Communities in Bloom

The City of Brantford is thrilled to share that it will be participating in this year's Communities in Bloom event!

Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and an annual national program that challenges communities to enhance green spaces. To learn more, visit www.communitiesinbloom.ca

Judges' Tour August 6 to 8, 2024

The Communities in Bloom judges will be visiting Brantford on August 6 to 8, 2024 to evaluate the City’s horticultural efforts. All municipalities across Canada are judged by dedicated, specially trained volunteer judges based on six criteria which include efforts made by residents, municipal bodies and all forms of businesses.

Based on the evaluation, communities may be awarded ratings from one to five blooms, five blooms being the highest rating. Based on their ranking, communities can move on to the national and international competitions. Communities may also be eligible for special awards based on specific criteria such as sustainability, biodiversity, or community involvement.

Locations to be judged

The community is invited to visit the following selected locations for judging:

  • Lorne Park, 15 Colborne Street West
  • Glenhyrst Gardens, 20 Ava Road
  • Waterworks Park, 400 Grand River Avenue
  • Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
  • Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street
  • Brant County War Memorial, 6 Dalhousie Street
  • Bell Memorial, 41 West Street
  • Prominence Point, 2 Brant Avenue
  • Brantford Children’s Memorial Garden, intersection of Brant Ave. and Palmerston Ave.

2024 Judges 

Brantford is Bloomin'

Discover Brantford will be inviting residents and businesses to participate in the campaign leading up to the judging period.

Residents with exceptional residential gardens are invited to share their photos on social media using the hashtag #BrantfordIsBloomin.

Local businesses are invited to participate by decorating their storefronts with floral displays, offering a product, service, or event with a floral theme, or just a bloomin' good deal. All businesses are welcome to participate and Discover Brantford will provide a free Brantford is Bloomin’ decal for your storefront window, while supplies last. To learn more, visit www.discoverbrantford.ca/Bloomin