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 talents.   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

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 significant conflict, and much more including the consequences (1802-1820).   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk

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

**Due to rain in the forecast for 29/06/24, this walking tour has been cancelled**   (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 until the American Revolution (glaciation to 1776).   Free for... Read more »

Canada Day @ Lions Park

Lions Park (Brantford) 2 Edge Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Happy Canada Day! The Brant Museum & Archives and Myrtleville House Museum are CLOSED today. Join us at the City of Brantford's Canada Day celebrations at Lions Park! We will have a booth in the Young Canadians area from 11:00am - 5:00pm.

Dufferin Park Grand (Re)Opening

Dufferin Park 164 St. Paul Ave, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the re-opening of Dufferin Park on St. Paul Ave! We will have a booth in the community vendors area, and will be selling some books from the gift shop. Other local vendors will be on site, and there will be plenty of activities for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

Presentation @ The Bell Homestead National Historic Site

Bell Homestead NHS 94 Tutela Heights Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Bell Homestead N.H.S for a presentation entitled "Life on the Line: The Evolution of the Home Telephone".  Brian Wood, Curator at the Bell Homestead N.H.S, will offer a presentation based upon the new telephone exhibit, and a guided tour of the site.  FREE for BHS and BHNHS members, $10.00 for non-members.... Read more »

W. Ross MacDonald Property Tour

W. Ross MacDonald School 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Easy (approx. 75 minutes) Saturday, September 21; 10:30 AM starting at the Administration Building entrance. Explore the property and the buildings that make up this specialty focused school. Free for BHS members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot. 

Armenian Heritage in Brantford Walk

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

Difficulty: Moderate (approx. 75 minutes) Saturday, September 28 | Times vary | Starting at The Brant Museum and Archives Discover some of the significant locations of one of this city’s significant cultural groups. Visit https://branttheatre.com/ for more information

E. Pauline Johnson Walk

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

Difficulty: Moderate (approx. 105 minutes) Saturday, October 5 | 10:30 AM | Starting at The Brant Museum and Archives Learn about the life of this famous poet while she called Brantford her home base. (1875-1896) Free for BHS members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot. 

Victoria Park Heritage Square Walk

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

Difficulty: Easy (approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, October 12 | 10:30 AM | Starting at The Brant Museum and Archives The square provides insight into some of the significant figures in the life of Brantford. Free for BHS members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.