Brantford FUN Guide

Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2023-24 issue of the Brantford FUN guide, where you'll find activities, sports, recreation and programs for all ages!

Review the Fall/Winter 2023-24 Brantford FUN Guide online (6 MB) or pick up a printed copy at City Hall, one of the City of Brantford Community Centres, Bell Homestead National Historic Site, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre or an EarlyON Centre.

How to Register

'Sign in' to register for programs online or 'Create an Account' if it's your first time registering at www.Brantford.ca/Activenet. If you need help or have any questions, give us a call at 519-759-4150 from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

Register for a program 

Program and lifeguard course registration dates

  • Fall 2023 Programs: Register on September 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. 
  • Winter 2024 Programs: Register on October 25 beginning at 7:30 a.m. 

Swim lesson registration dates

  • Fall Swim Lessons: Register on September 13 beginning at 7:30 a.m. (lessons viewable at www.brantford.ca/Activenet beginning at 7:30 a.m. on August 30).
  • Winter Swim Lessons: Register on December 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. (lessons viewable at www.brantford.ca/Activenet beginning at 7:30 a.m. on November 29).

 

Special Events

To discover a full list of events in Brantford, visit the online calendar. 

Cyclists on a paved trail in a beautiful garden

Parks

Enjoy some leisure time in one of our 20 horticultural parks throughout the city. Each park includes amazing displays of flowers, plants and historic artifacts. There are over 200,000 plants and flowers showcased every year. Learn more about parks in Brantford on our parks page.

Child on a swing

Playgrounds

The City of Brantford boasts 60 playgrounds to enjoy across the city. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds are available that feature engineered wood fibre surfaces and paved pathways with ground-based play features for all levels of physical abilities. Discover a park near you!

Two people running on a beautiful trail with their dogTrails

Brantford is home to over 70 km of nature trails, with many winding along the serene Grand River, a Canadian Heritage River. Your options are endless as The Hub of Ontario Trails connects you to Hamilton, Port Dover, Cambridge, and beyond. Learn more on our trails page.

PIckleball

Pickleball

The City of Brantford offers pickleball drop-in programs at a variety of locations. Learn more on our Pickleball webpage. 

Sports Facilities