Brantford Canal
Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 105 mins

Event Info: Saturday May 3 10:30am

Location: Starting at the loop at the eastern end of Beach Road (East of Lock’s Road)

Explore the reasons for the Grand River Navigation Co. and what remains of the Brantford Cut of the canal.

Victoria Park Heritage Square Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday May 10 10:30am
Location: Starting at the Brant Museum and Archives

The square provides insight into some of the significant figures in the life of Brantford.

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk

Difficulty: Easy, some stairs
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday May 17 10:30am
Location: Starting at Brant’s Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) behind the Casino.

Discover the earliest history of the Fording Place from the last glacier through time until the American Revolution (glaciation to 1776)

WWI Veterans of Holmdale Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday May 24 10:30am
Location: Starting at the lower parking lot of Brantford Collegiate Institute

The stories of several World War One veterans will be shared, focusing on those in the Holmdale community.

W. Ross Macdonald School Property Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 75 mins
Event Info: Saturday May 31 10:30am
Location: Starting at the Administration building main entrance. Please park in the lower parking lot.

Explore the property and the buildings that make up this specialty focused school.

Terrace Hill/Dundas Street Walk

Difficulty: Moderate, but long
Time: Approx. 105 mins
Event Info: Saturday June 14 10:30am
Location: Starting at the George Street parking lot across from Buffalo Street (George St. entrance to Greenwood Cemetery)

These streets provide insights into the development of the city.

Greenwood Cemetery Grounds Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday June 21 10:30am
Location: Starting at the George Street parking lot across from Buffalo Street (George St. entrance to Greenwood Cemetery)

Explore the heritage of some of this city’s most prominent individuals and learn about their accomplishments.

Glenhyrst Gardens
Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday June 28 10:30am
Location: Starting at the north parking lot of Glenhyrst Gardens (beside the carriage house)

The gardens have a story to tell that reveals some of Brantford’s history and artistic heritage.

Stay tuned for our schedule of fall walking tours! The fall schedule typically runs from mid-September to mid-November, with our annual “Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem” fundraiser walking tour taking place around Hallowe’en.

Have an idea for a walking tour topic? Call 519-752-2483 or email lillia.dockree@brantmuseums.ca to submit your ideas!