The County of Brant, which geographically encircles the City of Brantford, is a prime location for any visitor. The county is a mix of rolling countryside and beautifully preserved towns and villages with a number of historically significant homes and churches. You will be delighted with our antique fairs and speciality stores, arts & crafts shops with one-of-a-kind items, and numerous restaurants and cafés to satisfy any appetite.

The magnificent Grand River, celebrating it's 10th year as a Canadian heritage river, is steeped in history and tradition and connects the communities of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations and New Credit. In close proximity to it, is one of Canada's best urban four-season trail systems, the Trans Canada Trail, great for cycling, hiking or simply strolling. With its interpretive signs and easy access points, the trail is suitable for all ages and abilities. 

Brantford - a city bursting with character, rich in outdoor possibilities, historic wealth, festival fun and culture galore. Leave the bustling pace of crowded cities, and spend your leisure time with your loved ones here in Brantford.

Explore national historic sites, cultural attractions, architectural gems and monuments. Discover sites that are the cornerstones of Brantford's history, such as the Bell Homestead National Historic Site and the Brant Museum and Archives. Learn about our rich heritage at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum and at Myrtleville House Museum. View fine art at the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, and be entertained by a wide variety of performances held at the restored 1919 vaudeville theatre, the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Enjoy many other amenities such as the thriving farmers' market, Brantford charity casino, and irresistable shopping, dining and accommodations.

Celebrate all of the seasons with outstanding festivals and events. Take pleasure in the springtime Brantford Blooms Gardening Festival, the summer time International Villages Festival, and Rotary Chili Cook-off, the fall time Doors Open Brant and the winter time Families First New Year's Eve celebration. Enjoy Brantford's many, many other special events throughout the year.

The Brantford visitor & tourism centre is located just off highway 403, at the Wayne Gretzky Parkway (exit 38). Their professional and courteous staff are there to assist you, providing a wide variety of information and materials, including brochures, maps, and discovery guides for the area; all in an environment of stunning graphics, display niches, and an interactive media wall. Also available are computer terminals to access the Internet, and a Touch Ontario information kiosk.

Paris - dubbed "The Prettiest Town in Ontario" by Harrowsmith Magazine, is nestled in a valley with two rivers and offers easy highway access, beautiful boutiques, gourmet restaurants and many walking trails, cross country skiing and river activities. Located steps from the Grand River, offering anglers easy access, spectacular views and some of the best fishing around. Paris has a bustling downtown with shops containing works by local artisans and jewellers, quality Irish linens, books written by local authors, and much more. Choose from a variety of restaurants, and consider a meal with a picturesque view overlooking the Grand. The "Rail Trail", aptly named for the abandoned railway lines converted to trails, runs from Glen Morris to Paris directly beside the Grand River through one of the last remaining stands of Carolinian forest in southern Ontario. Enjoy a round of golf at the recently redesigned Paris Golf Club & Inns or a guided canoe trip down the Grand.

Also in the County of Brant... board a Grand River dinner cruise in Onondaga... spend the day in Mount Pleasant with a spa and dinner... browse area nurseries for just the right perennial... and shop delightful area specialty stores!

We welcome you to create your own memories by taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant area.