Itineraries

A Taste of Fall in Brantford

Get into the festive fall spirit by spending the day enjoying fall flavours around Brantford. Enjoy some festive comfort food while taking in the gorgeous fall colours around the Grand River and pick up some treats to bring home with you.

• Start your morning off with a trip to Brantford’s Farmers Market where you can pick up some fresh fall flowers, browse local products, and find local produce for all your fall recipes.
• Visit The Olive Oil Company and shop from over 70 different varieties of olive...

Wet 'N' Wild Fun in Brantford

• Start the day at Brantford Twin Valley Zoo where you will spend the next 2.5 hours exploring over 80 species of animals at this wildlife park. This family owned and operated park welcomes visitors of any age to enjoy their exhibits, nature trail, picnic and play. Visit the petting zoo area or book ahead and plan an immersive, educational Guided Connections Tour for fun memories with friends and family.
• Head to Brantford’s downtown core and enjoy lunch at Hudson Public Kitchen + Bar with a menu that...

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...

The Great Ones: History, Culture & Sport

• Start your day at the Woodland Cultural Centre where you can take a self-guided museum tour to appreciate the over thirty-five thousand artifacts, including a permanent collection presented in a storyline of Indigenous life from prehistoric dates to the 21st century.
• Pay a visit to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to see “The Great One”, a beautiful public art piece outside the main entrance. You will admire the twelve-foot sculpture of Wayne Gretzky, cast in bronze, hoisting the Stanley Cup over his...