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 »

Heritage Excursion

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

This years excursion will start at the Brant Museum & Archives at 9:00 am sharp. A bus will take participants to the following heritage locations:   SANDERSON CENTRE will offer a look at the workings behind the scenes, coordinated by Glenn Brown BRANTFORD GREEN HOUSES contribute to the attractiveness of the city and will be presented by... 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 »

Preserving our HERitage: History from the Womyn’s Perspective

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

Please Note: The Brant Museum and Archives will be closed to visitors as of Monday May 29th. The Adelaide Hoodless Hunter Homestead will continue to operate as per usual. Please visit their website for exhibit hours: http://www.adelaidehoodless.ca/   Much of history is viewed from the male perspective as business owners and prominent citizens of the... Read more »

$15.00

Brant Museum Crawl

The Brant Museum Crawl is a community-wide initiative presented by local marketing & design firm Octopus Red, in partnership with Tourism Brantford and the Brant Museum & Galleries Association. Visit 12 local museums & galleries over 10 days from May 18th to the 28th. The Brant Museum Crawl Schedule

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 »

Fathers of Confederation Picnic

Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, Canada

The Brant Historical Society will be celebrating Canada’s 150th by hosting a free Fathers of Confederation Picnic at the Myrtleville House Museum Saturday June 17th  from 11am – 5pm. This picnic is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate while enjoying free musical performances and historic demonstrations throughout the day. We invite... 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.