Sightseeing
Grand River Rafting Company
181 Bethel RoadEnjoy a scenic trip down the Grand River
Kids enjoy the water park, and the whole family will appreciate the drive-through animal kingdom less than 30 minutes from our home.
106 locals recommend
African Lion Safari
1386 Cooper RdKids enjoy the water park, and the whole family will appreciate the drive-through animal kingdom less than 30 minutes from our home.
A 30-minute drive to a wonderful botanical garden with great walking trails and an inside garden for those overcast or wintry days
158 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WA 30-minute drive to a wonderful botanical garden with great walking trails and an inside garden for those overcast or wintry days
Great walking and biking trail, on an old rail bed, from Cambridge to Brantford then on to Hamilton. Access is a 3-minute drive away, with free parking.
Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde RdGreat walking and biking trail, on an old rail bed, from Cambridge to Brantford then on to Hamilton. Access is a 3-minute drive away, with free parking.
A popular local spot for day trips with the kids: nice beach, canoes and paddleboards available.
7 locals recommend
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area
468 Pinehurst RdA popular local spot for day trips with the kids: nice beach, canoes and paddleboards available.
Learn about the life of Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone...in Brantford 'The Telephone City'.
21 locals recommend
Bell Homestead National Historic Site
94 Tutela Heights RdLearn about the life of Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone...in Brantford 'The Telephone City'.
Stroll through the indoor tropical garden and discover thousands of free-flying butterflies from all over the world, more than 100 different varieties of tropical plants, waterfalls, streams, reflecting pools, tropical finches, Chinese painted quails and red-eared slider turtles.
42 locals recommend
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth RdStroll through the indoor tropical garden and discover thousands of free-flying butterflies from all over the world, more than 100 different varieties of tropical plants, waterfalls, streams, reflecting pools, tropical finches, Chinese painted quails and red-eared slider turtles.
Great farmers' market and antique shopping, in this quaint Mennonite village
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber Street NorthGreat farmers' market and antique shopping, in this quaint Mennonite village
A great spot for lunch and to browse for unique gifts and souvenirs. Located in Mt. Pleasant, a picturesque area of Brant.
9 locals recommend
The Windmill Country Market
701 Mt Pleasant RdA great spot for lunch and to browse for unique gifts and souvenirs. Located in Mt. Pleasant, a picturesque area of Brant.
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless has been called one of the most famous Canadian women - yet one of the most obscure - because she is known with such familiarity in some circles, yet completely unknown in others.
Her legacy is far-reaching. She is credited as a co-founder of the Women’s Institute, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), the National Council of Women, and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). She was also a powerful force behind the formation of three faculties of Household Science. She achieved national recognition in her twenty years of public life.
The homestead is 'just around the corner' only 5km from Scenic Drive and less than a 5-minute drive.
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead National Historic Site
359 Blue Lake RdAdelaide Hunter Hoodless has been called one of the most famous Canadian women - yet one of the most obscure - because she is known with such familiarity in some circles, yet completely unknown in others.
Her legacy is far-reaching. She is credited as a co-founder of the Women’s Institute, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), the National Council of Women, and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). She was also a powerful force behind the formation of three faculties of Household Science. She achieved national recognition in her twenty years of public life.
The homestead is 'just around the corner' only 5km from Scenic Drive and less than a 5-minute drive.
The largest community museum in Ontario, it is also the entrance to the Doon Heritage Village, a sixty-acre living history village.
35 locals recommend
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron RdThe largest community museum in Ontario, it is also the entrance to the Doon Heritage Village, a sixty-acre living history village.
Chiefswood National Historic Site is the birthplace of one of our first internationally-recognized Canadian celebrities, 19th century writer and performer E. Pauline Johnson.
6 locals recommend
Chiefswood National Historic Site
1037 Brant County Hwy 54Chiefswood National Historic Site is the birthplace of one of our first internationally-recognized Canadian celebrities, 19th century writer and performer E. Pauline Johnson.
Food scene
A popular restaurant with wonderful patio views of the Grand River. Located in the Town of Paris, a scenic 10-minute drive away.
23 locals recommend
Stillwaters
61 Grand River St NA popular restaurant with wonderful patio views of the Grand River. Located in the Town of Paris, a scenic 10-minute drive away.
Reasonably-priced food that is prepared fresh daily. In the summertime, go early for a patio seat on the Grand River
2 Rivers
25 Grand River St NReasonably-priced food that is prepared fresh daily. In the summertime, go early for a patio seat on the Grand River
Great Alabama style BBQ/smokehouse meals in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff.
7 locals recommend
Camp 31
22 Paris RdGreat Alabama style BBQ/smokehouse meals in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff.
Casual comfortable dining in a friendly pub-style atmosphere - in downtown St George. Good service with a tasty menu.
In good weather enjoy the deck and patio, in back.
The Dragon Sports Bar.
14 Main St SCasual comfortable dining in a friendly pub-style atmosphere - in downtown St George. Good service with a tasty menu.
In good weather enjoy the deck and patio, in back.
Now renamed " Capeesh Craft Kitchen" located at 59 Grand River Street North in Paris. Specializing in Pizza and pasta but offers a little bit of everything open for lunch and dinner. Its just below Stillwaters restaurant and has the same kitchen. It also has a good patio overlooking the Grand River.
Capeesh Craft Kitchen & Cellar
59 Grand River Street NorthNow renamed " Capeesh Craft Kitchen" located at 59 Grand River Street North in Paris. Specializing in Pizza and pasta but offers a little bit of everything open for lunch and dinner. Its just below Stillwaters restaurant and has the same kitchen. It also has a good patio overlooking the Grand River.
Farm Market
We like to support local entrepreneurs...
Family-run fresh produce outlet - and the youngsters love the petting zoo with ducks and small goats.
Elberta Farms Country Market
353 Governors Rd EFamily-run fresh produce outlet - and the youngsters love the petting zoo with ducks and small goats.
This local orchard has been in production for almost 200 years, supplying quality apples, cider and baked goods.
In addition to the apples, visitors may enjoy a tractor ride (weekends only and in season) through the orchard. You can pick your own apples and, in late summer, explore the 8-acre corn maze!
They also host special events - for details, contact Brantview directly.
Brantview Apples And Cider
225 Howell RdThis local orchard has been in production for almost 200 years, supplying quality apples, cider and baked goods.
In addition to the apples, visitors may enjoy a tractor ride (weekends only and in season) through the orchard. You can pick your own apples and, in late summer, explore the 8-acre corn maze!
They also host special events - for details, contact Brantview directly.
Local Craft Brewery
This is an on-farm brewery located on Powerline Road in Brant. It's a farm-to-glass experience, sourcing local ingredients and staff. It is a family, pet-friendly, fun atmosphere offering brewery tours and a tasting room.
9 locals recommend
Steel Wheel Brewery
105 Powerline RdThis is an on-farm brewery located on Powerline Road in Brant. It's a farm-to-glass experience, sourcing local ingredients and staff. It is a family, pet-friendly, fun atmosphere offering brewery tours and a tasting room.
A family farm that diversified into a gin distillery and local craft brewery makes this an enjoyable visit. It is a pleasant 15-minute country drive from your suite and. On-site there is a well-run restaurant with an excellent menu and good service. Check ahead for operating hours and reservations.
8 locals recommend
Willibald Farm Distillery & Restaurant
1271 Reidsville Rd A family farm that diversified into a gin distillery and local craft brewery makes this an enjoyable visit. It is a pleasant 15-minute country drive from your suite and. On-site there is a well-run restaurant with an excellent menu and good service. Check ahead for operating hours and reservations.
The Art Scene
Eclectic market with interesting and unique local vendors and artists, in the heart of downtown Paris.
12 locals recommend
The Paris Wincey Mills Co.
31 Mechanic StEclectic market with interesting and unique local vendors and artists, in the heart of downtown Paris.
Contemporary & historical exhibitions in a gallery located on a grand 16-acre riverside garden estate, dating from 1914.
This is a beautiful estate, worth a drive and a walk around the well-maintained gardens.
10 locals recommend
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
20 Ava RdContemporary & historical exhibitions in a gallery located on a grand 16-acre riverside garden estate, dating from 1914.
This is a beautiful estate, worth a drive and a walk around the well-maintained gardens.
Experience the imagination, vision and spirit of local artists. The Bohemian Gallery in downtown Paris is a great spot to browse while you experience the lively artistic community and acquire some pieces for your personal collection.
The Paris Bohemian Gallery
27 William StExperience the imagination, vision and spirit of local artists. The Bohemian Gallery in downtown Paris is a great spot to browse while you experience the lively artistic community and acquire some pieces for your personal collection.
My favourite lunch or brunch places.
Lunch or dinner options with good service and centrally located in an historic building in downtown Paris.
Arlington Hotel
106 Grand River St NLunch or dinner options with good service and centrally located in an historic building in downtown Paris.
Breakfast or lunch service only, and generally opens at 7 am. (closed Monday). Ample portions and friendly service at reasonable prices.
Scott's Family Restaurant
74 Scott AveBreakfast or lunch service only, and generally opens at 7 am. (closed Monday). Ample portions and friendly service at reasonable prices.
Opens for breakfast at 7AM. and has a good selection of breakfast fare. 156 Dundas Street East, Paris Ontario.
Eggsmart
156 Dundas Street EastOpens for breakfast at 7AM. and has a good selection of breakfast fare. 156 Dundas Street East, Paris Ontario.
Upscale dining
A little more upscale for those special dining outings.
Great Italian theme restaurant in the quaint village of St George. Delicious desserts made in-house.
La Cantinella
16 Main St SGreat Italian theme restaurant in the quaint village of St George. Delicious desserts made in-house.
Trattoria now renamed "Capeesh Craft Kitchen" was a pleasant surprise for us. An intimate atmosphere and we loved the food. Summer was a wonderful host and an attentive server.
On a pleasant day, the balcony has a great view of the Grand River. Located in downtown Paris 59 Grand River Street North it is definitely worth a visit.
Capeesh Craft Kitchen & Cellar
59 Grand River Street NorthTrattoria now renamed "Capeesh Craft Kitchen" was a pleasant surprise for us. An intimate atmosphere and we loved the food. Summer was a wonderful host and an attentive server.
On a pleasant day, the balcony has a great view of the Grand River. Located in downtown Paris 59 Grand River Street North it is definitely worth a visit.
A well-established restaurant with a rich heritage, The Olde School Restaurant and Piano Bar has delighted diners in the Brantford area since 1982. The building is a converted schoolhouse dating back to the 1870s, when it was known as the Moyle School.
7 locals recommend
The Olde School Restaurant
687 Powerline RdA well-established restaurant with a rich heritage, The Olde School Restaurant and Piano Bar has delighted diners in the Brantford area since 1982. The building is a converted schoolhouse dating back to the 1870s, when it was known as the Moyle School.
A French-themed dining restaurant with a comfortable and casual atmosphere. It's just near the low-level bridge on the East side of the Grand River, a short walk from the downtown shops and a quick drive from our Airbnb.
Juniper Dining Co.
3 Elm StA French-themed dining restaurant with a comfortable and casual atmosphere. It's just near the low-level bridge on the East side of the Grand River, a short walk from the downtown shops and a quick drive from our Airbnb.
This restaurant is a beautiful converted mill on the Grand River in downtown Cambridge, formerly Galt. The views are picturesque, and the ambience is fantastic. The service is friendly, and the meals are tasty and plated with care.
30 locals recommend
Cambridge Mill
100 Water St NThis restaurant is a beautiful converted mill on the Grand River in downtown Cambridge, formerly Galt. The views are picturesque, and the ambience is fantastic. The service is friendly, and the meals are tasty and plated with care.