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Tips For Hosting A Successful Hybrid Event

Brantford offers a number of excellent meeting and event venues that are working hard to ensure your attendees, delegates, and staff will be safe and comfortable during your event.  

That being said, many meeting and event planners have begun exploring the idea of hybrid events. These types of multichannel gatherings can accommodate a larger group of attendees than a typical in-person event could, which helps distribute your message and/or product knowledge to a larger audience...

Explore Brantford's Parks

Did you know that Brantford has over 1,000 acres of park land? With that much space to explore, there will be snow on the ground before you can visit all the spaces the city offers and maintains for outdoor recreation. From playgrounds to splash pads, soccer fields, gardens and green wooded areas, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Community Parks

Brantford has five community parks. Visit historic Brant’s Crossing and walk along the trail or let your dog run free at Dogford Park. Try yoga in the park at

Free Regional Tourism Marketing Opportunities For Businesses

Free Regional Tourism Marketing Opportunities for Businesses

The past few months have shown the resilience of local businesses and how they have adapted to provide their goods and services. Many have refocused their marketing efforts to hyper local tourism, providing an invitation for people to be tourists in their own towns. As businesses continue to expand offerings and welcome guests from the region, it’s time to prepare...

The History Of Brantford's Coat Of Arms

Today we’re shining the spotlight on how Brantford’s official coat of arms came to be.

A coat of arms is a recognizable symbol of the heritage and enduring qualities of a community. Brantford had used a coat of arms since it was incorporated as a city in 1877. However, the Canadian Heraldic Authority didn’t officially recognize it until September 24, 1991. It was on this day, that a ceremony for the presentation of the coat of arms, flag and badge took place in Brantford. The Governor General of...

Get Outdoors With A Brantford Scavenger Hunt

No matter the season there are opportunities to get out of the house and to enjoy the outdoors. Be sure to dress for the weather!

Get outside and stay active with a Brantford scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy! For some extra fun, split your group into two or challenge another friend to see who can complete the list the fastest. Tag us in your photos of your favourite sightings on social media using #BrantfordTogether.

Find and take a picture of each of the following items (worth 1 point...