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Explore Brantford’s Cordage Heritage District

From 1901 to 1968, the Cordage Heritage District was home to the largest cordage and twine manufacturer in Canada – the Brantford Cordage Company. Today, a diverse range of businesses and shops can be discovered on this historic property located at 111 Sherwood Drive.

Sassy Britches Brewing Co.
Located in Unit #4, Brantford's newest craft brewery, Sassy Britches Brewing Co., serves up crisp and flavourful craft beers, great live music, and unique events and workshops. Whether you’re a craft beer...

Fall Colours in Brantford: A Guide to Scenic Spots

Discover spectacular fall colours in Brantford this autumn. Each year brings a varying mixture of reds, yellows, and oranges to enjoy. When and where the colours emerge first and brightest is a pleasant surprise. Here are a few places that we’ll be watching this season:

• Mohawk Park: 51 Lynnwood Drive
• Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant: 12 Brantwood Park Road
• Grand River Loop: Accessible from various points along the Grand River in Brantford
• Wilkes Dam: 70 Wilkes Dam Road
• Waterworks Park: 11 Waterworks...

Official Unveiling: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event

The Woodland Cultural Centre is officially unveiling the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an Interpretive Historic Site. The opening will take place on September 30, 2025, Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, marking a significant step toward truth-telling, education, remembrance, and reconciliation. More details about the official unveiling can be found here.

The former Mohawk Institute, also known as “The Mush Hole,” was the oldest and longest-running residential...

Brantwood Farms Fall Festival is back!

Celebrate the fall season with a visit to Brantwood Farms Fall Festival! Happening every Saturday and Sunday in September and October, the festival includes over 20 great activities for you to discover. Don't miss out, book your tickets in advance! Here are some of the fun activities you can expect this year:

• Wagon Ride
• Farm Play Yard:
  • Giant Jumping Pillow
  • Super Slide
  • Pumpkin Bowling
  • Cereal Box
  • Spiral Slide
  • Spider Web Climber
  • Corn Maze
  • Grain Bin Basketball
  • Low Ropes Climbing Area
  • Haunted Barn
  • Obstacle Course...

Top things to do in Brantford this Fall

From apple-picking to leaf-spotting and so much more, here's how to enjoy all that Brantford has to offer in autumn.

Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms

Brantwood Farms Fall Festival is back! Celebrate the fall season every weekend in September and October and enjoy over 20 activities across the farm, including a corn maze, wagon rides, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, and so much more. Learn more at www.brantwoodfarms.com. 

Exciting annual events

Don't miss our great annual events like Culture Days on...