Top 10 Attractions of Brantford, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
This is my list of the top 10 attractions in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. It isn't in any particular order, they're all equally culturally significant. Come visit the wonderful city of Brantford, Ontario, Canada!
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BRANTFORD ITINERARY - BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY | ONTARIO TRAVEL
Looking for a getaway close to Toronto? Head to Brantford, Ontario! From a long-list of outdoor activities to a diverse food scene, plus a beer spa (!), there's something for everyone in the 'Telephone City'!
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◆ Skyway Cafe at the Brantford Municipal Airport
◆ Healthy Rabbit
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Discover the charm of Brantford, Ontario.
Brantford, Ontario, Canada is a city located in the province of Ontario and is known for its rich history and vibrant arts and culture scene. The city was first established in the early 19th century and was once a major centre for the manufacturing of textiles and other goods. Today, Brantford is home to a number of cultural attractions, including museums, galleries, and theatres, as well as a thriving music and arts scene. Some of the most notable attractions in the city include the Woodland Cultural Centre, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of First Nations culture, the Brantford Farmers’ Market, and the Canadian Military Heritage Museum.
In addition to its cultural offerings, Brantford is also known for its beautiful parks and natural areas, including the Grand River and the Brant Conservation Area. These parks provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and offer stunning views of the city and the surrounding landscape. The Grand River, in particular, is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Brantford is also home to a number of historical sites and landmarks, including the Bell Homestead, which was the birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. This museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of this famous inventor and offers visitors the chance to see where he grew up and learned about science and technology.
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A Tour Through Downtown Brantford, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Come along with me as I'll present to you the major attractions of downtown Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Included are the:
- Grace Anglican Church
- Bus Terminal
- Brando's
- Victoria Park
- YMCA Building
- Harmony Square
- Brant County Court House
- Wilfred Laurier University Campus
- Old Public Library
- Telephone Memorial
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Discover Brantford
Situated on the picturesque Grand River in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Brantford has all the major amenities of a big city with the charming feel of a rural small town.
With 70km of natural trails, a growing culinary scene, unique cultural offerings, numerous specialty shops and exciting sport and recreational experiences – there’s so much waiting to be discovered.
Plan your next adventure at discoverbrantford.ca.
7 BEST LONG WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN ONTARIO (Tobermory, Niagara, Sarnia, Point Pelee and more!)
We all love long weekends and here are the very best 7 long weekend ideas in Ontario. Also these can be made into only 2 days (regular weekends) it will be just be a little bit more rushed but still possible!
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Weekend Idea #1
Tobermory/Bruce Peninsula
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Weekend Idea #2
Oxford Cheese trail
Elm Hurst Inn & Spa Googlemaps:
Red Dragon Dairy, Googlemaps:
Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese, Googlemaps:
Mountainoak Cheese, Googlmeaps:
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Weekend Idea #3
Essex County
Viewpointe Estate Winery, Googlemaps:
Point Pelee National Park, Googlemas:
Weekend Idea #4
Pelee Island
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Weekend Idea #5
Sarnia
Blue Water Bridge, Googlemaps:
Canatara Beach & Park, Googlemaps:
Victory Buffet, Googlemaps:
Purdy's Fried Fish, Googlemaps:
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Greenhill Gardens, Wilksport Line, Googlemaps:
Weekend Idea #6
Niagara Falls
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Bird Kingdom, Googlemaps:
The Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen Restaurant, Googlemaps:
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Weekend Idea #7
Wings Cafe, Googlemaps:
Port Sydney, Googlemaps:
Doorset Lookout Tower, Googlmaps:
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Brantford Walking Tour - October 2021 Ontario Canada - Downtown Brantford 4K vlog
Brantford is a city in Ontario, Canada, founded on the Grand River in Southwestern Ontario. It is surrounded by Brant County but is politically separate with a municipal government of its own that is fully independent of the county's municipal government.
Brantford has situated on the Haldimand Tract, a traditional territory of the Neutral, Mississauga, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The city is named after Joseph Brant, an important Mohawk leader, soldier, farmer, and slave owner. Brant was an important leader during the American Revolutionary War and later after the Haudenosaunee moved to the Brantford area in Upper Canada. Many of his descendants, and other First Nations people, live on the nearby Six Nations of the Grand River reserve south of Brantford; it is the most populous reserve in Canada.
Brantford is known as the Telephone City as the city's famous resident, Alexander Graham Bell, invented the first telephone at his father's homestead, Melville House, now the Bell Homestead, located on Tutela Heights south of the city. Brantford is also known as the hometown of Wayne Gretzky.
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Top 10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Hamilton, Ontario | Canada - English
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Hamilton is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Canada having many best places in Hamilton. Hamilton is a Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment, a huge, forested ridge known locally as the mountain and dotted with conservation areas and waterfalls, divides the city. The long-distance Bruce Trail runs along the escarpment. HMCS Haida, a naval warship on the city's lakefront, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in the south, trace Canada's military past. So to help you figure out the places you need to try, we've gathered up a bucket list of the best Places in Hamilton that you won't regret going to.
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Downtown Brantford, Ontario, Canada Walking Tour (Unedited)
This is a tour of Downtown Brantford, Ontario, Canada, along Dalhousie Street and Market Street. Raw, unedited footage. Come visit the wonderful city of Brantford, Ontario, Canada!
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Chapters:
0:00 - 3:00 George Street
3:00 - 5:51 Dalhousie Street
5:51 - 7:35 Harmony Square
7:35 - 8:55 Colborne Street
8:55 - 11:30 Market Street
11:30 - 12:25 Victoria Park
12:25 - 13:32 Wellington Street
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Brantford Downtown Drive 4K - Ontario, Canada
Driving through Brantford, Ontario, Canada, a city in southwestern Ontario.
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Ontario Travel: Discoveries In and Around Brantford: Brant Cobblestone Common in Paris
October 10, 2009, my second day in Brantford, was an absolutely action-packed day. I got going early at about 8 am when I headed downstairs and requested Jennifer, the manager at the La Bodega Inn, to give me a tour of this unique boutique hotel. She kindly showed me two rooms on the hotels European-themed third floor: the British Room and the Italian Room. The highlight of the British Room was a giant mural of the Tower Bridge in London. We then headed into the meeting rooms which are flooded with natural daylight and enhanced by colourful murals that cover two entire walls and depict the heritage buildings of Brantford. Finally, I also saw a spacious attractive room on the African-themed second floor.
After a brief excursion outdoors to take in Harmony Square, the Beaux-Arts-style Federal Building and the Victorian-era Temple Building that is now Brantfords popular Arts Block, we had breakfast in the attractive Coffee Culture café right next to the hotel.
Melissa, our local tourism expert, came to pick us up right on time at 9:30 for our whirlwind tour of some of Brantfords major sights. We started with the Bell Homestead, the home of Alexander Graham Bell, which was the backdrop to the invention of the telephone. From here we moved on to the Mohawk Chapel, Ontarios oldest church, where we received an introduction to Brantfords native history. The Farmers Market was our next stop where I had a chance to chat with a number of the local farmers and merchants.
We then made a brief stop back on Harmony Square where there was a child-friendly free Fall Festival going on with a fashion show, a hip hop dance class, make-up applications and other dance performances. Now it was time for a bit of a workout for ourselves: Melissa took us on a much-needed bike-ride beside the Grand River during which we thoroughly enjoyed the serene atmosphere on the quiet winding paths by the river.
We stopped in at the Station Coffee House & Gallery for a brief lunch. This café is located inside the historic Brantford Railway Station and also features a gallery. After our brief rest we got back in the van and headed to Paris, a quaint riverside town from the 1850s, about 15 minutes from Brantford. During a brief walk we admired the Victorian streetscape on the towns main street and stopped in for a quick chat at the Café Paris which offers a lovely riverside terrace.
From here we headed to Robert Hall Originals in St. George, where we admired a wide variety of artistic creations made from pewter and natural stone. Robert even gave us a demonstration of the pewter casting process and explained that he has moulds for several thousand different objects that are for sale at his studio.
In the late afternoon we headed into the historic village of St. George where we met our hosts for the night: Rene and Jose Gonzalez from the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast who have worked miracles to restore their 1860s mansion to its former glory. This Victorian jewel was going to be our home for the night.
To cap off this amazing day we had dinner at La Cantinella, an Italian restaurant on St. Georges Main Street, housed in a historic 1850s former inn. The hosts Renato and Susanna Reale provided us with an excellent dining experience and a truly welcome atmosphere. Susanna and her daughter Alex even gave me a tour of the kitchen where I had a chance to meet Susannas son Domenic and her mother in this family-run restaurant.
At about 11:30 pm I finally fell into my plush bed at the Two Roses B&B, ready for some much-needed sleep for another interesting day in Brantford.
Discover all the amazing shops in Brantford
Ever thought about taking a trip to Brantford, but just didn't know what to do while you were there?
Tim Bolen discovered just a small sampling of the shops when he was there and shared those places with us this morning.
Ontario Travel: Discoveries In and Around Brantford: Driving to Brantford
October 10, 2009, my second day in Brantford, was an absolutely action-packed day. I got going early at about 8 am when I headed downstairs and requested Jennifer, the manager at the La Bodega Inn, to give me a tour of this unique boutique hotel. She kindly showed me two rooms on the hotels European-themed third floor: the British Room and the Italian Room. The highlight of the British Room was a giant mural of the Tower Bridge in London. We then headed into the meeting rooms which are flooded with natural daylight and enhanced by colourful murals that cover two entire walls and depict the heritage buildings of Brantford. Finally, I also saw a spacious attractive room on the African-themed second floor.
After a brief excursion outdoors to take in Harmony Square, the Beaux-Arts-style Federal Building and the Victorian-era Temple Building that is now Brantfords popular Arts Block, we had breakfast in the attractive Coffee Culture café right next to the hotel.
Melissa, our local tourism expert, came to pick us up right on time at 9:30 for our whirlwind tour of some of Brantfords major sights. We started with the Bell Homestead, the home of Alexander Graham Bell, which was the backdrop to the invention of the telephone. From here we moved on to the Mohawk Chapel, Ontarios oldest church, where we received an introduction to Brantfords native history. The Farmers Market was our next stop where I had a chance to chat with a number of the local farmers and merchants.
We then made a brief stop back on Harmony Square where there was a child-friendly free Fall Festival going on with a fashion show, a hip hop dance class, make-up applications and other dance performances. Now it was time for a bit of a workout for ourselves: Melissa took us on a much-needed bike-ride beside the Grand River during which we thoroughly enjoyed the serene atmosphere on the quiet winding paths by the river.
We stopped in at the Station Coffee House & Gallery for a brief lunch. This café is located inside the historic Brantford Railway Station and also features a gallery. After our brief rest we got back in the van and headed to Paris, a quaint riverside town from the 1850s, about 15 minutes from Brantford. During a brief walk we admired the Victorian streetscape on the towns main street and stopped in for a quick chat at the Café Paris which offers a lovely riverside terrace.
From here we headed to Robert Hall Originals in St. George, where we admired a wide variety of artistic creations made from pewter and natural stone. Robert even gave us a demonstration of the pewter casting process and explained that he has moulds for several thousand different objects that are for sale at his studio.
In the late afternoon we headed into the historic village of St. George where we met our hosts for the night: Rene and Jose Gonzalez from the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast who have worked miracles to restore their 1860s mansion to its former glory. This Victorian jewel was going to be our home for the night.
To cap off this amazing day we had dinner at La Cantinella, an Italian restaurant on St. Georges Main Street, housed in a historic 1850s former inn. The hosts Renato and Susanna Reale provided us with an excellent dining experience and a truly welcome atmosphere. Susanna and her daughter Alex even gave me a tour of the kitchen where I had a chance to meet Susannas son Domenic and her mother in this family-run restaurant.
At about 11:30 pm I finally fell into my plush bed at the Two Roses B&B, ready for some much-needed sleep for another interesting day in Brantford.
Exploring Ontario: Discoveries in and around Brantford
Searching for an interesting weekend getaway, I have been studying a map of Ontario, looking for places that are just an hour or two outside of Toronto. One place that jumped out at me was Brantford, a community of around 90,000 residents about 110 kilometres west of Toronto
So a few weeks ago I contacted Brantford Tourism to find out more about this city and they sent me an entire information package about the local attractions and activities. On October 9, 2009 I set off with a friend on a two-day first-hand discovery of Brantford to see for myself what this city has to offer.
Finally around 2:30 pm we arrived in Brantford and stopped off at the modern tourism information office, just off Highway 403. We were meeting Melissa Stephens, our local tourism expert, who was going to show us around her home town. On this rainy afternoon we made a stop at the Glenhyrst Gallery of Brant, a public, non-profit art gallery housed in a striking historic mansion surrounded by extensive manicured grounds that house a sculpture garden.
Karen Bell, the gallerys educational coordinator, showed us around the property which was featuring an exhibition by local artist David Hind. This artist uses reclaimed material such as coloured aluminum siding to create oversized canvases using coloured aluminum pieces that are cut out and pasted or riveted onto canvas. Also on display were several unique pieces of furniture made of reclaimed wood.
The physical facilities of the gallery are stunning. The gallery is housed in a 1920s mansion built for Edmund Cockshutt, a wealthy local entrepreneur of the early 20th century. A stunning entrance area with delicately carved wooden doors and bevelled glass welcomes the visitor, and other interesting features of the property include wooden panelling, original fireplaces and an airy conservatory that now houses the gift shop. Glenhyrsts art rental program makes original Canadian art accessible to a larger audience at affordable prices.
With our tour of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery complete, we were ready for dinner and Melissa took us to Café Andreou, a fine dining restaurant located in a gorgeous historic mansion on West Street. The cuisine at Café Andreou is traditional Italian and features a wide variety of appetizers, pastas, meat dishes and seafood. We started our meal with fresh bread accompanied by a delicious olive tapenade. From here I ordered the salad special. Chris, the owner, also recommended that we try arancini, Sicilian rice balls as well as porchetta, slow roasted pork belly that takes about four to five hours to roast. The porchetta just melted in my mouth. My main dish were home-made gnocchi in a rose tomato sauce while my friend had a tender rack of lamb about he was still raving as the evening went on.
We did not have time for a dessert since we had planned to see a performance of Driving Miss Daisy at the historic Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. The performers skillfully recreated the touching friendship between Hoak and Miss Daisy, and at the end of the play the audience was clapping enthusiastically and surrounding the actors who had joined the crowd.
Opened in 1919, the original Temple Theatre was converted to a cinema in 1929, and renamed as the Capitol Theatre, it was part of the Famous Players movie theatre chain until 1986 when the City of Brantford purchased it and turned it back to a performing arts theatre. Extensive renovations were completed over a period of four years that brought the theatre back to its original glory. Today the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is one of Brantfords jewels and a winner of the 2009 Shining Stars Tourism Award. For us it was the perfect place to spend an evening.
Ontario Travel: Discoveries In and Around Brantford - Bicycling in the City
October 10, 2009, my second day in Brantford, was an absolutely action-packed day. I got going early at about 8 am when I headed downstairs and requested Jennifer, the manager at the La Bodega Inn, to give me a tour of this unique boutique hotel. She kindly showed me two rooms on the hotels European-themed third floor: the British Room and the Italian Room. The highlight of the British Room was a giant mural of the Tower Bridge in London. We then headed into the meeting rooms which are flooded with natural daylight and enhanced by colourful murals that cover two entire walls and depict the heritage buildings of Brantford. Finally, I also saw a spacious attractive room on the African-themed second floor.
After a brief excursion outdoors to take in Harmony Square, the Beaux-Arts-style Federal Building and the Victorian-era Temple Building that is now Brantfords popular Arts Block, we had breakfast in the attractive Coffee Culture café right next to the hotel.
Melissa, our local tourism expert, came to pick us up right on time at 9:30 for our whirlwind tour of some of Brantfords major sights. We started with the Bell Homestead, the home of Alexander Graham Bell, which was the backdrop to the invention of the telephone. From here we moved on to the Mohawk Chapel, Ontarios oldest church, where we received an introduction to Brantfords native history. The Farmers Market was our next stop where I had a chance to chat with a number of the local farmers and merchants.
We then made a brief stop back on Harmony Square where there was a child-friendly free Fall Festival going on with a fashion show, a hip hop dance class, make-up applications and other dance performances. Now it was time for a bit of a workout for ourselves: Melissa took us on a much-needed bike-ride beside the Grand River during which we thoroughly enjoyed the serene atmosphere on the quiet winding paths by the river.
We stopped in at the Station Coffee House & Gallery for a brief lunch. This café is located inside the historic Brantford Railway Station and also features a gallery. After our brief rest we got back in the van and headed to Paris, a quaint riverside town from the 1850s, about 15 minutes from Brantford. During a brief walk we admired the Victorian streetscape on the towns main street and stopped in for a quick chat at the Café Paris which offers a lovely riverside terrace.
From here we headed to Robert Hall Originals in St. George, where we admired a wide variety of artistic creations made from pewter and natural stone. Robert even gave us a demonstration of the pewter casting process and explained that he has moulds for several thousand different objects that are for sale at his studio.
In the late afternoon we headed into the historic village of St. George where we met our hosts for the night: Rene and Jose Gonzalez from the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast who have worked miracles to restore their 1860s mansion to its former glory. This Victorian jewel was going to be our home for the night.
To cap off this amazing day we had dinner at La Cantinella, an Italian restaurant on St. Georges Main Street, housed in a historic 1850s former inn. The hosts Renato and Susanna Reale provided us with an excellent dining experience and a truly welcome atmosphere. Susanna and her daughter Alex even gave me a tour of the kitchen where I had a chance to meet Susannas son Domenic and her mother in this family-run restaurant.
At about 11:30 pm I finally fell into my plush bed at the Two Roses B&B, ready for some much-needed sleep for another interesting day in Brantford.
Branlyn Community Centre Virtual Tour - City of Brantford, Brantford Ontario
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Ontario Travel: Discoveries In and Around Brantford - Bell Homestead
October 10, 2009, my second day in Brantford, was an absolutely action-packed day. I got going early at about 8 am when I headed downstairs and requested Jennifer, the manager at the La Bodega Inn, to give me a tour of this unique boutique hotel. She kindly showed me two rooms on the hotels European-themed third floor: the British Room and the Italian Room. The highlight of the British Room was a giant mural of the Tower Bridge in London. We then headed into the meeting rooms which are flooded with natural daylight and enhanced by colourful murals that cover two entire walls and depict the heritage buildings of Brantford. Finally, I also saw a spacious attractive room on the African-themed second floor.
After a brief excursion outdoors to take in Harmony Square, the Beaux-Arts-style Federal Building and the Victorian-era Temple Building that is now Brantfords popular Arts Block, we had breakfast in the attractive Coffee Culture café right next to the hotel.
Melissa, our local tourism expert, came to pick us up right on time at 9:30 for our whirlwind tour of some of Brantfords major sights. We started with the Bell Homestead, the home of Alexander Graham Bell, which was the backdrop to the invention of the telephone. From here we moved on to the Mohawk Chapel, Ontarios oldest church, where we received an introduction to Brantfords native history. The Farmers Market was our next stop where I had a chance to chat with a number of the local farmers and merchants.
We then made a brief stop back on Harmony Square where there was a child-friendly free Fall Festival going on with a fashion show, a hip hop dance class, make-up applications and other dance performances. Now it was time for a bit of a workout for ourselves: Melissa took us on a much-needed bike-ride beside the Grand River during which we thoroughly enjoyed the serene atmosphere on the quiet winding paths by the river.
We stopped in at the Station Coffee House & Gallery for a brief lunch. This café is located inside the historic Brantford Railway Station and also features a gallery. After our brief rest we got back in the van and headed to Paris, a quaint riverside town from the 1850s, about 15 minutes from Brantford. During a brief walk we admired the Victorian streetscape on the towns main street and stopped in for a quick chat at the Café Paris which offers a lovely riverside terrace.
From here we headed to Robert Hall Originals in St. George, where we admired a wide variety of artistic creations made from pewter and natural stone. Robert even gave us a demonstration of the pewter casting process and explained that he has moulds for several thousand different objects that are for sale at his studio.
In the late afternoon we headed into the historic village of St. George where we met our hosts for the night: Rene and Jose Gonzalez from the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast who have worked miracles to restore their 1860s mansion to its former glory. This Victorian jewel was going to be our home for the night.
To cap off this amazing day we had dinner at La Cantinella, an Italian restaurant on St. Georges Main Street, housed in a historic 1850s former inn. The hosts Renato and Susanna Reale provided us with an excellent dining experience and a truly welcome atmosphere. Susanna and her daughter Alex even gave me a tour of the kitchen where I had a chance to meet Susannas son Domenic and her mother in this family-run restaurant.
At about 11:30 pm I finally fell into my plush bed at the Two Roses B&B, ready for some much-needed sleep for another interesting day in Brantford.
Glenhyrst Art Gallery and Gardens - Brantford, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Here I'll guide you through the grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery and Gardens located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Enjoy the peace and serenity, along with beautiful artwork!
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Exploring Ontario: Discoveries in and around Brantford - Grand River Experience
After a delectable and nourishing vegetarian omelette at the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast in St. George, Ontario, we were ready to start our third and final day of our Brantford-area getaway. Melissa Stephens, our local tourism expert, picked us up and drove us to the quaint town of Paris where we were about to embark on our Grand River adventure.
She introduced us to Jamie Kent, owner of Grand Experiences, an award-winning canoe and kayak outfitter that also offers rafting, mountainbiking, fishing expeditions, guided hikes and even corporate teambuilding. After a successful management career in the paint and chemicals industry, Jamie started his company about 10 years ago with the full support of his family. Today Grand Experiences has customers from all over the world, including Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.
We started our Grand River tour in the historic town of Paris, which was first settled in 1829 and officially became incorporated as a town in 1850. Jamie explained that the town is particularly well-known for its Victorian cobblestone architecture which is highlighted by several unique historic buildings that are constructed from small rounded riverstones.
Jamie put the area into context and explained that it has historically been fairly thinly populated, and the surrounding countryside is mostly used for agricultural purposes. Paris is named after plaster of Paris, due to the once plentiful gypsum deposits that were mined in the area. I also learned that the Grand River is a designated heritage river due to its historic significance.
Our river guide also turned out to be an expert on the fauna and the flora of the Grand River area. As the largest river in Southwestern Ontario, the Grand has particular ecological significance as a spawning ground for many different types of cold water and warm water fish. In addition, it is part of the Carolinian forest zone which includes typically more southern plant species such as sassafras, sycamore, tulip trees, black willows, and Kentucky coffee trees.
The fall colours were just starting to come in during this early October weekend, and we enjoyed the quiet tranquility of the Grand River. Jamie pointed out the primitive plaster mining shafts in the riverbank which have been abandoned for more than 150 years now. Ospreys were soaring high overhead on this beautiful day.
We slowly floated by local sights such as the remains of the corduroy road, a timber log roadway that was used more than a century ago to transport the plaster alongside the river. Another major sight is Sarahs Island, a long island that is named after a native woman who made her home here during the summer months for many years until she passed away in the late 1990s. We also passed underneath the bridges of Highway 403, a fairly recently constructed highway that finally made this region more accessible to travelers from Toronto, Detroit and Buffalo.
After about two hours we had finally reached our destination, the Brant Conservation Area, where our local tourist expert Melissa picked us up. Chilled to the bone we were grateful she took us to a local café in Brantford, the Blue Dog Café. We finally warmed up with a nice lunch and went on a driving tour through the historic Dufferin Avenue neighbourhood in Brantford. Given this citys history as a former industrial powerhouse, many of the factory owners and upper class residents lived in magnificent Victorian mansions, many of which are still well-preserved.
After a visit to the beautiful grounds of the Glenhurst Art Gallery and Gardens, our stay in Brantford ended with a phenomenal lookout over the Grand River Valley from the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Our two-and-a-half days in Brantford had turned out to be a great action-packed getaway.
Exploring Ontario: Discoveries in and around Brantford- Grand River Experience
After a delectable and nourishing vegetarian omelette at the Two Roses Bed and Breakfast in St. George, Ontario, we were ready to start our third and final day of our Brantford-area getaway. Melissa Stephens, our local tourism expert, picked us up and drove us to the quaint town of Paris where we were about to embark on our Grand River adventure.
She introduced us to Jamie Kent, owner of Grand Experiences, an award-winning canoe and kayak outfitter that also offers rafting, mountainbiking, fishing expeditions, guided hikes and even corporate teambuilding. After a successful management career in the paint and chemicals industry, Jamie started his company about 10 years ago with the full support of his family. Today Grand Experiences has customers from all over the world, including Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.
We started our Grand River tour in the historic town of Paris, which was first settled in 1829 and officially became incorporated as a town in 1850. Jamie explained that the town is particularly well-known for its Victorian cobblestone architecture which is highlighted by several unique historic buildings that are constructed from small rounded riverstones.
Jamie put the area into context and explained that it has historically been fairly thinly populated, and the surrounding countryside is mostly used for agricultural purposes. Paris is named after plaster of Paris, due to the once plentiful gypsum deposits that were mined in the area. I also learned that the Grand River is a designated heritage river due to its historic significance.
Our river guide also turned out to be an expert on the fauna and the flora of the Grand River area. As the largest river in Southwestern Ontario, the Grand has particular ecological significance as a spawning ground for many different types of cold water and warm water fish. In addition, it is part of the Carolinian forest zone which includes typically more southern plant species such as sassafras, sycamore, tulip trees, black willows, and Kentucky coffee trees.
The fall colours were just starting to come in during this early October weekend, and we enjoyed the quiet tranquility of the Grand River. Jamie pointed out the primitive plaster mining shafts in the riverbank which have been abandoned for more than 150 years now. Ospreys were soaring high overhead on this beautiful day.
We slowly floated by local sights such as the remains of the corduroy road, a timber log roadway that was used more than a century ago to transport the plaster alongside the river. Another major sight is Sarahs Island, a long island that is named after a native woman who made her home here during the summer months for many years until she passed away in the late 1990s. We also passed underneath the bridges of Highway 403, a fairly recently constructed highway that finally made this region more accessible to travelers from Toronto, Detroit and Buffalo.
After about two hours we had finally reached our destination, the Brant Conservation Area, where our local tourist expert Melissa picked us up. Chilled to the bone we were grateful she took us to a local café in Brantford, the Blue Dog Café. We finally warmed up with a nice lunch and went on a driving tour through the historic Dufferin Avenue neighbourhood in Brantford. Given this citys history as a former industrial powerhouse, many of the factory owners and upper class residents lived in magnificent Victorian mansions, many of which are still well-preserved.
After a visit to the beautiful grounds of the Glenhurst Art Gallery and Gardens, our stay in Brantford ended with a phenomenal lookout over the Grand River Valley from the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Our two-and-a-half days in Brantford had turned out to be a great action-packed getaway.