Author Archives: uncommonlygrand

Intro to Bikepacking: The Wilewood Experience

Bikepacking is a combination of all-terrain cycling and backpacking. A recent micro-adventure through Brant County to Wilewood, just off the Trans Canada Trail, was my introduction to this experience. And it was definitely one-of-a-kind!

Tutela Heights Trail & Bell Homestead Experience

A look at Brantford’s historical and natural background with a combined hike on the Tutela Heights Trail and a visit to the Bell Homestead National Historic Site.

Paddling the Oxbow on the Grand River

If you get the chance to dip your paddle in parts of the Grand River that are seldom seen, tour the back access points and watch what unfolds right in front of you, its almost an indescribable moment of peace and beauty in one. Paddling the Oxbow is one of those experiences. “…5 stars. Would highly recommend!”

Authentic Summer Experiences on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

With the Summer Solstice comes the anticipation of all things amazing we can pack into vacation time. The warm, breezy days ahead bring out the best in us. Before those warm days dwindle check out some great accommodations, authentic experiences, and excellent summer memory-making opportunities to make the most of your time on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Experience A ‘Light the Night’ Ride With Heron Head Bikes

Heron Head Bikes is a unique Brantford bicycle sales and service business with the equally unique offering of coordinated group bike rides. Ranging from city neighbourhood tours to themed trips, pop-up events to monthly “Light the Night” rides, they make every effort to ensure cyclists are safe, feel included, and can thoroughly enjoy the best of what Brantford and the surrounding area have to offer.

Little Brown Cow: Food Transparency At Its Finest

With a passion for small-scale, conscious farming and food chain management, Little Brown Cow has made food transparency their standard model of marketing and consumer education at the same time. And it’s working.

Pairing Bike Rides & Craft Beer in Brant County

At the 12 km mark on a beautiful rail trail bike ride from Brantford, a short detour east on Oakland Rd. in Scotland will take you to Flux Brewing Company to enjoy a uniquely rural Brant County craft beer experience!