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2020/2021 BRANTFORD OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Plan now. Explore later. #SeeSixNations-Pg.14 discoverbrantford.com 2020/2021 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Welcome to Brantford! Situated on the picturesque Grand River in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Brantford is the ideal place to live, work, play, educate, and visit. Our thriving community is proud to be the hometown of hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky and the official Tournament Capital of Ontario. Brantford boasts 70km of natural trails and the scenic Grand River, a designated heritage river, is a paddler’s delight for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. We invite you to discover our rich heritage, and burgeoning arts and culture community. It was here in 1874 that Alexander Graham Bell first conceived the idea for the telephone and executed the world’s first long distance telephone call in 1876. Our expanding list of gourmet restaurants and locally-run boutiques keep our city bustling and with over 100 festivals and events annually, your entertainment options are endless. Whether you’re looking for cultural experiences, outdoor adventure, fantastic family fun, or culinary delights, you’ll find it all in Brantford – the big city with a small town feel. We hope you enjoy your visit and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Kevin Davis, welcomeMayor TABLE OF CONTENTS Tasty Bites. 4-5 Outdoor Adventures .......... 6-9 Arts & Culture ................ 10-11 Treat Yourself ................ 12-13 Six Nations .................. 14-15 Cool Finds. 16-17 Over 70 km Sports ....................... 18-19 of natural trails to Entertainment ................ 20-21 hike or bike Farm Fresh/Family Fun ....... 22-23 ( pg.6 ) Craft Brews & Films ........... 24-25 Tournament Accommodations ............. 26-27 Capital of Listings ...................... 28-31 Ontario ( pg. 18 ) The Telephone City of Brantford Tourism City ( pg. 11 ) 399 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy. Brantford, ON N3R 8B4 1–800–265–6299 Paddler’s [email protected] Official Visitor Guide to the City of Brantford. All rights paradise reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. All information is current at press time. The publisher along the cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy of information, Grand River and is not responsible for errors or omissions. Details may change. For more information please contact Tourism ( pg. 9 ) Brantford at [email protected]. welcome ON OUR COVER: Brantford Rotary Bike Park TASTY BITES Fume RestoBar Satisfy your taste buds and discover one of Brantford’s delicious restaurants. FUME RESTOBAR THE OLIVE OIL CO. 150 Morrell St., Brantford 358 King George Rd., Brantford Specializing in Greek and Tantalize your taste buds with extra Mediterranean inspired cuisine virgin, infused and agrumato olive with a touch of smoked and Asian oils, in addition to infused dark and flare, Fume is the perfect spot to white balsamic vinegars. Stop by celebrate a special occasion or just for a free tasting and shop from to unwind with friends over fine over 70 different varieties. wine and delicious craft beer. The Olive Oil Co. 4 4 5 VISIT DOWNTOWN Hudson Public Kitchen + Bar BRANTFORD: PG. 20 HUDSON PUBLIC KITCHEN + BAR 93 Dalhousie St., Brantford With a vast food and drink menu, full-service bar, private event space, and live entertainment, Hudson Public is the newest restaurant addition to the heart of downtown Brantford nestled in beside Harmony Square and across from the Sanderson Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering Centre for the Performing Arts. MERCASA LITTLE ITALY EATERY & CATERING 195 Henry St., Brantford Enjoy the convenience of fast food with homemade quality Italian cuisine in an elegant dining atmosphere. This “fast casual” restaurant prepares everything on the menu from scratch using only the finest ingredients available. GRAND RIVER DINNER CRUISES 36 Brant Country Rd. 22, Caledonia For over 40 years Grand River Dinner Cruises has offered lunch, sunset dinner and nature cruises in a unique and tranquil summer setting. Reservations are required. EXPLORE THE 4 GRAND: PG. 9 Grand River Dinner Cruises 5 Discover Brantford’s amazing trails, where you can reconnect with nature. outdoor Adventure Trails Brantford Rotary Bike Park did you know? The 2019 Cycling in Ontario Guide referred to the Brantford Rotary Bike Park as “one of the best outdoor bike parks in Ontario.” START HERE: HERE: 1. Oak Park Rd. Some of these must-see attractions in Brantford have trail 2. Hardy Rd. access: 3. Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant - Bell Homestead National Historic 4. Wilkes Dam Site (pg. 11) 5. Waterworks Park - Mohawk Park (pg. 8) - Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (pg. 11) Visit brantford.ca/trails - Serenity Country Candles (pg. 16) for more access points in the city. - Earl Haig Family Fun Park (pg. 23) 6 7 Reach new heights at one of our beautiful parks or trails. Hub of Ontario Trails VARIOUS LOCATIONS Your options are endless with over 70km of natural trails to hike, run or bike along the beautiful Grand River and Carolinian landscape. The Hub of Ontario Trails connects you to Hamilton, Port Dover, Cambridge, and beyond. BRANTFORD SIX NATIONS NATURE TRAIL ROTARY BIKE PARK 2498 Chiefswood Rd., Ohsweken 400 Grand River Ave., Brantford The scenic 2.5 km trail, along Brantford’s newest outdoor with the rest of the Six Nations attraction, complete with jump of the Grand River Territory, lines for all skill levels: beginner, is located in one of the last intermediate, and advanced. remaining Carolinian forests in Ontario. “The Brantford Rotary Bike Park has been built with expertise, craftsmanship and attention to detail. A full day of fun for riders of all abilities with beginner, intermediate and advanced jumps, trails, pump tracks and a skills area.” – 2019 Cycling in Ontario Guide 6 Six Nations Nature Trail 7 Parks CHIEFSWOOD PARK 1037 Brant Hwy. 54, Ohsweken Situated on 20 acres alongside the beautiful Grand River, the park includes a large outdoor playground, docking facilities, canoe and kayak rentals, service areas and cabin rentals with a large Carolinian forested area, and more. Chiefswood Park MOHAWK PARK 51 Lynnwood Dr., Brantford Spend a few hours enjoying one of the most beautiful views in Brantford, looking out over Mohawk Lake. Young children will love the playground equipment, and don’t forget to bring your bathing suit for the Sprinklemania splash pad. Pack a lunch or purchase food from the snack bar to enjoy in the Pavilion, which seats 200 people at picnic tables. Mohawk Park LORNE PARK 15 Colborne St. W., Brantford Relax, hike or bike in this beautiful greenspace adorned with some of the City’s most gorgeous flower displays, rolling green hills and towering trees. Lorne Park 8 9 Grand Experiences Paddling The beautiful Grand River weaves its way through Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the County of Brant, linking our three communities together. Area outfitters make it easy to gear up and go. You can opt for a guided or instructional canoe, kayak or rafting experience where an expert teacher will accompany you on the trip. WILKES DAM GRAND EXPERIENCES 338 Dufferin Ave., Brantford grand-experiences.com Take a break from the trails and listen to the gentle sound of water falling at this GRAND RIVER RAFTING peaceful location in Brantford. Wilkes grandriverrafting.ca Dam is ideal for fishing, eagle sightings, and even your next family photo session. Mohawk Park Wilkes Dam 8 9 Explore Brantford’s arts & rich history at one of our many Culture museums or galleries. HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL CHAPEL OF THE MOHAWKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 301 Mohawk St., Brantford Take a tour of the first Protestant church in Upper Canada and the oldest church in Ontario. Built in Bell Homestead National Historic Site 1785 along the banks of the Grand River, Mohawk Chapel features BELL HOMESTEAD gorgeous stained glass windows NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE that depict historical events of Six 94 Tutela Heights Rd., Brantford Nations. From 1870 to 1881, this was the Bell family’s first Canadian residence and CHIEFSWOOD NATIONAL the place where Alexander Graham HISTORIC SITE Bell discovered the fundamental 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken concept of the telephone in 1874. Spend an hour touring the Bell Take a guided tour of the beautiful family home with original furniture grounds of Chiefswood Mansion and artifacts and visit Canada’s first (1856), the birthplace and childhood telephone office with phones from home of E. Pauline Johnson, 1877 to the 1900s. celebrated Mohawk poetess. KAYANASE LONGHOUSE 933 Brant Hwy. 54, Ohsweken Discover Kahyonha:kta (by the river), a place to come and learn Haudenosaunee history and culture in the 17th century replica longhouse. 10 Kayanase Longhouse 11 CANADIAN MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM 347 Greenwich St., Brantford This 13,000 square foot museum preserves and displays artifacts about the military history of Canada and especially Brantford. It honours and remembers all veterans and military service personnel who have served and are currently serving. Canadian Military Heritage Museum WOODLAND CULTURAL CENTRE 184 Mohawk St., Brantford Since 1972, Woodland Cultural Centre has been a leader of Indigenous arts, culture and education. Book a tour and visit their exquisite museum, attend a performance, or browse the galleries. Woodland Cultural Centre GLENHYRST ART GALLERY OF BRANT 20 Ava Rd., Brantford Located in Glenhyrst Gardens, a beautifully landscaped sixteen-acre park, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant offers exciting contemporary fine art exhibitions, guided tours, classes, workshops, and an array of events. 10 Kayanase Longhouse Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 11 GRAND WELLNESS CENTRE 202 Grand River Ave., Brantford Enjoy your choice of massage, from relaxing to deep-tissue and everything in between. Pamper yourself in the salt cave or with one of the many aesthetic treatments offered, including rejuvenating facials, invigorating body wraps, refreshing scrubs, and more. 12 Grand Wellness Centre 13 treat yourself Le Chocolat LE CHOCOLAT DU SAVOIE du Savoie 320 Colborne St.