s jukebox, discovering her love of music while singing along to hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

LeBlanc has been playing guitar for the last ten years, and for the last four years she has been performing locally and throughout Ontario at festivals, restaurants, local fairs and charity events....

Who Was Jack-of-the-Lantern?

October is full of superstition and celebration with the traditional symbol of Halloween, the pumpkin, taking centre stage on almost every doorstep across the country. But why?

The reason for this plentiful fall gourd playing such a large part in our Halloween festivities stems back to the 19th century and an old Irish legend about a man named Stingy Jack.

Legend states that Stingy Jack was a trickster who had fooled the devil on several occasions and was finally dealt with by being banished...

Cameras are rolling in Brantford with enhanced safety measures

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome film productions back to the city after a brief interruption in the industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents and business owners have been gracious in welcoming these visitors back to Brantford throughout the summer and can expect to see even more film crews within the community this fall.

Since June, Brantford has welcomed a number of productions, including TV series Murdoch Mysteries, Mayday,...