North Downtown Walking Tour

Brant Museum and Archives 57 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Learn the history of this area of Brantford that is bordered by Nelson, Clarence, Sheridan and West Streets. Part of our Culture Days programming! This walk begins at the Brant... Read more »

Gadd’s Alley in Paris Walk

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, May 4; 10:30 AM starting at the corner of Catherine & Ball streets in Paris. This is a Jane’s Walk down a street in Paris that... Read more »

Brantford Canal Walk

Brantford Canal (Locks Rd.) 6 Beach Rd., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 105 minutes) Saturday, May 11; 10:30 AM starting at the loop at the eastern end of Beach Road east of Lock’s Road Explore the reasons for the Grand River... Read more »

Farringdon Burial Grounds Walk

Farringdon Church 287 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, May 18; 10:30 AM starting at the parking lot for Farringdon Church Explore the heritage of some of this city’s most prominent individuals and learn about their accomplishments.   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register

North Downtown Walk

Brant Museum and Archives 57 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, May 25; 10:30 AM starting at the Brant Museum & Archives Nelson, Chatham and Sheridan streets offer insight into the history and development of the city’s... Read more »

Mount Pleasant Walk

(approx. 105 minutes) Saturday, June 1; 10:30 AM starting at the corner of Mount Pleasant & Burtch Rd (Parking available at the community hall south of the 4-way stop) Learn... Read more »

The Great War Walk

Railway Station 5 Wadsworth Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 120 minutes) Saturday, June 8; 10:00 AM starting at the VIA Railway Station on Wadsworth St. A century ago local citizens were investigating ways to commemorate the veterans of... Read more »

Glenhyrst Gardens Walk

Glenhyrst Gardens 20 Ava Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, June 15; 10:30 AM starting at Glenhyrst Gardens (20 Ava Road) The gardens have a story to tell that reveals some of Brantford’s history and artistic... Read more »

War of 1812 Walk

D'Aubigny Park 5 Oakhill Drive, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 105 minutes) Saturday, June 22; 10:30 AM starting at parking area of D’Aubigny Creek Park (across from the Colborne St. W. Firehall) Learn about the local experiences during this... Read more »

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk

Brant's Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) 2 Icomm dr., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, June 29; 10:30 AM starting at Brant’s Crossing Park behind the casino Discover the earliest history of the Fording Place from the last glacier through time... Read more »