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Celebrate Tourism Week with Brantford’s Tourism Ambassadors

Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 AM

Tourism Brantford invites you to participate in Tourism Week, a national initiative that shows the impact of travel and tourism on the economy. Tourism Week takes place from Sunday, May 26 to Sunday, June 2, 2019.

To celebrate, Tourism Brantford has chosen five Tourism Ambassadors with a local Brantford connection. Their colourful stories will be shared throughout Tourism Week on the Discover Brantford Blog, providing insight as to how these hometown heroes were able to develop their skills...

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Featured Artist: Mike D’Eri

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00 AM

June’s Featured Artist is Mike D’Eri, also known as NMEDJ, a Brantford-based, award-winning music producer, vinyl turntablist, and self-proclaimed “heavy-handed vinyl junkie.”

D’Eri started his career in turntablism, which is the art of manipulating sounds and creating new music, sound effects and beats using two or more turntables and DJ mixer. A few years ago, he started taking music production more seriously, embracing ever-changing technology, and shifting his focus to play his own music live....

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Treat Mom to a Spa Day at the Beauty Barn!

Posted on Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 AM

Mother’s Day is this weekend and if you haven’t already picked out something special for that loving gal in your life, why not pick up a gift certificate or plan a trip to The Beauty Barn Spa for her? (Or even better—go together!)

The Beauty Barn Spa is a quaint, picturesque spa that is located on the outskirts of Brantford and Paris, Ontario. Escape the hustle and bustle of busy city life and take a nice scenic drive into the country. The Beauty Barn is set inside an old renovated barn and has...

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Bathtub Bakery: Your recipe for relaxation

Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2019 12:00 AM

The sweetest – by scent, and by whimsy – store has opened in downtown Brantford, and we cannot wait for you to see it and smell it for yourselves! Bathtub Bakery is a one-woman show, operated by owner Brianne Lavallee. Her first brick and mortar shop opened in downtown Brantford (35 King Street) in summer 2018. 

Bathtub Bakery specializes in unique, bakery-inspired bath and body treats that are made to look just like your favourite desserts. The shop is filled to the brim with cupcakes for...

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The City of Brantford and County of Brant Officially Announce Hosting the 2021 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00 AM

The 2021 55+ Winter Games are coming to Brantford and the County of Brant February 11 to 13, 2021. The Ontario 55+ Games celebrates active living and is hosted every year for individuals in Ontario who are 55 years of age or older.

“The City of Brantford is honoured and proud to have the opportunity to host a sporting event of this calibre. We look forward to welcoming some of the finest seasoned athletic talent in our province,” said Mayor Kevin Davis, City of Brantford. “The Games will be...