Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Brant

Brant is a town in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 34,415 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 15 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 4 parks and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bell Telephone Memorial (8 km), Bell Telephone Memorial Park (8 km) and Bell Homestead National Historic Site (9 km).

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Brant at a glance

Location
Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 34,415
Coordinates
43.1334° N, 80.3497° W
Places within 50 km
39 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Brant

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brant: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Brant

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Brant. The closest is Canterbury Falls (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Brant

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brant. The closest is Bell Telephone Memorial (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Brant

14 parks within 100 km of Brant. The closest is Bell Telephone Memorial Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brant

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brant. The closest is Puslinch Lake (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Puslinch Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Pittock Dam · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Lake Lisgar · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Sunfish Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Paradise Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Guelph Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see

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Churches near Brant

11 churches within 100 km of Brant. The closest is Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brant

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brant. The closest is African Lion Safari (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Brant

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brant
  2. 8 km Bell Telephone Memorial · monument, Southwestern Ontario
  3. 1 km Bell Telephone Memorial Park · monument, Southwestern Ontario
  4. 4 km Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks · church, Southwestern Ontario
  5. 15 km Chiefswood · heritage site, Southwestern Ontario
  6. 42 km University of Waterloo School of Architecture · heritage site, Southwestern Ontario
  7. 31 km Back to Brant

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How to reach Brant

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brant by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1528Canterbury Falls (40 km)
    Forts & heritage826Bell Telephone Memorial (8 km)
    Parks414Bell Telephone Memorial Park (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Puslinch Lake (40 km)
    Churches411Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (12 km)
    Other attractions38Bell Homestead National Historic Site (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28African Lion Safari (34 km)
    Museums18The Hermitage (39 km)
    Temples02Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region (51 km)
    Beaches & coast01Confederation Beach Park (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Shan Temple (88 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mohawk Island (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Hamd Mosque (100 km)

    Brant: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brant?

    Bell Telephone Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Bell Telephone Memorial Park (monument, about 8 km), Bell Homestead National Historic Site (attraction, about 9 km), Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (church, about 12 km), Chiefswood (heritage site, about 26 km), University of Waterloo School of Architecture (heritage site, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brant?

    39 places on Spotwander: 15 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 4 parks, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Brant?

    Canterbury Falls, about 40 km by road; Lower Mill Falls (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brant?

    Bell Telephone Memorial, about 8 km by road; Chiefswood (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Brant?

    Bell Telephone Memorial Park, about 8 km by road; Victoria Park (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brant?

    Start in Brant, visit Bell Telephone Memorial, then Bell Telephone Memorial Park, then Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, then Chiefswood, then University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brant?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Brant

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