Last reviewed October 3, 2026. Facts in this guide were checked against the sources listed at the bottom of the page. Prices and listings change daily, so ask Jake for the latest numbers.
A town built on two rivers
Paris began as a settlement called the Forks of the Grand, founded in 1829 by developer Hiram Capron to take advantage of local gypsum deposits. Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris, which is where the town's name comes from.
Today the downtown sits along the banks of the Grand River. In 1999 the town government amalgamated into the County of Brant, ending 149 years as a separate municipality.
Architecture and character
Harrowsmith magazine once voted Paris the Prettiest Little Town in Canada. The town's heritage includes cobblestone buildings, the Paris Old Town Hall, and a Carnegie library that is now the Paris branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
Outdoors
The Trans Canada Trail runs through the area, including the Cambridge to Paris Trail, which stretches 18 kilometres between the two communities. Lions Park, just across the Nith River from downtown, has the Nith River and Distillery Lane trails.
Schools
Public schools in Paris are run by the Grand Erie District School Board. Paris District High School serves as a regional secondary school for Paris and other Brant County communities, including Burford and St. George.
School assignments depend on your exact address and can change. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific property with the school board before you make an offer.
Getting around
Paris lies just northwest of Brantford and is reached from Highway 403. The Commuter Guide explains the Highway 403, VIA Rail and GO Bus options for trips from the Brantford area toward Hamilton and Toronto.
Who tends to look here
Buyers who want a small-town setting with a historic downtown and river trails, close to Brantford. For current prices, active listings and market statistics, see Jake's Paris page.
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