Brampton, Ontario

Brampton, Ontario is a city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of the Peel Regional Municipality. As of June 2005, Brampton's population stood at approximately 415,000, and it is estimated that by the year 2031, the city population will have almost doubled to 680,000 people. As one of Canada's fastest growing cities, the municipality has found it difficult to cope with its unprecendented growth, in terms of the provision of adequate infrastructure. It celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2003, marking 150 years since its incorporation as a village in 1853, taking its name from the rural village near Chesterfield in England.

Attractions

• Bramalea City Centre
• Pearson Convention Centre, opened in August of 2003.
• Shoppers World, Brampton

Historical attractions

• Bovaird House, originally owned by early Brampton settlers
• Peel Heritage Complex, regional museum, gallery, and archives

Cultural attractions

• Artway Gallery, community exhibits within Shoppers World mall
• Brampton Performing Arts Centre, to replace the Heritage Theatre
• Heritage Theatre
• Peel Heritage Complex, regional museum, gallery, and archives

Outdoor and sports attractions

• Claireville Conservation Area
• Powerade Centre, originally the Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment
• South Fletchers Sportsplex
• Wild Water Kingdom, Canada's largest water-only theme park