Explore our county's history through a heritage driving tour.
War of 1812 Bicentennial Tours and Information
Celebrate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 through our television documentary series, website, driving tours and mobile application. All of southwestern Ontario's 1812-related museums and historic sites are working together to create a single, multimedia driving tour.
War of 1812 celebrations will take place from 2012 through 2014. You can find historical information about military events that happened in our county and around the Grand River region in the War of 1812 Bicentennial Map.
You can also purchase the War of 1812 Pictorial Trails Book at some County of Brant offices. Email us for more information.
County of Brant Heritage Driving Tour
The County of Brant Heritage Driving Tour covers over 130 properties and a total distance of over 200 km. The tour is based on years of research and covers County of Brant highlights including Bell Homestead, the Battle of Malcolm Mills, the site of the last land battle on Canadian soil against a foreign power and the home of poet E. Pauline Johnston.
Use the Heritage Driving Tour brochure to guide yourself through this tour, available in local stores, museums and tourist attractions for free, or you can call 1-888-250-2296.
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