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. ... Read more »
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 »
Difficulty: Moderate Canada Day. An excellent way to celebrate our national & local heritage.
Difficulty: Easy Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments & memorials that dot the downtown. This walk begins at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
"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.
