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Pick Your Own Strawberries

Summer couldn’t come at a better time! Nature is in full bloom and along with excitement buzzing over the ability to see family and friends again (in limited numbers), there are a multitude of outdoor activities to enjoy for your next family outing.

June is the beginning of strawberry season. The lower prices in stores are a bonus, but why not pick your own this year? A safe activity to invite friends or grandparents to, berry picking is also certain to tire out your little munchkins and give you...

Enjoy over 70km of natural trails in Brantford

With nearly 100,000 residents, over 3,100 students at Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as Conestoga College, Six Nations Polytechnic, and Westervelt College, it’s no doubt that Brantford has the look of a much larger urban city. However, one of Brantford’s biggest tourism assets our 70km of natural trails – is also what gives our city its charming ‘small town feel.’

One of the most unique things about Brantford is that you have all the amenities of a big city – shopping, dining, entertainment,...

Your Backyard: The BEST Movie Theatre

Do you have a special anniversary or birthday coming up? What about a new grad in the house? We may not be having the annual celebrations that we’ve become accustomed to, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create an amazingly unique and safe event for your “social bubble.” Enjoy a night under the stars watching your very favourite movies with the ones you love the most in the comfort of your own backyard. Bonus: if you forget the bug spray or blankets, all you have to do is walk through your patio...

Discover Brantford - Plan Now. Explore Later.

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the launch of the digital release of the 2020 Discover Brantford Visitor Guide – Plan now. Explore later.

The 32-page e-brochure highlights key attractions and experiences throughout the City, as well as celebrated icons and landmarks. The annual guide features beautiful images, captured by local photographers, of more than 50 local attractions promoting cultural draws in the area, places to dine and shop, outdoor...

Outdoor Adventures in Brantford

The sun is finally out, and hopefully here to stay!  We live in a beautiful bloomin’ city full of gorgeous displays of flowers, sprawling parks, over 70 kms of natural trails, and The Grand River—a designated heritage river.  As we say hello to summer, it’s a great time to adventure outdoors and nurture your physical and mental health.

Mohawk Park is a picturesque space and the tall trees create an abundance of shade which is great for a picnic, yoga in the park, or some leisurely walking....