- 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 head in victory and a life-size depiction of Wayne as a child with parents Walter and Phyllis Gretzky standing as a family looking on. The inspirational statues provide an unforgettable photo op to commemorate your trip to Brantford.
- Inside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition. Enjoy learning about local athletes who have achieved the highest standards of excellence in their sport and significant people who have contributed to various sports. Swing by our Tourism information desk and meet our Visitor Services team, ask questions and gather brochures to plan your next visit to Brantford.
- Head downtown to pay tribute to Brantford’s military history and view the Brant War Memorial and Boer War Memorial, part of Brantford’s Public Art Collection. A short walk will bring you to Harmony Square in the heart of Brantford’s downtown. Harmony square is home to local restaurants, shops, and several annual events.
- Be entertained by an evening performance at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, a restored historic Vaudeville House, delighting audiences for over 100 years.
- Spend time exploring the night life at Elements Casino Brantford before checking into one of our award-winning hotels for a relaxing, comfortable sleep.
- Plan a trip the next day to visit one of Brantford’s museums and galleries, or spend some time outdoors at Brantford’s Twin Valley Zoo.