When the Christmas shopping is finally done, the focus shifts to the wrapping. Finding the perfect gift box or bag to compliment the perfect gift, is easy with the help of Little Boxes-Plus. Little Boxes-Plus is a charitable arts & crafts organization with 100% of the proceeds going to cancer care charities. Using discarded greeting cards and calendars, ladies from Brantford and Brant County share their talents and friendship, constructing gift bags, boxes, tags, gift card holders, bookmark...

Just in time for the holidays, we've created a few themed gift guides to help you shop local this year! All items can be purchased from local businesses here in Brantford. Please remember to practice current health guidelines, and consider reaching out to these businesses to ask about alternative shopping options, like curb side pickup or delivery. Gifts for Health and Wellness  Jade Yoga Mat from Modo Yoga Brantford - Whether you’re practicing safely and socially‑dista...

Ahh the farmer’s market – one of life’s greatest pleasures! Where else can you find the tastiest recipes, the freshest produce and the best creativity the community has to offer? Farmer’s markets are a beautiful blending of the finest local vendors and businesses, and visiting one brings a sense of excitement and comradery. At the Brantford Farmer’s Market, located at 79 Icomm Dr., you will find over twenty five unique vendors with something for you to enjoy or to t...

As we move forward, businesses in the meeting and event industry are finding innovative ways to offer their products and services to align with public health and safety guidelines. The Rope Factory Event Hall is one of Brantford’s premier meeting and event spaces, with 5,000 square feet of adaptable space, located in the historic Cordage Heritage Village.  The rustic, open space is a popular option for corporate parties, comedy and music performances, and weddings. For couples who h...

For the last three years, Reach Gymnastics Club has successfully been running recreational gymnastics programs at its Brantwood Park Rd. location in Brantford. When the decision came to grow their business, they looked at new ways they could service their current clients, but also expand into different markets that could attract new customers. The result was converting an existing space at the facility into a retail space selling activewear clothing, one of the top trends in workout wear.  ...

December’s Featured Artist is Ashley Lepre, a painter and specialist in furniture restoration. You may also know Ashley as the owner of Brantford Finders Keepers, a furniture restoration/gift shop/DIY studio located at 198 King George Rd. Ashley is a wife, mother to three little girls (5,5,6) and a second mom to an 11-year-old son. As an avid DIY’er and crafter, Ashley has had a passion for refreshing old worn out pieces of furniture, saving them from landfill and turning them into ...

Although the Brantford Visitor & Tourism Centre remains closed to the public until further notice, Tourism Brantford is excited to announce that we will be accepting merchandise orders over the phone beginning on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Customers can call 519-717-2803, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., to place an order and schedule a time to pick up their Brantford merchandise. Staff will be able to process your transaction and accept cre...