Brantford is known as the "Telephone City" because resident Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone at his father's homestead, Melville House, now the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, …

The City of Brantford welcomes you to our corner of southern Ontario. Whether you are visiting our area, new to the community, or a long time resident, we invite you to enjoy our hometown hospitality and …

Jan 11, 2026 · Brantford, city, seat (1852) of Brant county, southeastern Ontario, Canada, on the Grand River. It originated as Brant’s Ford, named for Joseph Brant, the famous Mohawk chief who was …

Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, Glenhyrst Art Gallery and Gardens, Specialty Museums, Parks. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. See what other travelers like to do, …

Sep 17, 2025 · Brantford is a city with a rich cultural and sporting heritage. It is known for the achievements of two extraordinary individuals—Alexander Graham Bell, who created the telephone …

Brantford is a city located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is known for its rich history, including being the birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell and Wayne Gretzky. The city is also home to …

Aug 18, 2025 · You might have heard of Brantford as it's the "Telephone City" - Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone here. With the picturesque Grand River as a backdrop, there are many …

Brantford is a former industrial city of 105,000 people (2021) on the Grand River in Southwestern Ontario. "The Telephone City", it is where Alexander Graham Bell said he invented his telephone, …

Brantford is sometimes called The Telephone City, because the inventor of the telephone lived in Brantford. Hockey player Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford. Brantford was settled by United …

Situated on the picturesque Grand River in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Brantford has all the major amenities of a big city with the charming feel of a small town. Our community is proud to be the …