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Remembrance Day Services in Brantford

Each year on November 11, the City of Brantford joins fellow Canadians in honoring the sacrifice and courage of those who fought to preserve the freedom of our nation during times of war, armed conflict and peace. We gather to remember, with reverence and gratitude, the importance of their sacrifices to our community and worldwide.

This year, due to COVID-19, gathering restrictions will need to remain in place. The 2020 Brantford Remembrance Day services have been adapted to ensure the safety...

City of Brantford to sponsor free live stream of The Cuban on October 30

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual premiere and free live stream of The Cuban, a motion picture that was filmed in Brantford and the County of Brant in 2018. The virtual event will take place on October 30, 2020 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The City of Brantford intended to welcome the cast and crew back to our city, with a red carpet event at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the...

Coffee Shops, Cafés and Tearooms in Brantford

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite coffee shops, cafés and tearooms in Brantford! Whether you’re looking for hot, iced or plant-based drinks, or local supplies for brewing at home – we have you covered. Did we forget one of your favourite spots? Share them in the comments below!

The Blue Dog Café | 199 Brant Ave | 519-512-0022

The Blue Dog Café is a beloved local café that serves up freshly brewed coffee and tea, all day breakfast and light lunch and dinner options. They also sell beans...

Cameras are rolling in Brantford with enhanced safety measures

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome film productions back to the city after a brief interruption in the industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents and business owners have been gracious in welcoming these visitors back to Brantford throughout the summer and can expect to see even more film crews within the community this fall.

Since June, Brantford has welcomed a number of productions, including TV series Murdoch Mysteries, Mayday,...

Tasty Road Trips Launches A New Website

Food tourism is popular for individuals and groups of all ages, as a way to make memories through experiencing local and traditional cuisine. Tasty Road Trips focus on small towns with big tastes through a variety of experiential food and cultural tours. Tasty Road Trips has developed tours to embrace comfort and safety for individuals and small groups to reveal local wellness, art, history, food and architecture by shifting from guided to self-guided tours. If you haven’t yet had the...