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.
Difficulty: Easy The history of 1919-1939 reveals a great deal about our city today.
Difficulty: Hard The History of Paris' upper class lived on Snob hill and looked over the downtown. The starting point for this walk is at Wm Kipp Funeral Home at 184 Grand River St. N. in Paris.
"1967: A Year of Memories" – Bill Darfler, Researcher Wednesday, September 27, 2017; 7:00 PM – Myrtleville House Museum In the January 1st, 2017 issue of the Globe and Mail, Doug Saunders wrote an important essay on the significance of Canada's Centennial year, 1967. In it, he called that year "the hinge upon which modern... Read more »
Difficulty: Easy Some of Brantford's famous figures are profiled around this city square.
Difficulty: Easy Learn about this famous artist's early life in Brantford. This tour starts at the M.Chandler Heritage House at the W. Ross Macdonald School.
"Women's Suffrage: An Ontario Perspective" – Tarah Brookfield, Professor Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 7:00 PM – Myrtleville House Museum 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women being granted voting rights in the Province of Ontario. Drawing upon examples from Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River, Professor Tarah Brookfield (Wilfrid Laurier University)... Read more »
Difficulty: Easy Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this eerie time of year.
Difficulty: Easy Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this eerie time of year.
Difficulty: Easy A century ago local citizens were listening for the results of the Battle of Passchendaele - learn more. This tour starts at the Railway Station.