County of Brant

The County of Brant is a rural administrative area in Southern Ontario with farmland, small towns, and two rivers that converge at Paris. The territory covers roughly 843 square kilometers and is managed from several municipal centers.

The area was established in 1851 and named after Joseph Brant, a Mohawk leader who negotiated land treaties following the American Revolution. This early settlement laid the foundation for today's community structure.

The name honors a Mohawk leader whose negotiations shaped early settlement here. Today, this heritage appears in local monuments and place names throughout the towns.

Start exploring from the municipal centers in Paris, Burford, and St. George, each offering different services and facilities. The 70 kilometers of trails and over 250 acres of public parks are accessible year-round for outdoor activities.

The region holds significant gypsum deposits first discovered in 1793, which shaped early industrial development. These mineral resources attracted specific trades and influenced what kind of businesses took root in the area.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1793

Shares border with: North Dumfries, Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River 40, Hamilton

Website: http://brant.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.11667,-80.36667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27