How to Spend March Break in Brantford

Here are a few March Break activities that you and the whole family can enjoy in Brantford. 

Ice Skating
There are a variety of places to skate outdoors or indoors this March Break. Join us for a variety of ice-skating options at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre for all ages.  They offer a variety of skating options. Helmets are strongly recommended. View full skating schedules online. Harmony Square downtown also offers ice-skating 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, weather permitting, or you can find a community outdoor ice-rink near you.

Swimming
The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre has several pools to enjoy over the break.  

Bell Homestead National Historic Site
Take a one-hour guided tour of the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, the Bell family's home and Canada’s first telephone office. Tours for up to 8 people are given on the hour from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. Pre-book your tour in advance. All tours of the historic homes must be guided. Call or email to pre-book your tour.

Brantford Farmers' Market
The Brantford Farmers' Market is a must-visit destination for foodies and lovers of artisanal products. The market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and other delicious foods. You can also find products such as popcorn, coffee, and baked goods. The market is open on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brantford Bulldogs
Catch a Brantford Bulldogs home game at the TD Civic Centre on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets online.

Conquer Climbing Centre
Learn to climb at Conquer Climbing Centre. While they are primarily a bouldering gym, they also have 4 auto-belays for roped climbing. Register online through their website to secure your spot. 

Crock A Doodle
Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in Crock A Doodle's bright and cheerful studio. Check out their Kids Break Week Classes and make a reservation.

Gamerz Galaxy
Gamerz Galaxy is Brantford’s newest gaming arcade that features over 30 games, rental spaces for celebrations, birthdays and corporate events, plus a snack bar with ample seating. Bring your energy and explore their gaming universe with popular games, including pop-a-shot and skee-ball, or challenge your opponent to a game of air hockey. They also offer a variety of racing and skill-testing games, with many of their games rewarding winners with tickets to cash in for prizes.

Woodland Cultural Centre
The Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve, promote, and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art, and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs. Their permanent museum is presented as a journey through time, featuring artifacts from prehistoric, historic, and contemporary times. Book a self-guided tour of the museum. 

Explore our Trails
Brantford has a number of beautiful trails to explore, even during the winter months! Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll or hit the trails on your winter fat bike, there are plenty of options to choose from. While there are many points in the city in which to access the trails, there are some that are easier to access than others, including: Oak Park Rd., Hardy Rd., Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, Wilkes Dam and Waterworks Park.