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July Featured Artist: Brianne Lavallee

July’s Featured Artist is Brianne Lavallee, the one-woman show behind downtown Brantford’s Bathtub Bakery. A few years ago, Lavallee noticed that many of her coworkers were strong, female entrepreneurs. She realized that she also wanted to create something that she was passionate about. “If I could land myself in my own business that I absolutely loved,” she says, “I would never feel like I was going to work.” 

She has always had a passion for eating delicious treats and creating new ideas....

Explore Six Nations of the Grand River

With the 40th Annual Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow rapidly approaching at the end of next month (July 26-28, 2019), you may be thinking about planning a trip to our neighbouring community of Six Nations of the Grand River. You also may be wondering what else there is to see and do in Ohsweken while you are visiting. We have compiled a list of our ‘must-dos’ to help you out. This by no means covers everything, but is a good place to start.

The Pow Wow is held at Chiefswood Park,...

Feel Good and Live Grand at Brantford's Spa

Escape the ordinary and treat your senses to a luxuriously ‘grand’ experience without leaving the city limits. Grand Wellness is Brantford’s premiere spa destination, situated along the picturesque Grand River. Tourism Brantford recently had the pleasure of touring the beautiful Spa, and we are so impressed with what we saw and learned that we just have to share. Boasting a plethora of spa services and treatments designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed, Grand Wellness is one attraction...

The Brantford International Villages Festival is Celebrating 46 Years!

The Brantford International Villages Festival is celebrating its 46th consecutive year of presenting “The World at Your Doorstep.” The Festival brings world-class memories to Brantford’s thousands of residents and visitors as they explore 17 festival village halls. This four-day festival, from July 3 to 6, 2019, gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy cultural entertainment, including music, dancing, traditional cuisine and beverages, costumes, and cultural displays.

The Festival...

Perfect Image Studio

If you’re looking for a high-quality, customer-focused place for that next piece to adorn your body, look no further than the newly opened Perfect Image Studio in downtown Brantford. Located at 136 Dalhousie Street, this tattoo and piercing studio opened in February 2019, and is home to some of the most incredible talent the industry has to offer.

Perfect Image was originally founded in 1996 in Daytona Beach, Florida by David Levy and Giorgio Kouzoudjian. Three years later, the business moved into...