| There's always something to do in Brantford, | | | | One of the great places to visit along the Grand |
| Ontario! From history and heritage to exquisite | | | | River is the Brant Conservation Area, located |
| natural beauty, Brantford's got it all. Hiking, biking | | | | right in the bend of the Grand River. A popular |
| and canoeing to catching a show or going to one | | | | camping destination, it is makes and excellent |
| of the city's fine museums, there is something for | | | | home base for plenty of fun to be had in |
| everyone here in the birthplace of Wayne | | | | Brantford, the Telephone City. |
| Gretzky. | | | | History |
| The Tournament Capital of Ontario | | | | The city of Brantford is a place with a very |
| Brantford is known as the Tournament Capital of | | | | powerful history. One of its nicknames is the |
| Ontario, and with good reason. Some of the best | | | | Telephone City, in honor of one of its greatest |
| sporting events in all of Canada are held right | | | | residents: Alexander Graham Bell. Immigrating to |
| here. Numerous arenas, skating rinks, playing fields | | | | Brantford with his family as a young adult, much |
| and more make Brantford a popular sporting | | | | of his work on his most famous invention was |
| destination all year round. | | | | done right here in the city. The Bell Homestead is |
| The true centre of sports in Brantford, however, | | | | now a national historic site , where you can take |
| is the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Containing 3 | | | | a tour guided by staff in authentic 19th century |
| ice surfaces, an Olympic sized swimming pool, 2 | | | | dress, to get a feel for Bell's home as it would |
| softball fields, 3 tennis courts, 2 football fields and | | | | have been when he lived in this very house. |
| much more, you'll never find yourself bored here. | | | | Fun for the Whole Family in Brantford |
| The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is also home | | | | There are plenty of great places to bring the |
| to the Sports Hall of Recognition, a place where | | | | family in Brantford, such as the Ben Mar Family |
| Brantford recognizes some of the many sports | | | | Fun Centre. Miniature golf, go-karts, enclosed |
| heroes it has produced as well as other sporting | | | | driving range, batting cages, arcade, a ferris wheel |
| greats. The Hall hosts rotating exhibits featuring | | | | and much more can be found at the Ben Mar |
| 28 athletes at a time with a variety of fascinating | | | | Family Fun Centre. Located in between Paris and |
| artifacts from each one. The one permanent | | | | Brantford, it is a great place to spend a day of |
| exhibit is that of Wayne Gretzky, showcasing a | | | | fun and excitement. |
| collection including his Los Angeles Kings jersey. | | | | More fun can be found at the Earl Haig Family Fun |
| The Grand River | | | | Park. An exciting go-kart track, mini-golf and |
| Brantford is located on the beautiful Grand River, | | | | batting cages are just the tip of the iceberg here. |
| which provides many things to do in Brantford. | | | | The star attraction are its amazing water |
| Water sports such as swimming, boating, | | | | attractions, including a 60' water slide, a gigantic |
| canoeing, fishing: you name it! You can even have | | | | wet and wild leisure pool and the 600' Lazy River |
| fun out of the water with hiking, biking and more. | | | | Ride. |