Brantford, Administrative city in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
Brantford is a city in southwestern Ontario located along the Grand River, encompassing residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and parkland. The settlement stretches along the river at approximately 248 meters elevation and connects green spaces with urban infrastructure.
The settlement formed in 1784 when Joseph Brant and the Mohawk community received land rights after supporting the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. The area developed into a regional trading center along the river route.
The name honors Joseph Brant, a Mohawk leader who guided his community to this area after the American Revolutionary War. The telecommunications heritage still shapes the city's identity today, where visitors can explore historic sites connected to the development of the telephone.
The city is accessible by car via several highways and sits between Toronto and London. Local facilities provide services in English, while public buildings are generally accessible for wheelchair users.
The Grand River flows through the municipal area and provides trails along the banks that are popular with walkers and cyclists. The riverfront zones display seasonally different plants and bird species typical of the Ontario region.
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