Brampton

Brampton
The city of Brampton is situated in a dairying and livestock raising area and is now an expanding industrial and residential suburb.

It developed as a flower-growing centre in the 1860s and nurseries remain important till date, whereas, other industries include tanning and the manufacture of optical instruments, communications equipment, cars, furniture, paper, knitted goods, soap, and shoes.

The historical heart of the modern City of Brampton has always been the intersection of Queen and Main Streets, later known as the four corners. This urban focal point has existed since the 1820s.

Only a handful of people lived in the community at this time, and now there are more than 450,000 people living there. The Flower City Brampton has been voted as the Best Blooming Community and holds a lot of attractions especially for its visitors.

In 1853, Brampton was incorporated as a village. It is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. The city took its name from the rural town of Brampton, Cumbria, England. It is one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities with an average annual growth rate of 6.6% and it is also the youngest community in the GTA.

A federal grant allowed the village to create its first public library in 1887, which included 360 volumes from the pre-existing Mechanic's Institute. In 1907, the library successfully received a grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to build a new multi-person building, featuring a library.

What was once known as The Flower Town of Canada, today, its major economic sectors include Advanced Manufacturing, Retail Administration and Logistics, ICT, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences and Business Services. National headquarters of companies such as Loblaw Companies, HBC/Zellers, Bacardi, Brita and Clorox are located within the city.

The famous attractions of Brampton include Formula Kartways which is the hot favorite of all sports lovers; Historic Bovaird House which is an excellent Canadian example of a Georgian-type brick farmhouse filled with furnishings ranging from 1840 to 1910; Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance & Ontario Field of Honour; Powerade Centre - Sports Hall of Fame; Wild Water Kingdom which is a great water park; The Great War Flying Museum; Humber Nurseries Butterfly Conservatory; Peel Heritage Complex - Art Gallery, Museum & Archives; and a lot more!

Brampton is now among the largest urban centres in Canada with a population of over 450,000 people. The roots of Brampton's success can be traced to its heritage.

The foundations were first laid almost 200 years ago when a group of industrious people established a small hamlet at the crossroads of Queen and Main Streets.

The city ensures a memorable Brampton experience for all its visitors, both children and adults. From the state-of-the-art Rose Theatre Brampton to the popular shopping malls, the city offers a wide range of activities and entertainment opportunities.

Make sure to book your tickets for a tour to this most colorful and vibrant city of Brampton very soon to have an enriching lifetime experience!