Brantford Transportation

Copyright (c) 2008 Wes Fernleywhich runs through the station: VIA Rail. It makes daily
A number of transportation outlets service theruns between Brantford and Union Station in Toronto,
Brantford, Ontario community. Following is a list of theOntario.
major transportation centres, to help in moving aroundBus System
the city and getting from Brantford to other locales inFor intercity travel, Brantford, Ontario is serviced by
southern Ontario, across the country or even aroundGreyhound, Canada. Its service provides transit
the world.between Brantford and surrounding cities of London,
AirportsHamilton, Toronto, Windsor and others. From there
Brantford, Ontario has its own airport: Brantford Airport.transit can also be made to further destination across
This is a small municipal field which has been inCanada and the United States. There is also a Paris
operation since 1940, and owned by the city sinceBrantford shuttle bus which is provided by All Around
1970. Although a small airport, it does serve internationalTransportation company.
traffic and has been declared an airport of entry byLocal bus transportation is provided by Brantford
NAV Canada. It is serviced by the Canada BorderTransit, which has been serving the city since 1940.
Services Agency for this purpose.Operated by the Transit Services Department of the
Along with its normal functions, Brantford Airport hostsCity of Brantford, Ontario, it serves almost 1.3 million
an air show every year. The annual show features thepassengers a year. It has a total of 9 different routes,
popular Snowbirds, along with many other airplanesin addition to industrial and school services.
which come from the Canadian Warplane HeritageThe 9 routes which Brantford Transit provides are: 1
Museum. These planes include one of the only twoEagle Place, 2 West Street - Brier Park, 4a Mall Link ,
Lancaster Bombers still airworthy in the world.4c Mall Link , 5 West Brant - Oakhill, 6 West Brant -
Brantford Airport has also been the site for filming ofShellard, 7 East Ward - Braneida, 8 Holmedale -
several movies, including in more recent yearsMayfair, 9 Echo Place - Lynden Rd. There is also a
"Welcome to Mooseport" and "Where the Truth Lies."special route for the Northwest Industrial Area and the
Other airports within the general area of Brantford areRed, Blue and Green evening and Sunday services,
the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and thewhich are handicapped accessible (as are routes 4a
Toronto Pearson International Airport. Hamiltonand 4c Mall Link routes). Bus services are also
International is located about 20 minutes drive awayprovided for several schools and colleges in the
from Brantford, while Toronto Pearson is about angreater Brantford area: Assumption College, Brantford
hour's drive away.Collegiate Institute, North Park Collegiate & Vocational
Rail LineSchool, Pauline Johnson Collegiate, St. John's College,
Just north of Brantford, Ontario's downtown is theTollgate Technological Skills Centre, Mohawk College
Brantfor Train Station. It is a part of the Quebecand Wilfrid Laurier University.
City-Windsor Corridor. There is only one passenger rail