The City of Brantford has all the amenities of a big city—shopping, dining, entertainment, educational institutions and world-class hotel chains—with a scenic backdrop. In Brantford, you can ‘escape' to nature in minutes. The serene Grand River, a designated Canadian Heritage River, is a paddler's paradise, weaving its way through our city along some of the largest stands of Carolinian forests in Canada. With beautiful parks, gorgeous flowerbed displays, and over 70km of natural trails, Brantford is the perfect destination for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.