It is our pleasure to welcome you to the County of Brant!
The County of Brant consists of several unique communities; each offering their own personality ranging from artistic charisma to outdoor adventure and country charm. The County offers an attractive quality of life to residents which includes a diverse selection of recreational activities, rich cultural and arts experiences, plenty of beautiful places to hike and paddle, top-shelf shopping and dining options and quick access to major travel routes. The County is home to more than 37,000 people and continues to steadily grow.
Home to more than 1340 businesses, the County of Brant has a strong and growing business community.
The County of Brant is a responsive, healthy and progressive community that recognizes the importance of respect, integrity and team work. We work to engage the community in meaningful ways.
We are thrilled you chose the County of Brant as your home! Welcome!
We hope this will help you find answers to commonly asked questions by new citizens!
| How do I stay up to date on what's happening in the County of Brant? |
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There is a lot going on in the County of Brant.
To stay up to date with recreation, events, road closures, news, public meetings, weather events etc. be sure to follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter. Click for a listing of social media channels.
Also, subscribe to News and Public Notices through the website. News and Public Notices are regularly shared throughout the week.
To follow along on the calendar of upcoming programs, events and meetings, subscribe to the categories of your choice.
If you want to know what's on an upcoming Council or Committee agenda, check out the Council and Committee Calendar. You can also contact the Clerk, Heather Boyd at 519.449.2451 x 2200 or heather.boyd@brant.ca.
You can also watch Council and Committee meetings in the comfort of your own home through the County of Brant YouTube station.
Councillors are available to hear your opinions and share information. Click for Councillor's contact information.
For a full listing of contact information, click Contact Us and the Department Directory.
We're Here For You! If you have questions, concerns and/or compliments, please call 519.449.2451 or email info@brant.ca. |
| Who do I contact about Utilities? |
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The County is responsible for water services. Please contact us at 519.449.2451.
Hydro is provided by Energy Plus and Hydro One depending on your location.
Natural Gas is provided by Union Gas Limited.
If you are planning on digging/breaking ground, it is your responsibility to get all the proper utility locates. To do so, you can call Ontario One Call to request a free locate. |
| Where do I find my Garbage and Recycling schedule? |
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Please set out your garbage and blue box by 7:00 am on your collection day. The set out limit is four containers of garbage and unlimited blue box materials each week. Click for a waste pick up schedule and other helpful information.
Click for a listing of items accepted in the Blue Box |
| Where do I purchase a Blue Box? Is there a Green Box? |
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You can purchase a Blue Box for $6 (includes tax). If you have purchased a new construction home, your Blue Box is free!
Blue Boxes can be purchased at the Paris Customer Service Office (66 Grand River St. N. Paris), St. George Arena (7 Gaukel Dr., St. George), Burford Administration Office (26 Park Ave. Burford) and Oakland Customer Service Office (3 King St. N., Oakland). Click for a listing of customer service office hours and contact information.
Click for a listing of items accepted in the Blue Box.
We do not have a Green Box program. However, the County does sell composting containers and encourages backyard composting. Click for tips on how to compost in your backyard. |
| Who do I contact about my Taxes? |
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Through paying your property taxes, you help fund the services delivered by the County such as road maintenance and repair, recreation programs, emergency services and more. Click for tax information, contacts and various methods on how to pay your taxes. |
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I need a new dog license. |
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By licensing your dog, and can save you and your dog the stress of being lost and picked up by animal control. Click for information about dog licencing. |
| Recreation, facilities, parks and trails |
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Looking for a recreation program in Brant? Visit the Recreation Programs page for more information and to view the latest Community Services Guide online. Registered and drop-in programs are offered for all ages.
The County of Brant operates 5 Community Centres (3 are indoor arenas and 1 is an indoor turf facility), an outdoor pool is also open seasonally from June – September.
Brant is lucky to boast over 70 km of trails and 47 parks. Visit the parks, trails and activities page for more information on discovering the beautiful outdoors. |
| I have accessibility questions! |
| If you have questions about accessibility or requests, please contact Sheena Yarek, the Accessibilty Coordinator, at accessibility@brant.ca or 519.442.1818. We're here for you! |
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