Itineraries

Wrapped Up in Brantford’s History

• Start your day with a tour of the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, celebrating the history of Brantford, “The Telephone City”. This is where, in 1874, Alexander Graham Bell conceived the invention of the telephone and made the first long distance call from Brantford to Paris. Enjoy a coffee and baked goods at The Exchange Café and before you go be sure to visit The Phone Booth Museum Store to shop for fun, vintage gifts and souvenirs.
• A short drive will bring you to lunch at Hudson Public...

A Cozy Winter Escape

Escape the frigid winter temperatures and treat yourself to a cozy overnight stay in Brantford. Check into one of Brantford’s seven hotels before you Indulge in a few spa treatments, unwind at a show, enjoy a gourmet meal and shop your way through town.

• Start your day off at the Grand Wellness. Warm up in one of their signature healing soaks such as their Beer Bath or Champagne Soak. Grand Wellness also offers a wide variety of services including massage therapy, infrared sauna treatments and a...

Date Night Ideas

Don’t want the stress of planning the perfect date night? Here are a few suggestions for every step of the evening from unique activities, delicious dinner spots and dessert recommendations.

Activity Recommendations

• Check out the Grand Wellness Spa and choose from a variety of relaxing treatments that you can do individually or as a couple. Treat yourself to a session in the Himalayan salt cave, a couple’s massage or one of their unique bath soaks.
• Catch an evening show at the Sanderson Centre for...

Brantford’s Horticulture Parks

Celebrate Mother Nature by spending the day exploring the beautiful garden displays around the City of Brantford with our suggested driving itinerary.

• Start your day off at Glenhyrst Gardens (20 Ava. Rd.) and explore this beautifully landscaped 16-acre park on the banks of the Grand River. Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, located on the grounds of Glenhyrst Gardens, displays contemporary art exhibitions year round and has a permanent collection of over 700 pieces of historical and contemporary...

Treat Yourself in Brantford

• Book a time at the Golden Tea Pot, located inside Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant to experience your choice of English Low Tea, English High Tea or Royal Kensington Tea. The friendly staff will take care of your every need as you sip and dine overlooking the beautiful Glenhyrst Gardens. During the warmer months, reserve a spot on the new outdoor patio and dine alfresco. Take time to tour the gallery with contemporary fine art exhibitions and a permanent collection of over 600 artworks.
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