City of Brantford will be removing the Alexandra Park Cannon from its current location at 265 Dalhousie Street for necessary conservation work. Once the conservation work is complete, the Alexandra Park Cannon will be viewable at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum where it can be appropriately stabilized and appreciated for its historical significance in a museum setting for years to come.
For several years, the Alexandra Park Cannon has been deteriorating from snowmelt and salt spray, which are highly corrosive and can cause significant damage. If left outdoors, it has an estimated lifespan of 10 to 15 years remaining, even with costly remediation and conservation efforts. To ensure long-term sustainability, City staff recommended in March 2025 that the Alexandra Park Cannon be deaccessioned from the City’s Public Art Collection and donated to the Canadian Military Heritage Museum. Brantford City Council supported this recommendation.
Over the next few months, the cannon will be conserved onsite by a conservator accredited with the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators’ until it is ready to be displayed inside the museum. The public will be updated when it becomes available for public viewing.
About the Canadian Military Heritage Museum
The Canadian Military Heritage Museum is a volunteer-led museum that is home to more than 20,000 artifacts within a 13,000 sq. ft. space in the former Massey Harris/Cockshutt industrial properties in Brantford. Their goal is to preserve, educate and display artifacts pertaining to the military heritage of Canada and especially Brantford, County of Brant, and Six Nations of the Grand River; honouring the men and women who have served and are currently serving in all branches. The Canadian Military Heritage Museum is a fully accessible facility. Admission to the museum is free and donations are gratefully accepted.
