If you’re involved in competitive sport, there’s a good chance you’ve spent, or will be spending some time in Brantford. The city that’s proud to call Wayne Gretzky its son has also earned the title of the Tournament Capital of Ontario.

In addition to boasting a range of excellent sports facilities for tournament play, Brantford offers delightful diversions for teams and parents in between games. Here are just a few ideas to keep you busy after the whistle blows.

 

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April 1 - 2

Where Are We? An Online Workshop with Larry Brown

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

Dates: Saturday and Sunday April 1 & 2 Duration: 2 days Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm...

Now thru March 25

Fireside Foods Experience

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Dates available: Saturday, February 4 Saturday, February 25 Saturday, March 25

March 25

Wood Block Printmaking with Aliki Mikulich

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Coach House Duration: 1 day Fees: $105 non-members / $85...

Now thru November 19

Bruce Trail Iroquoia Day Trip

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

This trip is offered on: Daily Between: Apr 16, 2022 and Nov 19, 2023

Now thru April 6

Edward Burtynsky: Chai

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Now thru November 1

Bee Beard Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

$199.99

Now thru May 28

Radical Stitch

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Now thru December 31

Trail Mix

Tourism Brantford

Hardy Road, Brantford, ON, Canada

Now thru March 25

Fireside Foods Snack Box

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Dates available: Saturday, February 4 Saturday, February 25 Saturday, March 25

April 2

Heritage Workshop: Needle Felting

Ireland House Museum

2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7P 5A8

Now thru January 1

Museums Burlington Online Galleries

Joseph Brant Museum

1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

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