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...

Brantford on the Big Screen

• Stop by the Brantford Visitor and Tourism Centre to pick up a guide to all the backdrops in Brantford used for sets of TV shows, films, and documentaries. This tour has an extra bonus of getting to explore some of the city's most unique natural features, historical buildings, beautiful neighborhoods, and public facilities. We bet this tour will leave you wanting to plan your next visit to Brantford for even more fun!

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...

Comfort Foods in Brantford

Whether you are a fan of winter or not, everyone can agree that a warm hearty meal is best way to warm up on a cold frigid day. Spend the day exploring all the different comfort foods Brantford has to offer.

• Pop into The Olive Oil Company and tantalize your taste buds with extra virgin olive oils as well as infused dark and white balsamic vinegars. Stop by for a free tasting and shop from over 70 different varieties to take home. Pick up something to enhance your next meal or even grab a gift for...

Spend a Festive Day in Brantford

The holiday season approaches fast and is over before you know it! Make sure you fit in all of your favourite festive activities before the holiday season is over. Spend a fun filled morning at Brantwood Farms, grab a delicious lunch downtown, try your hand at skating in Harmony Square and end your day with a beautiful light display at Glenhyrst Art Gallery.

Note: This itinerary is suggested during the month of December 2023 based on operating hours of some businesses and attractions. Please...