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Depression Era Trivia Historical Walk
Depression Era Trivia Historical Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Participate n this interactive tour to put your Brantford Trivia Skills to the test. Each stop, information will be given out related to a historical element linked with the location of the stop. Participants will be asked "Why are we stopped here"?How many of these mysteries can you... Read more »
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The Great War Walk
The Great War Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) A century ago, local citizens were waiting to learn that the war had ended. This tour starts at the Railway Station on Saturday, November 10th at 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat... Read more »
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Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Walk
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this eerie time of year. This tour starts at the Brant Museum and Archives on Friday, October 26th @ 7:00 pm. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy –... Read more »
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Town of Brantford Walk
Town of Brantford Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Covers the age of steam power when Brantford became a town in 1847 to 1877 when it became a city. This tour starts at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace on Saturday, October 13th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS... Read more »
Find out more »Monuments & Memorials Walk
Monuments & Memorials Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments and memorials that dot the downtown core. This tour starts at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace on September 29th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is FREE as part of Culture Days Easy – relatively... Read more »
Find out more »Brantford Canal Walk
Brantford Canal Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) Explore the reasons for the Grand River Navigation Co. and what remains of the canal. This tour starts at Locks and Beach Roads (approximately 149 Locks Rd.) on Saturday, September 15th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members... Read more »
Find out more »Victoria Park Heritage District Walk
Victoria Park Heritage District Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) The architecture and historical event Victoria Park. This tour starts at the Brant Museum and Archives on Saturday, August 25th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat and 2 km... Read more »
Find out more »Greenwood Cemetery Walk
Greenwood Cemetery Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Interesting tales of Brantford's past. This tour starts at the Greenwood Cemetery Gates (on George St. just off West St.) on Saturday, August 18th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat and... Read more »
Find out more »Down in the Flats of Paris Walk
Down in the Flats of Paris Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Moderate) The Flats of Paris had businesses, residences and community buildings. This tour starts at the Paris Dam on Saturday, July 28th @ 10:30 am. The meeting spot will be in the parking lot at the corner of Willow St. and Elm St. (approximately 111 Willow... Read more »
Find out more »Downtown During the Depression
Downtown During the Depression (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Learn how Downtown Businesses evolved through the Depression. This tour starts at the Lions in front of the Federal Building on Saturday, July 14th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat... Read more »
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