Walking Tours

General Information

Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members, $10.00 for non-members.

Difficulty Ratings:

Easy- Relatively flat and 2 km of walking

Moderate- Some hills and 3km of walking

Difficult- Many hills and more than 3km of walking

Registration is required! Click the link below to secure your spot.

Current Tours

Glenhyrst Gardens Walk

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday June 22 10:30am
Location: Starting at Glenhyrst Gardens (20 Ava Rd)

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

War of 1812
Walk

Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 2-3 hrs
Event Info: Saturday June 22 10:30am
Location: Starting at parking area of D’Aubigny Creek Park (across from the Colborne St. W. Firehall)

Learn about the local experiences during the significant conflict, and much more including the consequences (1802-1820)

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk

Difficulty: Easy, some stairs
Time: Approx. 90 mins
Event Info: Saturday June 29 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)

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