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Brantford
➡ Getting There: Located at
thecrossroads of Hwy. 24 & 403,
Brantford is accessible via
several major roads.
Brantford, the Tournament
Capital of Ontario, is lacing up
for exciting fall and winter
activities. Home town to hockey
legend Wayne Gretzky,
Brantford is proud to host
numerous sporting events
including curling, boxing,
swimming, basketball and, of
course, hockey.
There is plenty to see and do
this time of year in and around
Brantford. The Grand River
and Brant Conservation Area
offer hiking, cycling, canoeing,
fishing, or bird watching. Enjoy
the outdoors by snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, dog sledding,
ice fishing, or snowmobiling.
Brantford is the perfect
venue for a scenic fall drive,
with stunning fall colours, farm
festivals and fresh produce.
Winter is packed with holiday
traditions including craft and
bake sales, lamplight tours
and entertainment sure to
Walter Gretzky, Wayne’s almost-as-famous Dad, with uniformed fans.
delight. Immerse yourself in
Six Nations winter fun at the
annual Snowsnake
Tournament. This traditional
Six Nations winter sport is
held at the Woodland Cultural
Centre ,Jan. 26-27, 2008.
Brantford and area boasts a
rich selection of museums
and galleries. Learn about
Canada’s proud military history,
our area’s early settlers
and visit the fully restored
homestead of Alexander
Graham Bell. This community
is rich in First Nations
People’s history and culture,
with sites such as the
Woodland Cultural Centre,
Chiefswood National Historic
Site and Her Majesty’s Royal
Chapel of the Mohawks
(1785).
Shoppers will be delighted to
discover that Brantford has it
all – from a traditional
Farmers’ Market to malls full
of your favourite stores. The
area is famous for artisan galleries,
antique shops and
eclectic gift and specialty
stores. Take in a show at the
Sanderson Centre for
Performing Arts or visit the
popular Brantford Charity
Casino.
Our restaurants please any
palette from family favourites
to fine dining. At the end of
the day, settle into one of the
gracious and friendly local
hotels or bed & breakfasts.
➡ Information:
Tourism Brantford 1 800-265-6299
email: tourism@brantford.ca
or www.visitor.on.ca/brantford
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