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Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition

Discover Brantford's sport history by visiting the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, located inside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is the hub for sporting activities in Brantford. This fact, combined with over a million visitors each year, makes it the ideal home for the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition. Brantford and the surrounding area have been home to numerous Olympic athletes and many others who have achieved national and international...

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is Brantford’s hub for everything sports and athletics. With a beautifully renovated, state-of-the-art building, it is named after "The Great One", Wayne Gretzky. It is also home to our new Tourism Information Desk. 

Facilities include: gymnasium, swimming pools, Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex, Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, Football Field, gardenscape nature area, "The Great One" bronze statue, Indoor Track, Kid Care, a privately-owned...

Celebrate Tourism Week 2022 in Brantford

Celebrate Tourism Week from May 29 to June 4, 2022 with our self-guided itinerary that includes shopping, food and drink, museums, public art and more (plus, enjoy some exclusive Tourism Week discounts along the way!). 

Tourism Week Self-Guided Itinerary 

• Morning
  • Start your day by exploring Brantford’s trails. Head to Heron Head Bikes to rent a Reid Classic 7 speed or vintage Daisy tandem bike or bring your own bike for a tune up.
  • Stop into Serenity Country Candles for a...

Celebrate May is Museum Month with the Brant Museum Passport

The Brant Museums & Galleries Association (BMGA) and The Heart of Ontario are inviting local residents and visitors to discover local museums from May to August 31, 2022. As part of May is Museum Month and celebrating May 18th as International Museums Day, the BMGA is launching the Brant Museum Passport. The purchase of a $5 passport grants the holder one-time access to ten participating museums and galleries in Brantford, the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River.

Participating...

Amenities for Group Tours

Tourism Brantford’s Tourism Information Desk has moved to a new location inside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park St. In addition to washroom facilities, you'll also find brochures, merchandise and much more. Read on to learn more about the amenities and services that our team can provide to your group tour. 

Convenient Location

The new location is centrally located near highway access (Exit #36) and major corridors to connect you with local shopping, dining, accommodations,...