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major urban centres for several reasons. But the biggest reason: its economy. Part of the Greater Golden Horse-
shoe, Brantford’s diverse economy is thriving. It has a plant operated by Tic Tac and Nutella-maker Ferrero that has become so important to the city’s econ- omy, that it hosts a World Nutella Day celebration every February. Brantford’s first-place ranking
sees its average 2017 home price at $506,016, average five-year rent in- crease at $887, average income-to- home price ratio at 5.88 and five-year annual ROI at 4.48 per cent.
By Teri Davidson How did this Southern Ontario city,
more than 100 kilometres away from Toronto’s downtown core get awarded this distinction? (Added of course to its distinc- tion of Telephone City, as it was here in 1874 where Alexander Graham Bell first conceived the idea for the telephone.) According to MoneySense’s “Where
To Buy Now” report, Brantford is the best place to buy real estate from Canada’s 35
Some history on Brantford, Ontario. Brantford was named for Captain
Joseph Thayendanegea Brant, a Mo- hawk leader who led the Six Nations People from upper New York State to the Grand River basin where they es- tablished their village in 1784. • The City is proud to be home to Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mo- hawks, the first Protestant church built in Ontario, the first Royal Chapel to be- long to native people, and the final rest- ing place of Captain Joseph Brant, the
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Mohawk leader for whom Brantford is named.
NEWS FLASH!!! Brantford, Ontario is now the Best City to buy real estate in Canada. since 1910.
• The Grand River is a Canadian Her- itage River, and is an integral part of Brantford’s history. Known as the ‘Highway of the Iroquois’, this river serves the community today as a unique place to canoe, kayak, or fish.
•The city’s downtown is home to the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, a fully restored vaudevillian play- house that opened in 1919. Today, the theatre plays host to a range of touring productions, as well as comedies and musicals featuring local performers.
• Inventor Alexander Graham Bell brought fame to Brantford when he in- vented the telephone here on July 26th, 1874, and made the first-ever long dis- tance call on August 10th, 1876. The Homestead, which provided the stage for this invention, is a National Historic Site. It has been restored to appear as it was in Bell’s day, and has welcomed visitors from around the world - includ- ing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II-
• Built in 1837, the Myrtleville House is one of the oldest homesteads in Brant County, and was home to the family of Allen Good. Occupied for 140 years, the home has been restored to reflect the early 19th century lifestyle of the Goods, and features many of the fam- ily’s
heirlooms from Ireland.
Myrtleville House Museum captures life as it was for Brantford’s earliest Eu- ropean settlers.
• Proud to be the hometown of “the Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, Brantford is a city where amateur and minor sports are an integral part of commu- nity life. Wayne’s father, Walter Gret- zky, still lives here in the city he’s always called home.
• Brantford boasts over 40 kilometres of natural trails, including a four-season stretch of the Trans Canada Trail. This network of beautifully maintained trails links us to the cities of Cambridge and Hamilton, and provides a great place for hikers, bikers and nature enthusi-
asts. Also a city known for gorgeous gardens and lush park settings, Brant- ford is a proud winner of the ‘Best Bloomin’ City Award,’ and is commit- ted to keeping the city in full bloom from spring through fall.
“You can sell your home in Mis-
sissauga for $720,000 and buy the same home in Brantford for $420,000,” says Brantford mayor Chris Friel. “You have all the amenities you need, and yet you’re only five minutes away from beautiful little towns and a rural area.” Call Teri Davidson , Broker
Owner of Associate Realty for your 40 yrs of my experience can link you to selling or buying a home, rural property ofrfarm in Brantford and Brant County areas.. Move to where you can have a career and a life. “
WE SELL REAL ESTATE HERE!”
Teri Davidson Broker/Owner Associate Realty Brantford 519-758-7307
teridavidson@execulink.com
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