Brantford Architecture Walk [New]

Brant Museum & Archives 57 Charlotte St, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Moderate Learn about several local architects responsible for the various building styles in our downtown.   Tour participants are asked to gather at the Brant Museum and Archives. The tour begins at 10:30 am and are usually 75 to 90 minutes in length.   Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy... Read more »

Paris Upper Town Walk [New]

Old Town Hall - Paris 13 Burwell St., Paris, Ontario, Canada

Learn about the establishment of the Town of Paris and its early settlers. This walk is rated: Moderate Starting at the Old Town Hall (13 Burwell St., Paris)   Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members   Difficulty Ratings: Easy – relatively flat and 2 km of walking... Read more »

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk

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

Difficulty: Easy Discover the history of the Fording Place from the ice age to 1775.   The starting point for this walk will be Brant's Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) which is located behind the OLG Casino at 2 Icomm Drive.   Easy – relatively flat and 2 km of walking Moderate – Some hills and... Read more »

Original Village of Brantford Walk [New]

Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury 18 Brant Ave., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Easy Covers the time from the first cabin built in 1807 to the arrival of steam power in 1847. This walk starts at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace.   Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members   Easy – relatively flat and 2 km of walking... Read more »

Local Authors Walk

Brant Museum & Archives 57 Charlotte St, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Moderate Canada Day. An excellent way to celebrate our national & local heritage.

Monuments & Memorials Walk

Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury 18 Brant Ave., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Easy Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments & memorials that dot the downtown.   This walk begins at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace.

Mount Pleasant Heritage Walk [New]

The Windmill Country Market 701 Mt Pleasant Rd., Mount Pleasant, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Easy Explore this unique community whose settlement history pre-dates that of Brantford.   The starting point for this walk will be at The Windmill Country Market in Mount Pleasant. There is additional parking at the community centre between the cemetery and the Presbyterian Church.