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GE Meridian™ � PRESENTS ESl 1986 BRAMPTONX FARMERS' MARKET DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON SATURDAY MORNINGS JUNE 20 - OCTOBER 10, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, CHEF DEMOS AND MORE AT GARDEN SQUARE EVERY SATURDAY DURING MARKET SEASON! MAIN STREET WELLINGTON TO NELSON ED 11"Im a brampton.ca m BRAMPTON CONTENTS WELCOME 3 ABOUT BRAMPTON 4 FEATURED EVENTS 8 DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON 14 ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE 20 FOOD 34 PARKS & RECREATIONAL TRAILS 42 SPORTS & RECREATION 48 ATTRACTIONS 54 SHOPPING 60 PLAN YOUR VISIT 62 Find all that Brampton has to offer MAP IT! using the map at the back of this guide. BACK EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA | 1 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 1 2020-01-09 3:03 PM WELCOME CITY OF BRAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE 2 Wellington St. W. Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 ExperienceBrampton.ca VISITOR INQUIRIES 905.874.3601 [email protected] CITY OF BRAMPTON Director Economic Development & Culture Clare Barnett Senior Manager, Cultural Services Kelly Stahl Manager, Tourism & Special Events DOWNLOAD Laura Lukasik OUR GUIDE AT BRAMPTON VISITOR GUIDE PRODUCTION ExperienceBrampton.ca Editorial Direction Laura Lukasik See what’s Content Curation new in 2020! Erica Henry-Jackman Research and Content Associates Tourism & Special Events Michael Ciuffini All information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. The City of Brampton cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy of any or all such information and will not be responsible for errors, changes or omissions. Reference in this Guide to any specific commercial product, process, good or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or expression of preference or support by the City of Brampton. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Printed in Canada. ©2020 The City of Brampton ON THE COVER Front Cover Canada Day Chinguacousy Park/Dave Fryer Back Cover Garden Square & Vivian Lane/Dave Fryer 2 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 2 2020-01-09 3:03 PM WELCOME WELCOME The time to visit Brampton is now! On behalf of the Members of Brampton City Council, I would like to welcome you to the great City of Brampton. lhope you e�oy your�a� As Canada's 9 th largest city and one of the most diverse, Brampton offers visitors many unique opportunities from many great festivals, music, drama, sports tournaments and a great network of trails and parks to enjoy. Downtown Brampton offers many good restaurants and lots of entertainment at the Rose Theatre and Garden Square. I invite you to visit Brampton in 2020. I know you will have a great time in our beautiful city. PATRICK BROWN Mayor, City of Brampton EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA I 3 ABOUT BRAMPTON Explore and discover exciting attractions and a vibrant city. WELCOME TO BRAMPTON Let us introduce you to the people, places, events and heritage of Brampton that make us proud. Brampton has grown from a small rural hamlet known as Canada’s Flower Town to one of the country’s fastest-growing cities, defined by a welcoming and diverse community. 4 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 4 2020-01-09 3:03 PM EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA | 5 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 5 2020-01-09 3:03 PM ABOUT BRAMPTON ABOUT BRAMPTON LARGEST CITY 9TH IN CANADA POPULATION 650,000 2 ND FASTEST GROWING AVERAGE AGE 36 115 Hello hi YOUNGEST OF CANADA’S LARGEST LANGUAGES CITIES SPOKEN ARTS & CULTURE 25+ PUBLIC PUBLIC ART 8 LIBRARY INSTALLATIONS BRANCHES NATURAL SPACES 8,900+ 217 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL PARKLAND TRAILS 3.6 2 RIVERS MILLION TREES COVERING 18% 5 OF THE CITY 8,000+ planted each year! LAKES 6 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 6 2020-01-09 3:03 PM ABOUT BRAMPTON Brampton is a vibrant community that forms part of the Greater Toronto Area, a region that encompasses Canada’s most important centres of culture and innovation. Our City is located at the northwest boundary of Toronto, right next to Toronto Pearson International Airport. A CITY IN MOTION! BRAMPTON TRANSIT OPERATES Brampton has a fleet of 450 buses and services 74 ROUTES 2,680 including Züm Bus Rapid Transit, Go Shuttle Express and School Routes BUS STOPS BRAMPTON WON 44 FREE SMART 50 AWARDS 2 EV CHARGING for urban operations and mobility STATIONS in municipal parking lots locate one at: plugshare.com Plan Your Visit. See events and attractions at: ExperienceBrampton.ca EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA | 7 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 7 2020-01-09 3:03 PM FEATURED EVENTS Festivals and special events unite a young and vibrant community. See our current Calendar of Events at ExperienceBrampton.ca CELEBRATE WITH US! Thousands gather to celebrate Canada Day at Chinguacousy Park every year, one of the many events that take place in Brampton. JUNO award-winning Canadian pop superstar Lights performed on the main-stage in 2019. 8 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 8 2020-01-09 3:03 PM EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA | 9 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 9 2020-01-09 3:03 PM FEATURED EVENTS | CANADA DAY & CULTURE DAYS & DOORS OPEN BRAMPTON Canada Day - Ching Park. CANADA DAY BRAMPTON WAVES THE MAPLE LEAF Join us at Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park (Ching Park) to celebrate Canada’s birthday. JULY 1, 2020 • Be sure to enjoy all Ching Park has to offer, from mini-putt to picnic areas, a splash pad and more. • Catch an all-Canadian lineup on the MAIN STAGE with a special family show. GET HERE BY BUS! • Cap off an amazing day with a 10pm FIREWORKS show. Free shuttle bus service to Ching Park. • Enjoy an icy beverage in the bramptontransit.com BEER GARDEN or enjoy a bite in the FOOD ZONE. brampton.ca/canadaday CULTURE DAYS & DOORS OPEN BRAMPTON SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2020 Enjoy free entertainment and activities all weekend long as Brampton celebrates Culture Days, a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement in local arts and culture. Culture Days activities include art activations that transform the City into a spectacular arts extravaganza showcasing art, dance, theatre and literature. Culture Days 2020 coincides with Doors Open Brampton, a one-day event on September 26 where you can get an inside view of unique buildings all around the city. brampton.ca/doorsopen brampton.ca/culturedays St.Elias the Prophet Church. 10 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 10 2020-01-09 3:03 PM FEATURED EVENTS | WINTER LIGHTS WEEKEND & NEW YEAR’S EVE WINTER LIGHTS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 20-22, 2020 Welcome the holiday season with Santa and Winterlights in downtown Brampton. Friday, November 20 Celebrate the first lighting of our 60-foot high spruce tree. Enjoy family fun activities at City Hall and kid-friendly entertainment in Ken Whillans Square starting at 6pm. Saturday, November 21 The annual Brampton Santa Claus Parade starts at 5pm. Grab a spot along the route to welcome Santa to town. Friday, November 20 - Sunday, November 22 Celebrate the holidays by shopping at our holiday market while enjoying the whimsical energy of our winter carnival — all located in Garden Square. brampton.ca/winterlights Ice carver competes to create frozen sculptures. NEW GET HERE BY BUS! YEAR’S EVE Free starting at 7PM until end of service. DECEMBER 31, 2020 bramptontransit.com Experience the perfect start to 2021 at our annual New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Brampton. The evening is filled with free activities and entertainment for the whole family. A few highlights to look forward to include: • Ice skating at Gage Park • Kids’ dance party in the City Hall Conservatory • A dynamic lineup of live entertainment in Garden Square And, it all leads to the midnight finale- a spectacular fireworks display. brampton.ca/newyearseve Celebrate the New Year in Garden Square. EXPERIENCEBRAMPTON.CA | 11 TTVisitorGuidesForBrampton2020_Interior_VF1update2.indd 11 2020-01-09 3:03 PM FEATURED EVENTS I COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS Don't miss these great community festivals and events. Please visit the individual festival websites or ExperienceBrampton.ca for more information. SIKH HERITAGE MONTH APRIL 1·30, 2020 The Province of Ontario recognizes April as Sikh Heritage Month. Brampton is home to one of the largest Sikh communities in Canada. Join us to celebrate the rich traditions of Sikh culture. sikhheritagemonth.ca THE FOLD APRIL 30-MAY 4, 2020 The Festival of Literary Diversity aims to engage readers, inspire writers and empower educators. The FOLD celebrates the diversity of writers and their literature at this annual multi-day event. thefoldcanada.org HERITAGE SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 16-18, 2020 The Heritage Sounds Music Festival features South Asian music and culture. Both local and international artists perform varying genres of music, at various venues, on multiple days, during this festival that aims to celebrate the City's diversity and encourage cultural sharing. facebook.com/heritagesoundsfest CHUTNEYFEST SUMMER 2020 ChutneyFest is an explosion of Caribbean and East Indian music, food and culture that showcases local talent and youth initiatives. chutneyfest.com 12 FEATURED EVENTS I COMMUNITY EVENTS ROTARY RIB 'N' ROLL MAY 22-24, 2020 The Rotary Club of Brampton kicks off the summer season with the annual Rotary Rib 'n' Roll. The weekend-long celebration features tasty ribs, a beer garden, entertainment and family activities. ribnroll.com CARABRAM BRAMPTON'S MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL JULY 10-12, 2020 Carabram has a long history of celebrating Brampton's diversity. Visit the many pavilions representing countries from Canada to Ireland to India, and more showcasing cultural traditions, food and music. Lots of fun for the entire family. carabram.org VIBRANT BRAMPTON JULY 24& 25, 2020 Vibrant Brampton promotes cross cultural understanding through this inclusive two day festival featuring music and dance. Check out Vibrant Brampton and celebrate our City's diversity. vibrantbrampton.ca WORLD OF JAZZ SEPTEMBER 11&12, 2020 Don't miss the 4'" Annual World of Jazz festival presented by B-Jazzed.