We had the pleasure of visiting Bellstead in Brantford, and it was truly one of the most enriching and memorable experiences we’ve had in Canada. Standing in the very place where Alexander Graham Bell lived and where the world’s first long-distance phone call was made felt nothing short of magical. The house is beautifully preserved, and the storytelling throughout the tour brought history to life in the most engaging way. A special note of appreciation goes to our guide — a kind and knowledgeable lady (I believe her name is Katie / she’s also featured in our pictures posted here) — who patiently answered every question and took the time to ensure everyone in the group felt involved and informed. Her passion for history truly made the tour unforgettable. For anyone interested in innovation, history, or simply a quiet, meaningful outing, Bellstead is a must-visit. Thank you for preserving this treasure and for making our visit so special.

Visited the site during 2025 Victoria Day long weekend. We were blessed as it was a beautiful day with no rain but a slight overcast, so it wasn't too hot either! Countryside is always beautiful and a treat for the eyes. It is a quaint neighborhood, and I'm always curious how people in these small towns spend their time. Whereas we living in the main city/downtown literally have everything at a short walking distance! Spring and summer are the six months where most Canadians make the most of outdoor activities.

I thought this would be a quick 10–15 minute stop at a small historic place, but I was pleasantly surprised! The visit included a fascinating 1.5 hours guided experience covering Bell’s life, the invention of the telephone, and the evolution of early communication technology. Every minute was engaging, and the stories truly brought history to life. At just $12.50 for admission, it offered excellent value — highly recommended!

We had such a great time. We did the 5 senses program with my homeschooling group. Friendly and engaged staff. We had to guess which rooms were which based on the hints of what was in the room. The story reading part was fun but too long. Definitely needed to be cut down or some how more interactive. Would love to actually have the kids try an old phone system. The Braille section was far too boring explaining the eye and how it sees differently. Kids were at the end of the tour and getting quite antsy. It's certainly interesting but again needs to be far more interactive/ hands on like a model of the eye or glasses that they can wear that shows different ways people can see. The Art station wasn't what I expected. That was the most disappointing. Painting some sort of landscape would be much more interesting just like Eliza would have. That requires much more work but would flow well with everything offered. Overall it was really good and fun to learn and discover about the Bell homestead. I highly recommend making the trip.

Drove by late night when closed. I thought, let's stop. I'm in town and may as well. It was lovely and an opportunity to dream about the past and the Canadian who invented such a revolutionary tool, serving as a launching pad to the device so many of us carry. He would be so blown away! A beautiful homestead lovingly preserved. Antique lovers will appreciate its ambience. A link to the past, history is a journey back in time. Magic!

It's been in my backyard my whole life but I finally got there with my friends. I was so happy I went. It was worth the drive from out of town to experience and learn about the technology that created the number one item in the world - the telephone. Our tour guide Addison, dressed in period costume was FANTASTIC. He didn't just read a script about Alexander Graham Bell and his family and legacy, he TOLD their STORY. He knew his stuff, and he was able to answer all the questions that were asked. It was engaging, interesting, fact-filled and I enjoyed it throughly. Would recommend booking a time for your tour if you on a schedule. We went in the morning without a booking and had to go and have breakfast, and then go back in the afternoon, but that suited my friends and I just fine. Kids area, lovely grounds. Kudos to all the staff we encountered who were pleasant to deal with.

This was an awesome experience, we loved it all. I booked us in for the one hour guided tour and Katie was an excellent guide, super informative and answered all our questions. The history was intriguing and the family stories were so inviting to learn more. We also enjoyed tea and cake in the Exchange Cafe, which was so yummy. A must visit to learn more and see the home preserved with such historic intrigue. Well done thank you for the experience. Spicy Jan, Tasty Road Trips

This place has an incredible amount of artifacts, uniforms, weapons,pictures. The entirely volunteer staff are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This is a must see place for kids. The time when they can actually speak to Canadian veterans is sadly, coming to an end.

Utterly fascinating museum! It's entirely volunteer run as I understand it, but very well laid out, with great displays illuminating Canada's involvement in war. Tremendous, friendly and highly knowledgeable staff. The small arms collection has a number of rare and unusual weapons you don't see too often. There's also a WW1 wooden(!) German trench mortar and a German naval battery rangefinder. Plenty of free parking...and speaking of - admission is also free! But you're more than welcome to donate whatever you wish to help support this great museum. I certainly did.

Really cool items, vehicles, displays. They even have videos and lots of volunteers who are knowledgeable and willing to teach you about Canadian history. From the war of 1812 to modern day it offers memorabilia on all wars, important figures, and important events

Wonderfully clean space with lots of things to look at and some very good text explanations. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. Would recommend if you want to see some canadian history.

Very nice museum. Very nice volunteers. Much bigger than expected. If you have not visited it yet and your are interested in military history - this is a great place.

As a volunteer at the museum, I really recommend going. It is absolutely amazing to learn about Canada's history. There is a little cost, but well worth it. With a knowledgeable staff, they will try to answer any questions you have. The museum's open house was on August 4th, it turned out awesome, you need to go next year!

Great place!!! All the volunteers were amazing with so much information and so helpful. Definitely recommend if doing a history project or just looking to learn more

I love going here for the Christmas lights. They have such a cool display setup in the winter months and it's not that expensive to come in and go through. Plus, if you bring a food donation you don't even have to pay, you can walk around. Enjoy the lights. See the scenery. All the work that people put into this is amazing, You can go over to the the art gallery and see all the nice artwork. Enjoy a nice cup of cocoa with some marshmallows. This is definitely a staple of Brantford in the winter

Went for the Christmas lights, beautiful as always. This place is beautiful all year round I highly recommend people check it out.

I love this small art gallery in Brantford. It has a small but well-maintained garden, and you can admire paintings by local people and children inside the gallery. There's also a beautiful trail beneath the gallery, perfect for a stroll.

The light display is so beautiful and such a nice experience! They have hot chocolate for sale and a place where people can get on Santa's sleigh and take pictures. It's really great for kids and people of all ages. Highly recommend

Based on the nature of this old building Ramps are in place outside but doorways and halls are very narrow. An elevator was seen but no staff was immediately available to help patrons use it. Two tight accessible parking spots located behind building plus larger parking lot further out, on the property. Current exhibit is very beautiful.

Beautiful park with an Art Gallery. They have parking on the side of the park and also an inner parking going around the art gallery and making a right at the roundabout. Unfortunately, Art gallery was closed and they said that in one of the week they close it to bring more items to the exihibit. The staff was very nice and polite. The back side of the park where the inner parking is located has trails and they are interconnected to the other trails. There were picnic benches too where families could enjoy precooked meals.

Beautiful. The gallery has so many beautiful pieces. I would like to try high tea and an art class when I can find availability. We checked out the light show last week and it was great.

First game to watch Titans. Good hockey BUT... intermission, we go down for food. No tables at restaurant so snack bar it is. Same kitchen, half the price. Line up is 20 people. Half the kitchen staff goes on break? At intermission? Ordered 2 cheeseburger combos. 20 minutes. Missed entire 2nd period. But NO WHERE TO EAT?! RIDICULOUS. no chairs, no table even. Open the burger? 12 year old daughter doesn't like the"works". Threw it away. ASK PEOPLE WHAT GOES ON IT. nope, not going back

Great big gym located in a massive complex and I like that there are hardly any people mid week, mid day. Lots of machines to try to improve your health or 'beef up' and everybody seems to be so quiet and polite, nothing like the awfully loud, entitled people screaming in their languages as I used to hear in central London, in UK. Nowadays, if you want civilised people you have to move away from the massive cities. Also, they have got a great offer for 10 passes, never expiring, especially when you get regularly sick for many months, what is not to love? Saving money.

Love this place but the staff at the front desk after noons is extremely rude and unpleasant to deal with. The lady with the auburn hair allowed my 6 year old little girl to run right through the gates. (the staff open the gates). I told the lady that i'm aware that aware that the program dosn't start for another half hour but she proceeded to open the gate and my daughter went running right threw. My daughter is developmentally behind so calling her name to come back dosn't work. I did tell the lady at the front desk to not to open the gate for my daughter but the lady continued to open the gate letting her threw even though and the lady gave me trouble.The lady at the front desk got angry at me telling me that I should watch my kid, which is unexpectable being a place for children and children running around all the time unsupervised. I was right behind her the whole time I could see her. This was a very unpleasant experience and discourages me to go back with my daughter or any of my other family members due to this experience. I've seen other reviews of the staff for WGSC and I do believe that the staff should be trained better to deal with their visitors as it is their job to help rather then prejudice towards their younger visitors.

The staff is amazing. They care about providing an engaging environment and the manager clearly has made a strong effort to bring the right people into his business.

Very memorable place for me as a hockey mom whose son scored his first out of town goal.

What a great facility for sports, make me envy their resident to have good time with their family Thank you to great one to give us such a gem They have their own hall of fame! Fantastic!!

This ice arena is outstanding! I was here for a tournament in the area and most of our games were hosted here. The facility is absolutely stunning and massive. There is even a public pool in the sports complex. It’s the nicest arena I’ve ever been to and I’ve probably been to around 100. I recommend making the visit here. It’s unreal.

Had a lovely dinner here! Great food, friendly staff, good menu selection and the cutest little romantic patio! Our waitress was accommodating and verry friendly. Food was served hot and in good timing. We started with arancini and warm bread, each had a pasta dish and got a slice of cheesecake to go since we were too full to enjoy it there! Also tried a red sangria which i loved. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu and enjoy the patio!

My wife and I enjoyed dinner here a week ago (busy Friday night). The outdoor patio (under a huge canopy of grape vines) was wonderful. Service was attentive and servings were very generous. The only negative was that the bread initially served was under baked (didn't rise back up when I stuck my finger in ). Yes, a busy night.

Our favourite place!! The pizza is THE BEST!! The vegan caesar salad and ziti are unreal!! We couldn’t recommend them enough!! 10/10 atmosphere, food and service! They catered our engagement party and we had so many compliments on how good the food was. It means a lot to have vegan options in town, and their food is absolutely AMAZING!! The owner is vegan and so kind!! This restaurant is a staple in Brantford, where the whole family can dine, and constantly getting more vegan options.

My spouse and I had a wonderful time here. Food was very delicious, staff was friendly and service was quick! Definitely will be back and would recommend to others:)

If you're looking for a great Italian meal, this spot is definitely worth considering. Our recent visit was quite pleasant, starting with a nice table on their patio. It was a beautiful July evening, and dining beneath the expansive, overgrown vine added a unique touch to the ambiance. The food was not only good but also very generously portioned; you'll likely end up with leftovers, as most people seemed to. Add to that a friendly staff and reasonable prices, and it makes for a solid dining experience. We left feeling satisfied and with plenty to take home.

Second time going for dinner. The whole dinner was so delicious. The service was amazing. Had a great time. Looking forward to our next visit.

EDITED: This place was 5 stars to me, until yesterday when I bit into the Potato & Bacon pizza to discover a METAL NUT with my tooth beneath the cheese! I want to show this to the owners, but the website does not even have an email address listed anywhere. I completely understand that accidents can happen, but something like this shouldn't even be a remote possibility, as it can be a real health hazard and potentially fatal for the wrong person.

Had heard rave reviews about the burgers here so what better time to go than during their Monday night burger special? Our party ordered 3 different burgers; each was better than the next. My personal favourite was the one with the added beef brisket and onion straws. Not for the faint of heart as very hearty, but so delicious! Would have preferred the fresh cut fries to be cooked extra crispy as had heard they were exceptional. The side of gravy was excellent. Price was very reasonable. Definitely a do over as our friendly server described their personal favourite dishes and everything sounds amazing. Others we spoke with raved about the Sunday brunch, but reservations recommended.

We were here from out of town for a couple days to explore the area and decided to stop at Zanders for an early dinner after arriving to town and wow what a great start to the trip!!! Restaurant theme when we walked in was very cool with rock memorabilia throughout. We ordered a couple drinks ( my wife loved the Pink Floyd) while we were given menus. This took some time as there were so many options to choose from that we had a hard time deciding. In the end we had a spinach dip to start, which was one of the best we have ever had. For entrees I had the "Hip" burger with fries and my wife had the "beer can chicken" which came with 2 sides. I read reviews about the portions and to come hungry and those reviews were spot on!!! This burger came with battered deep fried bacon and was absolutely huge. The beer can chicken was also a massive plate of food with 3 scoops of mashed potatoes and an abundance of "Crispy" sweet potatoe fries!! I cant even start to say how impressed we were with our server " Erin". She was so helpful with the menu options, drinks and was even pleased to answer questions on information about places in the area that we inquired about. We weren't quite finished our appetizer when they brought the entrees out and the owner "Scott" immediately came to our table and apologized for the timing and said the appetizer was on him!! I was shocked as it really wasn't even an issue for us. We felt like we couldn't have been treated better and it left us with high hopes for the rest of our trip in the area!!!

I came here with my father to celebrate getting my full g license. We have lived here for over 10 years pretty close to the place passing by everyday but never gone in. I got a blue Hawaiian and he got a beach side peach. The drinks came out fast and were good! The waitress was a kind attentive woman as well. We split and appetizer getting one lb of wings. We got 2 flavours, the Creamy Dill and the Bundy. The bundy was absolutely delicious we recommend it so much and may come back just to have that delicious flavour again. Wings were crispy and meat was flavourful. Came with a dipping sauce that tasted like sour cream and 2 pieces of veggie sticks. For mains we got burgers. My father got the Barn Burner and I got the Trooper. Massive burger with a good portion of fries. I’ll attach pictures. Our gravy was switched out after a waiter said they heard we didn’t like it but we actually never tried the gravy yet so I’m assuming they got us mixed up with another table. The flavour of both was pretty good and we had to take to go boxes to finish the rest. Last was dessert where I got a Oreo brownie crumble with ice cream. Very delicious. The best for the first minute when the ice cream hasn’t cooled the brownie down yet and you get the contrast of temperature. A great experience, will be coming back, and definitely recommend!

The food was alright and tasted good, normal pub fare. Fish and chips had way too much batter and our steak was slightly overcooked, but nothing to cause a stink over. We did have to ask twice for water refills and our server seemed absent at points as they were stretched thin between working the main dining room and the patio at the same time. The chocolate cake looked really good and we’ll definitely try that next time!

We came across this restaurant on our way to our vacation destination—it was actually recommended by ChatGPT. That day happened to be my son’s birthday, and the complimentary ice cream and chocolate brownie were such a delightful surprise, far beyond our expectations. It turned a casual meal into something truly memorable. You can really feel how much care they put into every dish.

We had such a great time at Zander’s tonight! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was very welcoming but what really made the night was our server, Sarah K!! She was absolutely amazing! So friendly and fun to chat with… she really made sure we had a great time. We took advantage of the $9 appetizers after 9pm, and honestly, it felt like such a steal. Great portions, super tasty, and perfect for sharing while we hung out and enjoyed the night. We will def be back!

Just had my 55th birthday. I had a party for 17 for 6:00. Everything was spot on. Food was fabulous. Appetizers were fabulous and I want to give a shout out to our server. Allie, she was phenomenal. She was joking with us laughing with us. We will be back

It was ok. I had heard good things so when I was in town on business we decided to give it a try. It didn't live up to the hype. Food was just ok and the service was ok. Not bad, but not good either. We learned that the business has changed hands recently so that might have played a role.

I had the best experience at this restaurant for my birthday. The waitress was amazing and friendly. Food was superb, I can't wait to go back...

We were here end of November to celebrate a birthday. The servers are very friendly and nice. The bread and the dips, the bread mixture was so so and seriously why would you serve the dips in small plastic take out containers for half of our party, but in nicer containers for the other half when they were clearly placed out at the same time and the restaurant wasn't even that busy at the time. The food is definitely overpriced, some way more than necessary. Food is decently portioned for the most part, but for the price you pay it better be!

Very good experience, food was amazing lots of variety of drink. Beautiful place.

Awful experience!!! They changed their menu, smaller portions but a lot more money. Their usual Shrimp linguini with rose sauce used to $12 including tax, it is now less than half the portion for $21.23 including tax....what a rip off!!! Not to mention the attitude, no interest whatsoever to customer service, too busy to deal with the customer, splitting the bill resulted in huff....quite rude!!! They have not only loss this customer but an entire group of other usual patrons who frequent their restaurant. I wonder how they are still in business with such poor service.

This once magnificent restaurant has fallen so far. Terrible service, price increases of $4 per plate, shrunken menu including my wife's and my favorite meals as casualties. Food was mediocre, no drink refills, no water, dirty dishes on our table for 25 minutes. This was our second, one more chance for our once favorite restaurant. Sadly, never again. Save your self the anguish, for past visitors. A solid 2/5 for never been there before.

This is a favourite restraraunt for both my husband and myself. We are never disappointed with the food. It's always hot, flavourful and delicious! We almost always have leftovers to take home as the portions are so generous. It's almost impossible to leave Gus and Guidos hungry! The owner is also a genuinely lovely guy! Always chatting with the guests. Love this place!

Enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner at On the Lamb. Service was fantastic, Lat was so inviting and the food was great. You have to get the Korean fried chicken as an app, so good. Lychee martini is a must try, you will want more than one for sure! I had the OTL burger and hubby had the tenderloin, both delicious and add the potato puffs, OMG so good! Even though we were stuffed we had to do dessert, key line was great but the star was the toffee pudding. Everything was great but the restaurant was very loud which made it hard for us to carry on a conversation with one another. We will be back though, the food makes it worth it!

Absolutely loved my experience at On The Lam in Brantford. The menu may be simple, but every dish is a knockout packed with bold, memorable flavours. enjoyed drinks, apps, sides, mains AND dessert, and every bite was on point. The cocktails laid-back yet stylish. It was relaxed at first but definitely picked up and got busy as the night went on, showing just how popular this spot is. The service was top-notch from start to finish attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, excellent drinks, and a cool, casual atmosphere!

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service, what an experience! The puffed potatoes were 10/10, oysters were fresh and beautifully prepared; however, my favourite part of the meal was the tiger shrimp— seasoned and grilled to perfection 🫶🏼. Thank you, will definitely be back soon.

Absolute gem in Brantford! Overall incredible restaurant. Love the atmosphere here. Greeted almost immediately after walking in, sat down at the bar for a drink while they prepared our table (awesome bartender), sat for dinner and both appetizer and mains were cooked to perfection. Started with crispy pork belly and bread & butter. I had the beef tenderloin and my husband had the spicy pork chops and we shared puffed potatoes. Menus for drinks and food are small but still awesome selection. We will definitely be back. Our only downside was from the time we ordered to getting our apps was almost an hour…however worth the wait.

We had an amazing experience! The beef tenderloin was easily the best steak we’ve ever had - medium rare! The puff potato’s were incredible. I had the OTL burger, it was great, but not something I’d order again. I realize as I get older, I like the order things I can’t master at home. The Mexican street corn, beef carpaccio and Buffalo cauliflower were yummy! For dessert, we had the key lime cups. I’d pass on the chocolate toffee option, it wasn’t what I was expecting, however, still a nice sweet treat. 10/10 recommend!

My partner and I went for a date night out and thoroughly enjoyed our experience! The food was amazing, the staff were so friendly and the service was great. Not to mention the atmosphere is super intimate and feels private. Highly recommend for a date night out!

Felt like a family bistro with high end prices. The food was good but not worth the price. For example, the entree didn’t come with a single side. Nothing at all - just a piece of meat for $30-55. The sides were mediocre (carrots and puff potatoes that tasted over saturated in oil.) No soup in the fall. The restaurant was crowded, practically touching elbows on a Wed night with a 6pm reservation. Even though we arrived to an empty restaurant, they seated the next couple to arrive right next to us squishing us in even though we told them it was our special anniversary. The music was all female singers such as Tiffany. All of the staff was very young. It felt weird. Not going back. 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 sides total was just over $200 plus tip. The food at a place like the Ancaster Mill is worth the price. This just wasn’t anywhere near that level of quality.

Taal Indian Cuisine in Brantford is a gem for lovers of authentic Indian food. From the moment you step in, the inviting ambiance and warm, attentive service set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The décor is understated yet elegant, with soft lighting and traditional Indian food. The taste was not as usual, North Indian food. Also, the service was extremely slow. I won't be coming again to the restaurant. The hygiene level was low. Flies roaming here and there over the table. Restaurant management needs to take it seriously, or else the customer won't come back again.

Ordered a Palak paneer to go the other night but found that is was insanely salty and fairly oily. The flavour on it was good but the salt really overpowered everything. I made some naan at home to go with it and that didn't cut the salt at all, but I found eating it on mashed potatoes brought down the saltiness. I know that is wild of me! The amount of paneer in it was awesome, and flavourful! Not too sure what to think of it to be honest. I believe that if the whole buffet is that salty it'd be really hard to eat a lot of it. The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant from what I briefly saw.

Best pakora ever in canada. Indian food made delicious, fresh and served hot. Lip smacking indeed.

I recently visited Taal Fine Indian Restaurant and had a mixed experience. #### Sitting Area The sitting area was quite average. It wasn’t inviting, just a normal setup that didn’t add much to the dining experience. #### Buffet Food As a vegetarian, I was disappointed with the buffet offerings. There were very few vegetarian options available, and the food was not very delicious. To make matters worse, some dishes were cold, which really affected the overall taste and enjoyment. The service was also quite slow, which was frustrating. Considering the buffet price, I didn’t feel it was worth the money. There were only a few non-alcoholic drinks to choose from, which added to the underwhelming experience. #### Non-Vegetarian Options I cannot comment on the non-vegetarian options as I am a pure vegetarian and did not try them. Overall, Taal Fine Indian Restaurant has a lot of room for improvement, especially in terms of vegetarian options and service quality. For the price, I expected a better experience.

Taal is the BEST Indian food I’ve ever eaten & I grew up in Toronto so I’ve had my fair share of Indian cuisine! Their butter chicken, samosas and vegetarian dishes are to die for. So flavourful, robust in flavour & fresh. I have been going to Taal for years & well before they did their renovations, which has updated the place to a stylish, chic & comfortable place to eat. All the love & thought put into the decor, food and homey casual dining experience are the reasons I am a loyal customer. Their take out buffet is generous & one takeout is plenty to feed 2 people. Their take staff are helpful & do their best to provide good service or resolve any issues with care & thought. Sunny has been a server there ever since I’ve been going to Taal & is my favourite employee. The chef is fast & friendly and always has a smile when the kitchen door swings open. My family & I can definitely feel the love in their food and crave eating there. It is a relaxed & chill experience, but most of all their food is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!

AMBIENCE: The restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with elegant Indian décor and soft lighting. The seating was comfortable, and the music added a cultural touch without being too loud. Great for both family dinners and date nights. SERVICE: Although the restaurant wasn’t particularly busy during our visit, the service felt a bit slow. Plates were not cleared in a timely manner, which affected the overall dining experience. A bit more attentiveness from the staff would have made a difference. FOOD QUALITY: The food was served at a lukewarm temperature, which affected its freshness and appeal. The dishes lacked the vibrant flavors and creativity one might expect from a fine Indian restaurant. Overall, the food was quite average and did not leave a lasting impression. CLEANLINESS: The dining area, restrooms, and table settings were spotless. Hygiene standards were clearly maintained. VALUE FOR MONEY: Considering the average food quality and the slow service, the experience did not quite match the pricing. While the ambiance was decent, the overall value felt underwhelming for what was expected from a restaurant of this reputation. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Taal Fine Indian Cuisine had the potential for a great dining experience, but it fell short in key areas. The food lacked warmth and excitement, and service could have been more attentive—even with a relatively quiet dining room. With some improvements in food quality and staff engagement, it could offer a much more satisfying visit.

We ordered samosas, it was like many days old , stuffing was cold from inside even hard to eat.