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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Private Date Night Painting for 2

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The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Whenever Date Night is! Event Price: $165.00 + hst per couple.

Now thru October 31

One Axe Pursuits: Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Dates: May to October Duration: 6 hours (10:00am to 4:00pm) Price: $250/person Contact to book...

Now thru December 19

Trivia Nights at the Arlington

Arlington Hotel

106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5

Dates and Times: every Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Max 6 people per team, must...

Now thru October 29

Grand Experiences: 4-Hour Guided Tour

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

113 Grand River Street North, Paris

Date & Times: Every day, starting at 9:30am Price: varies depending on choice of boat

Now thru December 31

Home of #99 Taste Adventure

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This tour is a five+ hour all-inclusive self-guided tour with all food, sips,...

October 25

Spirits & Spirits

Joseph Brant Museum

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

Date & Times: Oct 25th, 7:00pm & 8:30pm Ticket Price: $50/person ($45/members) This is a...

Now thru October 20

Grand River Rafting: Glen Morris to Paris (Self-Guided)

Grand River Rafting Company

142 West River Road, Brant

Date & Times: Various across Seasons and Days Price: $40 to $60 per person depending...

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Introductory Flight Lesson

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Dates: All year round Cost: $152.55 including HST

Now thru October 13

On The Water with Six Nations Tourism

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked...

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A Taste of Paris – Sip, Savour & Shopping

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This tour includes three tasting locations with timed stops to make your day...

Now thru December 7

Oakville Museum Guided Tour

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per...

Now thru October 10

Guided Sunrise Paddles at Six Nations

Six Nations Tourism

Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON

Dates and Times: Every Wed starting Jun 26th until Oct (at sunrise) Cost: $35 per...

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