City: Brantford
Top Things to do in Brantford
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Brantford, Canada
Brantford (2016 population 97,496; CMA population 134,203) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, founded on the Grand River. It is surrounded by Brant County, but is politically separate with a municipal government of its own that is fully independent of the county's municipal government.
Restaurants in Brantford
1. Grand Wellness Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 190shalynb
We had an amazing time (again) returning to this gem. I was given a groupon for Christmas in hopes Of using it over March break. Of course, Covid hit and delayed the relaxation session for months. I was very impressed with the level of communication by the admin, ensuring everything was set for us when our appointment came. We did the salt cave session (actually in the cave alone on a Saturday morning) and then the harmony soak. We felt very safe entering the facility and all of the protocols followed to a t. Thank you again for an amazing relaxation session on a Saturday morning. I’m referring all my friends to your location - hopefully you won’t be too busy when I want to return again!
2. Canadian Military Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By 909elsieb - Brantford, Canada
We came to this place not expecting too much and were pleasantly surprised. An elderly gentleman came through the museum with us and became our personal tour guide which helped us to get so much more out of it. The displays are very well done - we especially enjoyed the trenches area. This is definitely a hidden gem in Brantford.
3. Escape Key
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
This immersive challenge puts you straight into the game itself and tasks you with the goal of finding the escape key and your way out. You and your friends or family are locked up, handcuffed, with 60 minutes to solve the challenges you find inside and escape. It's a unique escape from your daily life. Family friendly, and a great time for all!
Reviewed By marleenvanham
Best escape room ever!! Huge variety of puzzles to solve. Something for all age groups. Great family time! Wonderful host. Thank you so much. We will absolutely be back!!
4. The Range at Urban Tactical
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Ontario's Best Shooting Experience & Indoor Range. No License, PAL, Personal Firearms or Experience required! Shooters from the ages of 12-112 welcome! We offer a huge selection of themed Shooting Packages, Firearms & ammo from Call of Duty to the Walking Dead. Shooting Packages include Firearm use, Ammo & Guidance from a Range Officer.
Reviewed By C2450ESbarbm
Had a "blast"! Very friendly and welcoming staff. I'll "aim" to go again. Highly recommend this experience for anyone who has an interest in target practice and anyone who wants to know what strength and power a gun/rifle truly has and what danger weapons pose. Definitely not a toy and an experience not to be taken lightly! But an adrenaline rush nonetheless.
5. Bell Homestead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By burr6013 - Mississauga, Canada
Bell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada was the first North American home of Professor Alexander Melville Bell and his family, including his last surviving son, scientist Alexander Graham Bell. The younger Bell conducted his earliest experiments in North America at the farmhouse, known as “Melville House” at the time, and later invented the telephone at the homestead on July 26, 1874. Fun Fact: It was the summer of 1870 after two of their sons had died of tuberculosis that the Bells left their native Scotland for Canada. At the time of their arrival, their middle son, Alexander Graham Bell, was additionally stricken and being consumed by the disease. Professor Bell, an authority on speech and elocutio, felt the fresh air in rural Canada would help his son recover. Bell purchased the homestead (approximately 5¼ hectares) for $2,600. Neat! Look for Bell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada at 94 Tutela Heights Road in the Ontario municipality of Brantford, also known as “The Telephone City”. A museum to the family and to the invention of the telephone since 1909, the site (approximately four hectares) has largely been restored to its 1870s appearance (complete with outbuildings and much of the family’s original furnishings) when the Bell family lived there. Rooms on exhibit include the hall, library, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, parlour, conservatory, and workshop. Note that Bell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada also includes the Henderson Home building, Canada’s first telephone company business office. Relocated to the site in 1967 from its original location in downtown Brantford, the Henderson House building was originally the home of Reverend Thomas Phillip Henderson and later opened in 1877 as a predecessor of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada (Bell Canada). Neat! Guided tours of Bell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada run Tuesday through Saturday. Currently, tours (approximately an hour in length) must be arranged in advance by contacting the site. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors (65 years and over), $7.00 for students (13 years and over), and $5 for children (7-12). On-site amenities include a café (baked goods, coffee, and tea), a museum store (souvenirs, telephones, books, posters, and vintage items), parking, picnic grounds, and indoor washroom facilities. Bell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada was designated a National Historic Site on June 1, 1996. The museum's exhibits were developed in cooperation with Bell Canada, the Canadian successor to the phone company established by Alexander Melville Bell with Reverend Henderson's assistance after Alexander Graham Bell gave his father 75% of the Canadian patent rights to his invention.
6. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By _samlamb37 - Tillsonburg, Canada
my wife and I experienced an amazing concert here. the acoustics were great here and the interior ceiling is so grand there are no words for its beauty. hands down this facility is one to visit to enjoy professional entertainment
7. Kidtastic Adventures
8. Woodland Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Come and visit us! The Centre offers educational programs to all. Special lectures, demonstrations, workshops, performances and festivals are held on a frequent basis to enhance the exhibition program. Resources Available include: Museum & Tours Special Resource Library Language Resource Centre Education Extension Officer Annual Events Include: - First Nations Art Exhibition - Snow Snake Tournament - Smoke Dance Competition & BBQ - Christmas Craft Fair - Coffee House & Open Mic
9. Personal Computer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By BrantfordMark - Brantford, Canada
I live in Brantford and just walked by the Museum site yesterday. No signage for it these days, but some construction seemed to be going on. I was fortunate to know Syd Bolton, the Personal Computer Museum's founder. Although I've seen many computer museums including California's Computer History Museum and Smithsonian's Science and Technology Museum, this one has items you won't see anywhere else. In particular, Syd had a passion for collecting computers and video game artifacts with Canadian connections. I am proud to have donated many items to the collection from my own career during the early days of personal computing. In March 2018, Syd even specially opened the museum for my family in celebration of a milestone birthday for me. Syd passed away in June 2018. From what I've been able to gather, talks have been underway for some time to have a local university, the city, or another museum to take over this collection. Wilfred Laurier University here in Brantford maintained a satellite museum that contained some of Syd's vintage desktop publishing artifacts. It might still be there and you might be able to see them. Call Laurier and see. Meanwhile, check Youtube for the many video posts Syd made about his collection. A real loss for those of us who still think it important to keep alive the story of the early days of personal computing. If the Museum reopens, go there. You won't be disappointed.
10. Serenity Country Candles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By beahaven
Coming here to eat means a perfect experience on every level every time. The staff are so friendly and so efficient. I’ve been here for lunch more than 6 times this year and it’s been perfect every time.
