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A Brief History of Candy Apples

Wondering how candy apples, one of this season’s quintessential treats, came to be and where to find the best ones locally?

Other than pumpkin pie perhaps, nothing else welcomes the taste buds to the autumn season quite like the tangy sweet crunch of a shiny red candy apple. The very first candied apples were created in 1908 in Newark, New Jersey by a candy maker who never intended them to be eaten. It was the Christmas season when candy maker William Kolb came up with an idea to add some festive...

Where To Find Carnival Treats in Brantford

Each year, once the chill in the air starts, we bundle up in layers and check out our favourite fall carnivals and fairs. Although this year is a bit different, we can still indulge in some of our favourite carnival treats right here in Brantford. From cotton candy to caramel apples, to funnel cake and corn dogs, these treats are a staple of the autumn season, and will transport you back to the fall fairs that we’re all missing this season.

Candy Clouds | 9 Peel St., Brantford

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Brantford's Best Breakfast Joints

Bacon and eggs. Pancakes and waffles with maple syrup. Fluffy omelettes filled with fresh veggies and lots of gooey cheese. Yogurt parfaits topped with fresh fruit and granola. Breakfast food tastes delicious no matter what, but there’s just something about going out for breakfast or brunch that feels especially indulgent – that buttered toast with strawberry jam just doesn’t taste the same at home no matter how hard we try! If you’re looking for that delicious breakfast fix, look no further than...

Breweries, Bars And Restaurants Near Campus

Kicking off the first week of the semester can be both exhilarating and stressful. But now it’s Thursday and the weekend is almost here! 

This week, Tourism Brantford is rolling out the welcome mat to all new and returning students from Conestoga College's Brantford Campus, Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford Campus and Six Nations Polytechnic. Today, we'll be sharing some information on some student-favourite breweries, bars and restaurants with distances and travel...

The Best Restaurants For Students

This week, Tourism Brantford is rolling out the welcome mat to all new and returning students from Conestoga College's Brantford Campus, Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford Campus and Six Nations Polytechnic. Today, we'll be sharing some insider information on the best places for students to dine outside of campus.

Restuarants that have beeen starred (*) accept payment with Laurier Onecards.

Breakfast

Sunset Grill*, located at 50 Market Street, offers all-day breakfast...