This is a list of all known chain grocery addresses in Brantford between 1925 and 2020, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. It is generated through a live Google Spreadsheet so it reflects the latest information I have.
View and download a copy of this location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.
Notes:
- This history of Brantford is amazing and helpful (and includes many vintage supermarket and other retail photos).
- As is the case for most of Ontario, the Might directories do not include classified listings for the years 1970-1990, so there may be a few missing stores (primarily Calbeck’s, IGA, and No Frills, I imagine). The blog listed above helped me fill in most of the gaps, though (I think).
Store tags:
- A&P
- Calbeck’s
- Carroll’s/Grand Union
- Dominion
- Gordon’s
- Loblaws/No Frills/Zehrs
- Steinberg/Miracle Food Mart
