Welcome to our new website!

Welcome! We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate.

As we continue transitioning content to our new site, some webpages may still be under construction or updated over the coming weeks.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and hope you enjoy exploring your new home at brant.ca!

Newcomers

Welcome to the County of Brant! Whether you've just arrived or are settling in, we are glad you are here!

View our Newcomer Guide below as a starting guide to help you understand how Brant works day-to-day and where to go when you need information and support.

Additional Resources

Community Connections: Canada Connects

Creating meaningful connections between newcomers and long-time Canadian and established immigrants. Canada Connects fosters inter-cultural awareness and acceptance, and supports volunteering to better understand the contribution of immigrants and the challenges they face in Canada.

  • Telephone: 519.752.4568
  • Email: daniela.cuestafigueroa@ymcahbb.ca

County of Brant Public Library English Conversation Circle

This welcoming space is designed for adults to practice their English skills, share experiences, and learn from one another. Each session includes opportunities to explore community resources, discover helpful library materials, and support newcomers as they adjust to their new environment. Children are welcome to join in the fun at our coloring table.

DGB Connect: Welcoming Newcomers

DGB Connect is a Darmont GivesBack initiative designed to strengthen inclusion, belonging, and community connection for newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and racialized individuals living in the County of Brant, in partnership with the County of Brant and the Brant OPP, with funding provided through the Ontario Community Safety and Policing grant program.

Newcomer Welcome Bags

Newcomer Welcome Bags are available at the following County of Brant locations:

  • Brant Sports Complex, 944 Powerline Road in Paris
    • Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    • Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm 
  • Burford County of Brant Customer Service Office, 26 Park Ave in Burford
    • Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Paris County of Brant Customer Service Office, 66 Grand River Street North in Paris
    • Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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