Itineraries

Serenity Along the Grand River

• Serenity Country Candles is one of Brantford’s hidden gems, a country style shop with something for everyone on your list. This tranquil spot features a beautiful selection of unique gifts, décor, candles, soaps, and delicious coffee blends. You will walk away with a treasure or two for sure! Try a fresh brewed coffee prepared while you shop and settle into a comfortable chair for a chat with the friendly staff.
• Located nearby, walk along the Gordon Glaves Memorial Pathway, a 6 km peaceful trail...

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...

Brantford’s Famous Faces

Brantford is home to many famous faces – including Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Graham Bell and Lawren Harris, to name a few. Get to know these famous faces a little better by exploring Brantford in this action-packed two-day itinerary. Check into one of Brantford’s seven hotels before you begin your trip.

Day One:

• Start your morning at SkyWay Café, a one-of-a-kind breakfast spot located at the Brantford Municipal Airport. Watch the planes take off while you enjoy their hearty and delicious breakfast...

A Walk Along The Grand River

• Begin your adventure on one of Brantford’s 70km natural trails to hike, run or bike along. Many of Brantford’s historic sites are also located alongside these trails, or can be easily accessed from them. The Hub of Ontario Trails connects you to Hamilton, Port Dover, Cambridge and beyond.
• Look out for our Trail Mix Program which spans 10 kilometers, from the Hardy Road trail entrance to River Road/Dike Trail intersection. There are a total of ten playlists from local artists along the trail, each...

A Taste of History

Taste your way through history by spending your day exploring some of Brantford’s oldest culinary attractions. Time travel through taste at our 50s style ice cream shop, pick up local produce at the Farmers Market and visit (one of) the oldest restaurants in Brantford, a converted school house now repurposed to serve classic comfort foods with a side of nostalgia.

• Start the day off at Brantford’s Farmers Market, which was established in 1848. This year-round market offers an array of products,...