Brantford Ontario Map

About Brantford, Ontario

Brantford is a city in Brant, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Brantford is located at 43.1569°N, 80.2575°W.

Brantford, cradled in the bend of the Grand River, unfolds across a landscape shaped by fertile plains and gentle slopes, a region historically rich in agriculture and industry. It lies 33.9 km south-south-east of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 149°T), and is situated 11.1 km east-south-east of Paris. The river itself, a constant presence, has been both a lifeblood and a pathway, influencing the settlement's trajectory from its earliest days. Early industries, drawn by the water's power and the land's bounty, laid the foundations for Brantford’s economic evolution, transforming it from a frontier outpost into a place of manufacturing and innovation. The soil here, accustomed to the turning plow and the steady hand of the farmer, still whispers of harvests past and present, lending a grounded character to the very air. Within Brantford, echoes of its past resonate through its cultural character and notable landmarks, a place where the legacy of figures like Alexander Graham Bell, who conducted his early experiments here, is palpable. The familiar silhouette of the Bell Homestead stands as a quiet monument to ingenuity, while the spirit of the Six Nations, whose traditional territory encompasses this land, imbues the region with a deep Indigenous heritage. The city's universities and colleges nurture young minds, contributing to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere, and the local sports teams, though perhaps not household names across the globe, are fiercely supported by the community. Major events throughout the year draw people together, celebrating the unique identity of Brantford, a place where the past and present flow together like the enduring Grand River.

About This Brantford Map Page

Explore Brantford, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.156944, -80.2575. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Brantford includes the postal code (N3R), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Brantford is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.