Looking for a quick and interesting road trip from Toronto, Hamilton or London? Check out how Tony & Petula Fera of Let’s Discover ON travel blog spent 48 hours in Brantford and Paris. 

Slow down, explore and dig a little deeper into the interesting history of Brantford and Paris. While Canadian’s are proud of the fact that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in Brantford, not many people know why. And, do you know how ‘Paris, Ontario’ got its name? Hint, it has nothing to do with Paris, France and everything to do with a common construction material. Find out the answers to these questions and learn the best ways to spend a weekend in this charming part of Ontario.

Click here to read the full blog from Let’s Discover ON.

 

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‘To Market We Go’ – Brantford & Brant

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This Tasty Road Trips Tour is a full-day trip experience with a customized...

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Artist for a Day

studio k2

270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Our experiences are offered in studio at The Cotton Factory in Hamilton, ON

August 14 - 18

Afternoon Mixed Media Camp (Ages 7-12): August 14 – August 18

Art Gallery of Burlington

1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9

AGE: Child, START/END: August 14 to August 18, TIME: 1PM to 4PM, MEMBER COST: $135.00,...

July 17 - 21

Summer Camp (Ages 7-12): July 17 – July 21

Art Gallery of Burlington

1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9

AGE: Child, START/END: July 17 to July 21, TIME: 9 AM to 4 PM, MEMBER...

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Beer Soak

Grand Wellness

202 Grand River Ave., Brantford, ON

25 minutes for $62

June 4 - August 22

Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard

Burlington Beach Rentals

1084 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, L7S1A2

June 1 - October 1

Adult Garden Herbs Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

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Introduction to Watercolour Printmaking & Sketching

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, ON L6H 7B2

Pre-book and walk-ins welcome, takes place every wednesday

June 1 - October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery: Pick Your Own Fruit

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

Hours of Operation: 7-days per week from 8:30am - 4:30pm. The fruit you pick is...

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Coffee & Colours Adult Classes

Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios

515 Main Street, Glen Williams, ON, L7G 3S9

Reservation is required for Coffee & Colours. Email paulinegladstone@icloud.com to book and confirm a date...

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Tall Post Craft Cidery Tours & Tastings

Tall Post Craft Cider Company

1170 Hendershot Rd, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada

Now thru November 30

GPS Rally

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

All ages: $13.27, Rates are per person, before tax.

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