Local students were joined by David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant and representatives from Navacon Construction, as they buried a time capsule at Cobblestone Common in downtown Paris on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The time capsule captures a snapshot of the community in 2026 and includes messages from local students sharing their hopes, ideas and questions for future generations.
“Thank you to all of the students who participated by sharing their hopes for the future in the time capsule,” said Mayor David Bailey. “Many years from now, I know there will be a lot of excitement when this capsule is opened, and our future residents get to see what children from 2026 had to say about the community and the world they hoped to see.”
The time capsule project began in June, when Grade 5 and 6 students at Paris-area schools were invited to contribute messages and questions for the future. Their submissions provide a unique glimpse into what young people are thinking about today and what they imagine life in the County of Brant may look like years from now.
A permanent sidewalk marker has been installed at Cobblestone Common to identify the location of the time capsule for future generations.
