The sun is finally out, and hopefully here to stay!  We live in a beautiful bloomin’ city full of gorgeous displays of flowers, sprawling parks, over 70 kms of natural trails, and The Grand River—a designated heritage river.  As we say hello to summer, it’s a great time to adventure outdoors and nurture your physical and mental health. Mohawk Park is a picturesque space and the tall trees create an abundance of shade which is great for a picnic, yoga in the park, or ...

Brantford is home to some of the very best chicken wings you can get your hands on. Sticky, saucy, sweet, spicy, and full of incredible flavor, this dish is one of the very best for a weekend “treat yo’self.” Start your weekend off right by ordering in some Brantford-made chicken wings – and make sure you have lots of napkins (or a hose). Here are a few of your very own favourites: Cobby’s Kitchen and Catering| 159 Sydenham St., Brantford Order by phone (226-934-4...

The start of summer is almost upon us and nothing beats that crave-inducing smell of a burger on the barbecue. You know the one – that savoury, smoky, meaty aroma wafting through the air, often mingling with summery hints of fresh cut grass… and it usually sends us racing home to fire up the grill. Whether you’re an order-in or cook-out kind of burger buff, an exciting day to celebrate the all-mighty beef patty is coming. Thursday, May 28th is, you guessed it, National Hambur...

“Comfort food is the food that makes us feel good – satisfied, calm, cared for and carefree (Ellie Krieger). Comfort food is most commonly associated with food that reminds us of good memories or occasions and is something we turn to when we need to boost our spirits. We’ve all been finding ways to connect food memories to happiness and there is a wealth of options in Brantford to help us make those happen. Here are some heartwarming comfort foods and the businesses that are ...

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism department is proud to celebrate Tourism Week from Sunday, May 24 to Saturday, May 30, 2020. Tourism Week in Canada is a grassroots initiative that brings attention to the economic opportunity available to Canada through travel and tourism and recognizes tourism organizations, businesses, and other partners across the country for their contribution to the Canadian economy. This week, Tourism Week looks very different than most years. Canada...

“My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine.” – Ernest Hemingway Happy National Wine Day! With a vast array of options, wine is an exceptionally versatile beverage.  Before we share the best Brantford spots to make-your-own-wine, we thought we’d prepare you by giving you the tools you need to pick yourself the perfect wine! Experts use five common characteristics to classify and describe wine and if you’ve ever felt lost when wandering wine aisle...

We’ve been waiting patiently for the sun to shine, and nights to be warm, so that we can start planting! Now that garden centres are open, we can now change up our annual pots and planters, and find some new perennials or veggie plants to add to our gardens and beds. Remember that when you’re entering any business, you will want to maintain social distancing and respect each of the businesses’ requirements. Some may require masks, some may limit the number of people in the sto...