| Brampton, proud recipient of
Communities in Bloom and Canada Blooms award where luxuriant gardens, spacious parks and
sun-dappled ponds await you. The beauty of our City reflects the spirit of a growing
cosmopolitan community that cherishes its charming, small town ambience. Brampton has many rivers and lakes to enjoy.
The Credit and West Humber Rivers flow through Brampton, which made the land very
attractive to early settlers. Lakes such as Heart Lake, Professor's Lake, and Loafer's
Lake have provided popular leisure activities for both visitors and residents alike.
Chinguacousy Park is a 99 acre park, home to
many events and celebrations; a ski hill for skiing, snowboarding, snowblading, tubing and
tobogganing; a curling rink with licensed lounge; volleyball courts; tennis courts;
skateboard park; sports fields; paddleboats; a farm complete with a petting zoo and pony
rides; mini golf; batting cage; tennis courts; children's splash pool; picnic shelters; a
band shell for concerts and a renowned greenhouse, chapel and botanical garden.
Professors Lake offers groomed sandy beaches, waterslides, windsurfing, canoeing,
and paddle boating.
In 2006 Bramptons fabulous new
Performing Arts Centre opened to the public. Spend an evening in Brampton and take in a
show at the Heritage Theatre. With over 350 restaurants, shops & services, flavours
from the world can be found clustered over just a few blocks in the scenic & historic
Downtown.
Its all here in Brampton - hundreds of attractions,
leisure activities, arts and music festivals, live theatre and dance. Discover cultural
heritage sites, major league sports, the annual Flower City Parade, Classic Cars and
Legendary Stars, Farmers and Country Markets just to name a few. Rural
Bramptons Pick-Your-Own farms are ripe for visiting in the warmer months. |