| If you've ever heard that Brantford, Ontario doesn't | | | | as well as fine restaurants. If you're planning a trip to |
| have much to offer, you are definitely in for a surprise. | | | | the area, Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts |
| You'll find a multitude of activities and events in this | | | | can provide you with a schedule of their upcoming |
| town-something for everyone. Among many other | | | | events so you can add them to your itinerary. |
| things, Brantford is most known for the Brantford OLG | | | | If you've wished you could see professional wrestling, |
| Casino. | | | | you'll get more than your share of thrills when you |
| The Brantford OLG Casino was originally called the | | | | check out what the Pure Wrestling Association has to |
| Brantford Charity Casino until they removed "charity" | | | | offer in the way of their weekly wrestling matches. |
| from the name and simply called it OLG Brantford | | | | This association brings some great promotion wrestling |
| Casino. Some of the profits do still go to charities; | | | | events to Brantford that you won't want to miss. |
| however, as they go to the Trillium Foundation, which | | | | It's lucky for everyone that they have the Kinsmen |
| gives the money to qualified charities. The City of | | | | Club of Brantford, also known as Kin Canada. This |
| Brantford, which is the facility's host, also gets a portion | | | | non-profit Canadian service organization offers many |
| of the proceeds from the slot machines. | | | | events and activities for the community as well as |
| The Brantford OLG Casino opened in 1999 and has | | | | thriving to instill a sense of national pride and positive |
| been very popular with residents as well as tourists. | | | | values into the residents. They offer many forms of |
| Open 24 hours, the casino offers 30,000 square feet | | | | entertainment throughout the year. One of their most |
| of gambling space. Featured in this space are 69 table | | | | popular events is their Thursday night Kingo (Bingo). |
| and poker games as well as over 510 gaming | | | | This organization is broken into Kinette and Kin clubs, |
| machines. A variety of games such as Texas Hold | | | | which are either predominantly male or female clubs. |
| "Em, Caribbean poker, horse racing, blackjack and | | | | They raise funds for many charitable organizations as |
| roulette are available for those feeling lucky. If gambling | | | | well. |
| builds up an appetite, the restaurant Galileo's Buffet | | | | The Ford Plant also brings a lot into the lives of the |
| and Grill offers some delicious American cuisine. Other | | | | Brantford residents. The Ford Plant is a non-profit and |
| attractive features you'll find at the Brantford OLG | | | | independent music venue that more than satisfies the |
| Casino include complimentary drinks, free parking, coat | | | | music lover in all its participants. Some of the musicians |
| check, gift shop, ATM, currency exchange and | | | | and artists this venue has offered in concert include |
| handicap access. | | | | Wintersleep, Wolf Parade, Hidden Camera, Arcade |
| For those wanting a break from the bright lights of the | | | | Fire, Blue Rodeo and more. As a way to promote |
| casino, nearby you'll find an upscale theater called the | | | | independent Canadian music, the Ford Plant features |
| Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. This | | | | the Murdered City Music Festival, a weeklong event |
| beautiful piece of culture offers nightly performances | | | | that takes place every August and has since its start |
| of operas, musicals, concerts and numerous | | | | in 2002. The Ford Plant, which holds about 100 people, |
| performing arts for visitors and locals. They offer | | | | has also been used as an art gallery for the One King |
| group events as well as matinees. The Sanderson | | | | Gallery, a combination music store, studio and record |
| Centre also presents a series of children's events. For | | | | label. The Ford Plant is run in downtown Brantford by |
| those wishing to stay overnight near the centre, | | | | many volunteer members. |
| Brantford offers many excellent lodging establishments | | | | |