📄About Brantford
Brantford is a city of 104,000 on the banks of the Grand River, an hour southwest of Toronto. Known as Telephone City — Alexander Graham Bell made the first long-distance telephone call from here in 1876 — and as the hometown of Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One'. A deep manufacturing heritage shaped the city's identity: Massey Harris, Cockshutt Farm Equipment, and White Farm Equipment all had roots here. Today a vibrant arts and dining scene anchors a revitalized downtown centred on Harmony Square and the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous First Nations reserve in Canada, borders the city to the south and west.
💡Did You Know?
Telephone City
Brantford is known as 'The Telephone City' because Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone at his family home, Melville House, in nearby Tutela Heights in 1874. The first long-distance call was made from Brantford to Paris, Ontario in 1876.
Telephone City
Brantford is known as 'The Telephone City' because Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone at his family home, Melville House, in nearby Tutela Heights in 1874. The first long-distance call was made from Brantford to Paris, Ontario in 1876.
Telephone City
Brantford is known as 'The Telephone City' because Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone at his family home, Melville House, in nearby Tutela Heights in 1874.
Wayne Gretzky's Hometown
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One', was born and raised in Brantford. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is named in his honor.
Wayne Gretzky's Hometown
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One', was born and raised in Brantford. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is named in his honor.
Wayne Gretzky's Hometown
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One', was born and raised in Brantford. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is named in his honor.
Six Nations of the Grand River
Brantford borders the Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous First Nations reserve in Canada. The two communities share a river, a history, and an ongoing relationship that shapes the region.
Six Nations of the Grand River
Brantford borders the Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous First Nations reserve in Canada. The two communities share a river, a history, and an ongoing relationship that shapes the region.
Six Nations of the Grand River
Brantford borders the Six Nations of the Grand River, the largest First Nations reserve in Canada by population.
Manufacturing Heritage
Massey Harris, Cockshutt Farm Equipment, and White Farm Equipment all called Brantford home, making the city one of Ontario's great manufacturing centres through the 19th and 20th centuries.
Manufacturing Heritage
Massey Harris, Cockshutt Farm Equipment, and White Farm Equipment all called Brantford home, making the city one of Ontario's great manufacturing centres through the 19th and 20th centuries.
Downtown Revival
Harmony Square and the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts anchor a downtown that has undergone one of Ontario's more remarkable urban revivals, drawing new residents, artists, and independent businesses.
Downtown Revival
Harmony Square and the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts anchor a downtown that has undergone one of Ontario's more remarkable urban revivals, drawing new residents, artists, and independent businesses.
