Explore the Core: Hidden Gems in Downtown Brantford

Your friends and family will love this historic walking tour of downtown Brantford.

• The downtown core is home to nine of the twelve art pieces in Brantford's Grand Exhibit, a collection of to-scale artist reproductions from the Glenhyrst Art Gallery permanent collection.
• Stop at Harmony Square to take a selfie or group photo in the beautiful courtyard. In summer months, enjoy seeing the fountains, and in the winter, a public skating rink is here.
• Check out Friday Cafe overlooking Harmony Square and grab a latte. Nearby, From Scratch Cafe Bistro offers an ever-changing and always fresh, never frozen menu.
• Swing by Momoko Snacks Land or Old World Marketplace for some shopping.
• You can sit and enjoy dinner and a drink at the rustic, modern Hudson Public Kitchen & Bar, located in Harmony Square. Other nearby restaurants include Nine North, The Works Brantford, The Chinese Sisters.
• Stay overnight and see an evening performance at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. This historic restored Vaudeville House has been delighting audiences for over 100 years. Built in 1919, its magnificent design and architecture represents our remarkable past and reflects the evolution and growth of our heritage and culture today.