2009•2010 TOURISM GUIDE EVERYTHING .

www.tourismbrampton.ca

MESSAGE FROM THE

MAYORWelcome to Canada’s Flower City! On behalf of and Tourism Brampton, I am proud to present our 2009/2010 Tourism Guide.

Brampton is a vibrant, safe and attractive city of opportunity where environment, diversity, culture and heritage all play an important role. We are proud of our multicultural population that represents people from more than 70 distinct ethnic backgrounds and who speak as many different languages.

It is a matter of great pride that Brampton is not only one of Canada’s safest and finest cities, but is also winner of the 2008 International Communities in Bloom title. Ours is a beautiful city where heritage has been blended to be a part of a vibrant, modern community.

There is something for everyone here: art, music, culture, nature, shopping, entertainment and sports. I encourage you to tour our beautiful parks, trails and driving routes to see Brampton at its best. I am confident you will be delighted and impressed by Everything Brampton!

Enjoy your stay!

Susan Fennell Mayor of Brampton

www.tourismbrampton.ca 1 CONTACTS TABLE OF Primary community services and contacts: Emergency Only (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911 Animal Services 905-458-5200 905-874-2999 City Hall - General Information 905-874-2000 CONTENTS Corporate Communications Office 905-874-3604 EVERYTHING BRAMPTON Council Office 905-874-2616 Welcome from the Mayor...... 1 Economic Development Office 905-874-2650 Community Contacts...... 2 Fire & Emergency Services (Non-emergency) 905-874-2700 Everything Brampton...... 4 GO Transit 416-869-3200 Getting Here & Around...... 6 Hospital () 905-494-2120 Maps...... 29 Libraries 905-793-4636 Mayor’s Office 905-874-2600 ACCOMMODATIONS / CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES Parks & Recreation 905-874-2300 Accommodations...... 10 Conference & Banquet Facilities...... 13 VISITOR INFORMATION & SERVICES FESTIVALS & EVENTS Listing of Events...... 16 Tourism Brampton Information Kiosk Visit Brampton’s Tourism Information Kiosk located at 33 Queen St. W., during office HERITAGE ARTS & CULTURE hours, for additional Brampton brochures and information on Ontario. Brampton’s History...... 26 Museums & Archives...... 27 24/7 Tourism Information 905-874-3601 National Memorial...... 28 City of Brampton Website www.brampton.ca Performing Arts...... 34 City of Brampton Tourism Website www.tourismbrampton.ca Visual Arts...... 36 City of Brampton Tourism E-mail [email protected] ...... 37 The welcomes all travellers! We provide Back to Nature free access to the Internet and Microsoft Office products Canada’s Flower City...... 40 through more than one hundred workstations among our Self-Guided Tours...... 40 six locations. If you prefer, bring your own laptop or wireless Parks...... 42 device for free wireless service, or simply take a relaxing Lakes & Beaches...... 43 break in one of the comfortable seating areas and catch up Conservation Areas...... 44 on newspapers or your favourite magazine. See the library Trails & Pathways...... 45 website for details, locations and hours. Brampton Library SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE Sports ...... 48 905-793-4636 Recreation...... 49 [email protected] Leisure...... 53 www.bramptonlibrary.ca SHOPPING & DINING All information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Shopping...... 56 The City of Brampton cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy of all information and will not be responsible Dining Out...... 58 for errors, changes or omissions. Reproduction of this material is prohibited without written permission from Farm Fresh...... 59 the City of Brampton, Economic Development & Communications Department – Tourism Section.

2 www.tourismbrampton.ca 3 With a current population of more than 450,000 people, Brampton’s young and EVERYTHING diverse multicultural mosaic represent more than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds. Our diversity is mirrored in an eclectic mix of BRAMPTON restaurants and boutiques, Brampton is one of Canada’s largest and festivals, performing and fastest growing cities. visual arts, museums, outstanding educational institutions, and abundant recreational The City of Brampton takes immense pride opportunities facilitated by over 6,000 acres of parkland and open space. in our diverse community, culture and heritage. Consumer growth and commercial For visitors to Brampton, recreational play, cultural experiences development have transformed what and community festivals are never far away. Come experience was primarily a rural area 150 years ago Everything Brampton! into a dynamic community where history mingles with modern infrastructure, lush green landscapes, an extensive sport and recreation network and a spirited arts community. BrAMPTON IN As Canada’s Flower City, Brampton showcases some of the most interesting THE GTA and beautiful flowerbeds and floral displays in the province. In 2008, Brampton is the third largest Brampton was the International award municipality in the Greater winner in the prestigious Communities in Toronto Area (GTA). The GTA Bloom Competition. We were honoured to receive the highest score in is Canada’s business and recognition of our innovative work to create a beautiful living landscape. manufacturing capital and the sixth largest region Not only a beautiful city, Brampton has been recognized as a global leader in North America. in community safety, being the first municipality in the Greater Toronto Area, and one of only 10 in North America, to be designated as an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization.

4 www.tourismbrampton.ca 5 Getting Here Getting AROUND Only 20 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport and along major highway corridors, Brampton is easy to reach by car, train or bus.

Brampton Transit – Welcome Aboard! Brampton Transit welcomes you to comfortable, friendly, reliable and frequent service with great connections to surrounding transit systems. With over 35 routes to choose from, 24 of which are fully accessible, we can get you where you are going. Brampton Transit tickets, and weekly and monthly passes, are sold at four Brampton Transit terminals and from over 60 designated ticket agents. From the Airport Mount Pleasant Go Station, Plan your travel around the city using eRide, Brampton Transit’s new online 1600 Bovaird Dr. W Travel by transit, limousine, taxi, trip planning service. Use interactive maps and menus to create customized or hotel shuttle from the Pearson 1-888-438-6646 or 416-869-3200 International Airport to Brampton. TTY 1-800-387-3652 point-to-point trip plans and view schedules for every stop on your chosen Contact your accommodation to inquire www.gotransit.com route. Visit www.bramptontransit.com and plan online, anytime. if they provide an airport shuttle. Greyhound Canada Brampton Transit Terminals Brampton Transit Route 101 Airport Greyhound Canada is the largest Taxis and Limos Bramalea Transit Centre Brampton has many limousine and EXPRESS runs weekdays and Saturdays provider of intercity bus transportation 200 Clark Blvd. taxi services to whisk you to your from Terminal 1 to the Bramalea Transit in Canada and connects Brampton to destination. Check the listing of limos Centre with only one stop at Bramalea nearly 1,000 locations. Downtown Brampton (Four Corners) Road and Steeles Avenue. 8 Nelson St. and taxis at www.tourismbrampton.ca. (see next page.) Greyhound Bus Terminal, 8 Nelson St. (downtown) Shoppers World Terminal 1-800-661-8747 100 Steeles Ave. W. Accessibility for Life By Train or Bus TTY 1-800-397-7870 Trinity Common Terminal (Springdale) The City of Brampton and its See centre map for station and www.greyhound.ca 164 Great Lakes Blvd. Accessibility Advisory Committee are terminal locations. committed to ensuring people of all Via Rail ages and abilities are able to enjoy, GO Transit For general information about Via Rail is Canada’s rail network, schedules, fares, routes and services and participate in, what Brampton Go Transit links Toronto and the operating fast business and leisure call 905-874-2999. has to offer. Visit our Accessibility surrounding regions of the Greater service to Brampton along the For Life website for helpful information Toronto Area to Brampton on an Quebec City – Windsor corridor. For lost and found, customer service, or on accessible services and facilities extensive network of train and bus the staff directory call 905-874-2750. and accessible parking in the services. Brampton Station, 31 Church St. W (downtown) City. www.brampton.ca/accessibility Email Brampton Transit at Bramalea Go Station, 1713 Steeles Ave. 1-888-842-7245 [email protected] or visit Brampton Go Station, TTY 1-800-268-9503 www.bramptontransit.com 27 Church St. W (downtown) www.viarail.ca

6 www.tourismbrampton.ca 7 Accommodations Conference & Banquet FACILITIES

The City of Brampton offers the convenience and amenities perfect for business or leisure travel. With our close proximity to the airport and a variety of options near local businesses, area attractions and sporting venues, our hotels and accommodations are designed to help you rest easy. From full-service hotels and comfortable motels to quiet B&B’s, you can relax in the certainty that your preference, budget and expectations will be met.

With over 1,000 rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of hotel conference space and various meeting and banquet facilities throughout Brampton, the city is able to accommodate both corporate and social event venue needs. You’ll find efficient business services, tastefully designed catering menus, and friendly and professional staff who ensure that functions and events are both convenient and enjoyable.

Hotel Lobby, 8 Courtesy of Courtyard Marriott Brampton www.tourismbrampton.ca 9 Residences ACCOMMODATIONS Sheridan Residence & Suites: 177 Map ID: 59 • Meeting Rooms Hotels and Motels Conference Centre 7897 McLaughlin Rd. • Business Services • Internet Rooms: 29 Map ID: 80 905-874-4393 7 & 7 Motel www.checkintothecentre.com • Catering can be arranged 3458 Queen St. E. • Business Services • Internet • Breakfast Available 905-793-8743 • Laundry Facilities Best Western Rooms: 136 Map ID: 4 30 Clark Blvd. • Meeting Rooms • Business Services Bed & Breakfast 905-454-1300 • Internet • Breakfast Available www.bestwestern.com • Exercise Equipment • Swimming Creditview B & B Rooms: 2 Map ID: 19 7650 Creditview Rd. • Breakfast Included Comfort Inn Brampton Rooms: 107 Map ID: 15 905-451-6271 5 Rutherford Rd. S. • Business Services • Breakfast Available 905-452-0600 • Internet www.choicehotels.ca/cn256 Campground Courtyard by Marriott Rooms: 159 Map ID: 17 Indian Line Campground 2009 Operating Season: May 1 – November 1 Map ID: 38 90 Biscayne Cres. • Meeting Rooms • Business Services 7625 Finch Ave. W. Campsites: 246 serviced/un-serviced/sewer sites/ 905-455-9000 • Internet • Breakfast Available 905-678-1233 also pull through sites for RVs 15, 30 & 50 amp www.marriott.com/yyzbm • Exercise Equipment • Swimming www.trcacamping.ca service available • Restaurant (Breakfast Only) • Internet • Laundry Facilities • Swimming Pool • Dumping Station Fairfield Inn & Suites Rooms: 107 Map ID: 25 by Marriott • Meeting Rooms • Business Services 150 Westcreek Blvd. • Internet • Breakfast Available 905-874-7177 • Exercise Equipment • Swimming www.marriott.com/yyzbp Enjoy a show at the beautiful Rose Theatre Brampton and then relax in comfort at a Holiday Inn Express Rooms: 84 Map ID: 33 Hotel & Suites • Meeting Rooms • Business Services local hotel. Visit www.myrosetheatre.ca for great show and overnight stay deals! 10 Nevets Rd. • Internet • Breakfast Available 905-791-7433 • Exercise Equipment • Swimming www.hiexpress.com/bramptonca Holiday Inn Toronto – Rooms: 145 Map ID:145 Brampton Conference • Meeting Rooms • Business Services Centre • Internet • Breakfast Available 30 Peel Centre Dr. • Exercise Equipment • Swimming 905-792-9900 • Restaurant www.hiselect.com/bramptonon Howard Johnson Rooms: 100 Map ID: 36 Express Inn • Meeting Rooms • Business Services 226 Queen St. E. 905-451-6000 • Internet • Breakfast Available www.hojobrampton.com • Exercise Equipment Monte Carlo Inn Rooms: 107 Map ID: 45 Brampton Suites • Meeting Rooms • Business Services 45 Coventry Rd. • Internet • Breakfast Available 905-453-5200 • Exercise Equipment • Restaurant www.montecarloinns.com Motel 6 Rooms: 122 Map ID: 46 160 Steelwell Dr. • Internet 905-451-3313 www.motel6.com

10 CONFERENCES & Banquets Many of our hotels offer business can satisfy a multitude of conference services, tastefully designed catering and meeting needs. The theatre menus, and friendly and professional was designed to accommodate a staff who ensure that meetings, main theatre and secondary space functions and social events in the City that can be used simultaneously, of Brampton are both convenient and accommodating up to 1,000 people. enjoyable. Our hotel properties offer As one of the only broadcast ready close to 1,100 rooms and 30,000 square venues in the GTA, the theatre has been feet of conference space, while flexible pre-wired for TV and video broadcast. meeting and banquet space can be found throughout the City. For a list of venues and additional information on hosting meetings With the addition of the Rose Theatre and conferences in Brampton visit Brampton in 2006, a 880-seat state-of- www.tourismbrampton.ca. the-art theatre, the City of Brampton

145 tastefully appointed guestrooms along with newly renovated executive rooms Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna and Fitness Centre open 24 hours Full Service Restaurant & Lounge 15 conference and board rooms Banquet halls accommodating 5 to 500 people High Speed Internet Access throughout the hotel Business Centre Room Service

Reservations 905-792-9900 / 1-800-464-2999 Email: [email protected] 30 Peel Centre Drive (Dixie Rd. & Queen St.) Brampton, Ontario L6T 4G6 Toronto - Brampton www.hiselect.com/bramptonon Hotel & Conference Centre FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Festival & Event information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.tourismbrampton.ca or by phone 905-874-3601.

With a growing list of festivals and events, Brampton is finding more reasons and ways to celebrate the strength and diversity of our community. In the spring and summer months salute our floral heritage by enjoying spectacular parade floats brimming with brightly coloured blooms at the Flower City Parade, or join in the many celebrations at Brampton’s 100-acre Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park. The Brampton Farmers’ Market takes you into the fall, held every Saturday from mid-June to Thanksgiving Weekend in the downtown core. Our festive celebrations during the winter are rich in tradition, embrace Brampton’s multicultural fabric and unite the city in celebration. Whatever the season, Brampton’s year-round calendar provides unique entertainment opportunities for all interests and ages.

Canada Day Celebrations at Chinguacousy Park 14 - Photograph by Gail Shotlander www.tourismbrampton.ca 15 May SPRINGApril 2-3 Brampton Quilter’s Guild 2009 SPRINGMay cont’d 4 Bunny Eggcitement Quilt Show - “Quilted Odyssey” 23 Peel Children’s Water Festival Fun activities for kids 11 and under! Magic shows, Showcase of member quilts and quilted projects. Indoor and outdoor educational egg decorating, face painting and more! Hundreds of quilts, wall hangings/wall art, quilted fun for everyone! Free admission. clothing, and more! Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Conservation Area, 340 Vodden St. E. Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 10818 Heart Lake Rd. www.brampton.ca 292 Conestoga Dr. www.peel-waterfestival.ca 905-874-3604 http://ca.geocities.com/bqguild 905-791-7800 x 4141 5 3 David Bloom Memorial Spring Sprint Bunny Eggcitement 23–24 Rising Star Talent Competition Fun activities for kids 11 and under! Magic shows, The 9th Sprint to raise money for brain tumour Superstars of all ages compete in three categories June cont’d egg decorating, face painting and more! education, research and patient support. to become a finalist in the CNE Rising Star Finals! Cassie Campbell Community Centre, Professor’s Lake, 1660 North Park Dr. 20, 27 Brampton Farmers’ Market , 499 Main St. S. 1050 Sandalwood Pky. W. www.springsprint.com June 20-Opening Day www.theex.com www.brampton.ca 905-838-0240 416-263-3807 From 7 am to 1 pm, visitors gather to buy the 905-874-3604 freshest local Ontario produce, hand-made 3 Mother’s Day Teas 27 crafts, preserves, baked goods and much more 10–12 Brampton Canadettes Easter Costumed staff serve tea and pastries in Mossie’s Sports Hall Of Fame from over 40 vendors. Tournament Tea Room. By reservation only. Banquet & Induction Ceremony Main St., between Nelson St. W and John St. 42nd Anniversary Edition of the Historic Bovaird House, 563 Bovaird Dr. E. To honour the history, contributions and www.brampton.ca “ World’s Largest Female Hockey Tournament” www.bovairdhouse.ca achievements of sport in Brampton. 905-874-2650 905-874-2804 Pearson Convention Centre, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S. Various Arenas in Brampton 20 www.bramptoncanadettes.com www.brampton.ca Brampton Blooms – A Flower Show 905-668-1634 16 Brampton Horticultural Society 905-874-2315 Brampton Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show Annual Plant Sale Atrium, City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. 18 Brampton Regional Spelling Bee Come and kick-start your garden with member- 30 Car Trunk Sale www.geocities.com/bramhort 905-457-2854 Children ages 6-14 compete for a chance grown perennials, annuals, vegetables and native Reserve your spot now for our annual ‘boot’ plants. Our knowledgeable and friendly volunteers to go to the Provincial Championship. sale and unload all those unwanted items! 20 will be on hand. Flower City Parade Shopper’s World Brampton, 499 Main St. S. $15 per vehicle. Enjoy spectacular parade floats brimming with www.shoppersworldbrampton.com Brampton Curling Club, 46 McMurchy Avenue Historic Bovaird House, 563 Bovaird Dr. E. brightly coloured blooms, marching bands, clowns, 905-459-1337 x 228 www.geocities.com/bramhort www.bovairdhouse.ca and more! A wonderful opportunity to be involved in 905-457-2854 905-874-2804 Brampton’s floral heritage. 16–18 Spring Fling In Ching Main Street, between Church St & Frederick St. Fun for the whole family! Midway rides, June www.brampton.ca skateboard & BMX demos and competitions. 905-874-3956 2, 9, 16, DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. Inspirational Music In The Park 27–28 www.brampton.ca 23, 30 Experience a variety of musical styles every A Taste Of Carabram 905-458-6555 Tuesday evening all summer. Refreshments Join Shoppers World for a sneak preview of this available. Bring a lawn chair and prepare to be year’s Carabram celebrations! The many pavilions 22–23 Rotary Rib ‘N Roll entertained and encouraged. will perform on stage. The Rotary Club of Brampton’s licensed ribfest Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. Shoppers World Brampton, 499 Main St. S to benefit Rotary charities. Local ribbers & great www.inspirationalmusic.org www.shoppersworldbrampton.com entertainment! 905-496-0816 905-459-1337 x 228 Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. 4, 11, 18, 25 Investor’s Group “Thursday Night 28 Brampton Horticultural www.ribnroll.com Concert Series” 905-452-6886 Society Annual Garden Tour Bring your lawn chair and listen to great Self-directed tour of some of Brampton’s 23 Chinguacousy Plant Sale music. Check out the website for who’s playing finest private gardens. Tickets cost $10 in advance, each Thursday! $15 day of the tour. Many perennials and annuals will be on sale and Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. expert advice will be available to guide you in Go online for details www.bramptondowntown.com planting them. www.geocities.com/bramhort 905 874-2936 905-457-2854 Chinguacousy Curling Club, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ching 416-358-9945

16 www.tourismbrampton.ca 17 July August 1 Canada Day Celebrations 19 Savannah Festival Of Rhythms SUmmeR 1, 8, 15, Brampton Farmers’ Market 22–23 Blazin’ Summer Weekend & Enjoy SUmmeRa fun-filled day of live entertainment, Music festival featuring cutting edge artists 22, 29 From 7 am to 1 pm, visitors gather to buy the Firefit Challenge activities, rides and a spectacular fireworks show and artisans. freshest, local Ontario produce, hand-made crafts, Watch the Combat Challenge and join in choreographed to music. Rose Theatre - Garden Square, 1 Theatre Lane preserves, baked goods and much more from over the other activities! DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.savannahrhythms.ca/events 40 vendors. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.brampton.ca 416-461-5255 Main St., between Nelson St. W and John St. www.brampton.ca 905-458-6555 www.brampton.ca 905-874-2721 23 Downtown Street Festival 2, 9, 16, Investor’s Group “Thursday Night 905-874-2650 3rd annual Communities in Bloom Downtown 23, 30 Concert Series” Street Festival offers free family fun including a 1–3 Brampton’s Summer Festival September Bring your lawn chair and listen to great music. variety of entertainment, an artists’ alley and local Come on out and enjoy the long weekend Check out the website for who’s playing each food vendors! with us with amusement rides, dog shows 5, 12, Brampton Farmers’ Market Thursday! Rose Theatre - Garden Square, 1 Theatre Lane and horse shows all weekend. 19, 26 From 7 am to 1 pm, visitors gather to buy the Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. www.brampton.ca/cib DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. freshest, local Ontario produce, hand-made crafts, www.bramptondowntown.com 905-874-3479 www.brampton.ca preserves, baked goods and much more from over 905-874-2936 25 Eldorado Adventure Day Camps 40th 905-458-6555 40 vendors. Main St., between Nelson St. W and John St. 4, 11, 18, 25 Anniversary Celebration Brampton Farmers’ Market 4, 11, 18, 25 Inspirational Music In The Park www.brampton.ca From 7 am to 1 pm, visitors gather to buy the An evening campfire for all past and current 905-874-2650 Experience a variety of musical styles every freshest, local Ontario produce, hand-made campers and staff, as well as the general public. Tuesday evening all summer. Refreshments crafts, preserves, baked goods and much more An opportunity to sing songs and tell stories. 12 Brampton Day Eldorado Park, 8520 Creditview Rd. available. Bring a lawn chair and prepare to be from over 40 vendors. The City of Brampton invites all residents to join www.brampton.ca entertained and encouraged. Main St., between Nelson St. W and John St. in the fun, games and entertainment to celebrate 905-874-2808 Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. www.brampton.ca Brampton Day at Garden Square, Gage Park and www.inspirationalmusic.org 905-874-2650 Ken Whillans Square. 25 Brampton Art Fair Summerfest 905-496-0816 Downtown Brampton

7, 14, 21, 28 Inspirational Music In The Park It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration and showcase of www.brampton.ca the best of Brampton’s creative community. Live 6, 13, 20, 27 Investor’s Group “Thursday Night Experience a variety of musical styles every 905-874-3604 performances and great shopping! Concert Series” Tuesday evening all summer. Refreshments Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane Bring your lawn chair and listen to great music. available. Bring a lawn chair and prepare to 13 Annual Great War Flying Museum’s www.bramptonartfair.com Check out the website for who’s playing each be entertained and encouraged. Open House And Fly-In Thursday! An interesting event for the whole family, includes Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. 27 Korean War Veterans Memorial Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. vintage military displays and First World War www.inspirationalmusic.org Service www.bramptondowntown.com aircraft performing fly-pasts (weather permitting). 905-496-0816 905-874-2936 13691 McLaughlin Rd., Brampton Airport Annual remembrance service paying respects to www.greatwarflyingmuseum.com 10–12 Carabram – Brampton’s the 516 service men and women who lost their Multi-Cultural Festival lives in the Korean War. 8 2nd Annual Indian Truck Show 905-838-4936 Enjoy exotic foods and be entertained with Carabram provides an opportunity for families Korean Veterans’ National Wall of Remembrance, traditional Punjabi bhangra dancers. Meet, 13 Cruisin’ For A Cure Canada to “Tour the World” and experience the rich 7732 Mavis Rd. greet and network with industry professionals. culture, food, crafts, drink and entertainment of www.kvacanada.com A one-day car show in support of Prostate the diverse ethnic communities in Brampton. 905-877-1454 Powerade Centre, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S. Cancer Awareness and Research. Custom, www.indiantruckshow.com classic & special interest cars, trucks and Pavilions located in Cultural Centres, 416-991-1768 motorcycles welcome. Schools and Rec Centres DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.carabram.org 13 Communities In Bloom Community www.cruisinforacurecanada.com 416-452-4917 Showcase 905-453-3038

16–18 Classic Cars & Legendary Stars Celebrate the many community partners whose energy, vision and ideas make 17–20 Join us Downtown as Classic Cars & Legendary our city great. This is a public event with Stars celebrates 10 years of classic music, The annual Brampton Fall Fair is a four day event music, free food and entertainment. classic cars and so much more in 2009. with entertainment for the entire family. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Rd. Top 100 Ontario Festivals Recipient! www.brampton.ca/cib www.bramptonfair.com Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W 905-874-3479 905-843-02109 www.bramptondowntown.com 905-874-2936

18 www.tourismbrampton.ca 19 OctoberFall 3–4 Studios Of Brampton Tour Join us for a free, self-guided tour to meet Brampton artists; view their studios and watch as they create their masterpieces. Various Studios in Brampton, order FREE guide online www.StudiosofBrampton.com 905-874-2919

3, 10 Brampton Farmers’ Market October 10-Last Day November From 7 am to 1 pm, visitors gather to buy the freshest, local Ontario produce, hand-made 20 Tree Lighting Ceremony crafts, preserves, baked goods and much more Mayor Susan Fennell will hit the switch illuminating from over 40 vendors. a 40-foot spruce decorated with more than Main St., between Nelson St. W and John St. 15,000 lights and set into motion the 4th Annual www.brampton.ca WinterLights celebration! 905-874-2650 Ken Whillans Square, City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. www.brampton.ca 16–18 , 23–25 Fright Nights 905-874-2918 Spooky Halloween fun for the kids, including themed swims, skates and crafts. 21 The Brampton Board Of Various recreation centres Trade Santa Claus Parade www.brampton.ca See downtown Brampton bathed in twinkling 905-874-2315 lights for the 15th annual nighttime Santa Claus Parade which features floats lit by thousands of 24 Desserts By Lamplight holiday lights. Oil lamps bathe the rooms in a soft glow as Main St., Downtown Brampton guests enjoy tea and desserts in an atmosphere www.bramptonbot.com/santa of the 1860s. By reservation only. 905-451-1122 Historic Bovaird House, 563 Bovaird Dr. E. www.bovairdhouse.ca 21 Ski/Snowboard Show And Sale 905-874-2804 New and used ski and snowboard sale with certified technicians to do binding adjustments on November purchased items. Mount Chinguacousy, 8 Remembrance Day DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. Parade and service of Remembrance. www.brampton.ca DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. 905-458-6555 www.brampton.ca 905-874-3604

Parade and service of Remembrance. Memorial Square Cenotaph, City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. www.brampton.ca 905-874-3604

11 Remembrance Day Parade and service of Remembrance. Memorial Square Cenotaph, City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. www.brampton.ca 905-874-3604

www.tourismbrampton.ca 21 Highlights

December January f Winter2 Winter Wonderland or 2010 1 Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee See thousands of sparkling lights throughout Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane the Winter Wonderland! Music, entertainment, www.brampton.ca 905-874-3604 and FREE refreshments for the entire family. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. 15 February www.brampton.ca Brampton’s Winter Festival 905-874-3479 DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.brampton.ca 905-458-6555 x124 4, 5, 11, 12, Christmas Carriage Rides 18, 19 Horse drawn Carriage Rides through May Downtown Brampton. $10 for a family 22–24 Spring Fling in Ching of four - first come first served. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. Pick up at Wellington St & George St www.brampton.ca 905-458-6555 www.bramptondowntown.com 905-874-2650 28–29 Rotary Rib ‘N Roll Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. 5–6 Victorian Christmas Open House & Craft Sale www.ribnroll.ca 905-455-4321 Artisans display one-of-a-kind hand-made June gift items throughout the house. 19 Flower City Parade Historic Bovaird House, 563 Bovaird Dr.E www.bovairdhouse.ca Main Street, between Church St & Frederick St. 905-874-2804 www.brampton.ca 905-874-3956 June 19 – October 9 18 2010 Olympic Torch Relay & Brampton Farmers’ Market Community Celebration Main St. N & S and Garden Square Join the celebration as the Olympic Torch www.brampton.ca 905-874-2650 Relay passes through Brampton enroute to Vancouver for the start of the 2010 Olympic July Winter Games. 1 Canada Day Celebrations Downtown Brampton www.brampton.ca DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. 905-874-3604 www.brampton.ca 905-458-6555 x124 9–11 31 New Year’s Eve Carabram – Brampton’s Multi- Everyone is invited to downtown Brampton Cultural Festival for a free party with music and fireworks for Various locations throughout Brampton the entire family! Event details online. www.carabram.org 416-452-4917 Downtown Brampton www.brampton.ca 27 Korean War Memorial Service 905-874-3956 Korean Veterans’ National Wall of Rememberance 7732 Mavis Rd. www.kvacanada.com 905-877-1454 November 20 Ski/Snowboard Show And Sale Mount Chinguacousy, DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.brampton.ca 905-458-6555 December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations Queen St. E & Main St. 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.brampton.ca 905-874-3956

22 HERITAGE, ARTS AND CULTURE

Art, Music, Dance, Drama! If art reveals the soul of a city, Brampton is a symphony of sound and is overflowing with a full palette of colour. Our museums and archives share stories of the past and celebrate the rich heritage of Brampton and area, while a diverse offering of galleries and special exhibitions represents visual arts in Brampton. Visitors eager for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes may appreciate touring an art studio, and aspiring artists may find inspiration in one of our galleries. If you’re looking for a live performance while visiting Brampton, you’re in luck. Symphony aficionados, music lovers, and live theatre supporters will discover a city rich in performing arts. Discover the rich and exciting arts scene in Brampton. Be sure to call Tourism Brampton at 905-874-3601 or visit www.tourismbrampton.ca for event and exhibit schedules and information.

Rose Theatre Brampton, 24 City of Brampton www.tourismbrampton.ca 25 Brampton’s Museums History & Archives Visit us online at www.tourismbrampton.ca for more information on our Peel Heritage Complex young children with hands-on activities, local heritage, or visit one of Brampton’s museums and historic sites Comprised of the Region of Peel Museum easy to read information and a warm, where history comes to life. & Archives, old Peel County Courthouse approachable staff. and the Art Gallery of Peel, the complex A fascinating part of the Peel Heritage Quick facts about Brampton’s history: celebrates the rich heritage and artistic Complex, the Archives hold the rich talent of Peel. • Brampton was still a wilderness when orchids, hybrid roses and many other documentary heritage of the Region. Maps, the first European settlers arrived in quality flowers for export around the The Region of Peel Museum celebrates the letters, diaries, photographs, government the early 1800s. world. rich heritage of Brampton and area. Located records and more make this the first stop • Early settlers originally named the • After World War II, new subdivisions within the former County Jail, the museum for anyone interested in their genealogy or tiny settlement of Brampton in honour began to develop. In the late 1950s contains collections as exciting and varied history of their home and community. of their hometown – Brampton, Bramalea was created and touted as as the people who have lived here. From Cumberland, England. “Canada’s first satellite city”. 905-791-4055 the family treasures and handmade tools 9 Wellington St. E. • The Grand Trunk Railway constructed • In March 1948, Brampton endured a of the settlers to pieces of the supersonic a rail line and a station in Brampton devastating flood when the Etobicoke www.peelheritagecomplex.org AVRO Arrow - the Region of Peel Museum Map ID: 50 in 1856, which triggered an economic Creek overflowed its banks. The is a perfect ‘first museum’ for families with boom and the village started growing town launched an ambitious civil fast. engineering project to straighten and • In 1873, Brampton was incorporated reroute the Etobicoke Creek. as a town and John Haggert was • In 1974, the Region of Peel was elected the first Mayor. created and Brampton became a city. • In 1860, Edward Dale established a • In the 1980s and 1990s, expansive flower nursery. Within a few short subdivisions were developed. The years, Brampton became known as culturally diverse and vibrant City of the “Flowertown of Canada” and soon today began to emerge. Dale’s Nursery was Brampton’s largest • Brampton is now among the largest employer. By the turn of the century, urban centres in Canada with a hundreds of acres of land were filled population of over 450,000 people. with greenhouses growing prize HERITAGE WALKING TOURS Get a first-hand look at Brampton’s history, and explore a thriving modern downtown, with our self-guided Downtown Heritage Walking Tour. This tour showcases Downtown’s Brampton’s rich built and cultural heritage. For more information contact Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator at 905-874-3744. Take the Brampton Cemetery Walking Tour to find out more information on Brampton’s Pioneers. Contact the Brampton Cemetery at 905-874-2997 for a copy of the guide. 26 Museums & archiveS Great War Flying Museum Historic Bovaird House Tourism Visit Canada’s only Great War flying Museum and Craft Shop aircraft museum to see airplanes, Built c.1840, Historic Bovaird House uniforms, medals and much more. The is an excellent Canadian example of Museum is open 11am - 5pm every a Georgian-type brick farmhouse. Map Legend Saturday and Sunday as well as holidays, Restored to mid-to-late-19th-Century from the Victoria Day long weekend in appearance, the house is operated as a May to the last weekend in September. Museum and Craft Shop, where a wide The hangar has crews on-site on variety of quality gift items and artwork Tuesdays and Thursdays performing hand-made by local artisans are sold. maintenance and repairs year round who Open Mid-February to Mid-December, welcome visitors from 2pm - 4pm in the Wed., Sat. & Sun. Noon - 4pm. Book afternoon on those days. ahead for group tours. 905-838-4936 905-874-2804 13681 McLaughlin Rd., Brampton Airport 563 Bovaird Dr. E. www.greatwarflyingmuseum.com www.bovairdhouse.ca Map ID: 68 Map ID: 34 NationaL Memorial Korea Veterans’ National Wall of Remembrance & Ontario Field of Honour The Korea Veterans’ National Wall of Remembrance, a national memorial, commemorates those Canadians who gave their lives in the war. Located adjacent to the Korea Veterans’ National Wall of Remembrance you will find the Ontario Field of Honour which ensures all Veterans receive a dignified funeral and burial. 905-451-3716 Meadowvale Cemetery, 7732 Mavis Rd. Map ID: 41

28 www.tourismbrampton.ca 29 TOURISM MAP OF BRAMPTON

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32 PERFORMING Arts For a complete listing of upcoming shows and events, visit www.tourismbrampton.ca Rose Theatre Brampton Cyril Clark Library Recital Hall The new Rose Theatre Brampton is a The Cyril Clark Library Recital Hall is stunning, state-of-the-art performing located in Heart Lake, across from the arts complex in the heart downtown Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre. This Brampton. Built with exacting standards small theatre style hall holds 186 seats, to deliver world-class entertainment, and is popular for community groups, the Rose Theatre Brampton features theatre groups and music schools. two performance halls designed for 905-874-2800 live theatre, musical theatre, dance, 20 Lane and concerts, as well as broadcast Map ID: 20 production, corporate functions and social events. **The Library and Recital Hall are closed for renovations in 2009 for approximately one year. Visit www.myrosetheatre.ca for the For more information visit www.brampton.ca or complete 2009/2010 Performance www.bramlib.on.ca Schedule. Box Office 905-874-2800 1 Theatre Lane www.myrosetheatre.ca Map ID: 58

Lester B. Pearson Theatre The Lester B. Pearson Memorial Theatre is located across from the Mall, just inside the Bramalea Civic Centre Building. The theatre holds 470 seats, and is a popular theatre for many community groups and dance schools. The venue enjoys a very busy season of theatre performances from late September to early May, with dance recitals and drama camps being held in the theatre through the summer months. 905-874-2800 150 Central Park Dr. www.myrosetheatre.ca/communitygroups Map ID: 42

34 Visual Arts Brampton Visit www.tourismbrampton.ca for a list of upcoming shows and exhibits. Beaux-Arts Gallery Artway and World Art Gallery Arts Council The Main Gallery and smaller Cove Through Visual Arts Brampton, Art, Music, Dance, Drama! The Brampton Arts Council proudly Gallery welcome exhibitions by both Artway and World Art Gallery are free If art reveals the soul of a city, Brampton provides the Heritage, Arts, Cultural, member and non-member artists. community exhibit spaces located at is a symphony of sound and is Entertainment (HACE)TM Shows range from solo to small group Shoppers World Brampton shopping overflowing with a full palette of colour. Entrepreneurship Program to to special events. The second floor mall. In its 11th season, Artway The Brampton Arts Council, a non-profit Brampton residents involved in these is home to eight private working celebrates the arts through portraits, organization, promotes and develops communities. studios showcasing art from a variety still life, painting, drawing and the fine art, music, dance and drama of of media and open to the public. Visit printmaking. For more information on upcoming our talented artists. www.beaux-artsbrampton.com for the events, workshops and more, please World Art Gallery (WAG) is a display complete Main Gallery Exhibit & Art Whether you seek gallery exhibits, contact the Brampton Arts Council at: space featuring postcard-sized artworks Cove schedule. sculpture, live theatre, folk music, from hundreds of artists around the 905-874-2919 symphonies, jazz, dance, Shakespeare, 905-454-5677 world. The only permanent gallery in [email protected] choral performances or outdoor 70-74 Main St. N. the world to exhibit art of only one size, www.artsbrampton.ca concerts, it’s happening in Brampton. www.beaux-artsbrampton.com WAG features a diverse collection of Map ID: 3 styles, subjects, and art medium, sent in from 20 countries on four continents. Peel Heritage Complex – Art Gallery of Peel 905-453-9142 Dedicated to preserving and promoting Shoppers World, 499 Main St. S. the Region’s artistic heritage, the www.visualartsbrampton.com Art Gallery of Peel is also known for Map ID: 61 its quality educational programs, acclaimed publications and long- Young At Art Gallery running Juried Art Show. The gallery’s The exhibit runs from December 1, exhibitions and permanent collection 2008 through to June 2009. Works bring an impressive range of regional, of art created by students JK through provincial, national and international art grade 12 will be exposed to over 1.2 making practices to the Peel community. million shoppers during the course of Visit www.peelheritagecomplex.org the exhibit. Three different schools for the complete Exhibit & Gallery will be showcased in the gallery each Schedule. month. Finalists selected from each monthly exposition will be eligible for 905-791-4055 scholarships and prizes. 9 Wellington St. E. www.peelheritagecomplex.org 905-793-4682 Map ID: 50 Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Dr., upper level near Sears www.bramaleacitycentre.ca Map ID: 6

36 www.tourismbrampton.ca 37 BACK TO NATURE

Whether you’re in the mood for a self-guided floral tour, a nature hike, cycling on our pathways or ice-skating in the winter, the City of Brampton is the perfect place to spend time outdoors. With more than 6,000 acres of parkland and open spaces, 90 kilometres of trails, and beautifully landscaped public areas, there are plenty of places to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

As Canada’s Flower City, Brampton showcases some of the most interesting and beautiful flowerbeds and floral displays in the Province. In 2008, Brampton was the International award winner in the prestigious Communities in Bloom Competition. The city was honoured to receive the highest score in recognition of our innovative work to create a beautiful living landscape for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

Biking on Massey Park Trail 38 - Photograph by Lisa Stokes www.tourismbrampton.ca 39 CANADA’S FLOWER CITY Destination Gardens Charles F. Watson Family Gardens Historic Bovaird House The City of Brampton has made great strides in revitalizing our floral These beautiful showpiece gardens are A significant Brampton heritage landmark, heritage and building a reputation as Canada’s Flower City. Brampton an oasis of colour, situated along the the Historic Bovaird House property showcases some of the most interesting and beautiful flowerbeds and Etobicoke Creek Trail. boasts heritage gardens typical of 19th century plantings, including a pretty rose floral displays in the province. Through our beautification program, the Located at Highway 10, on the east side at Peel Village Parkway. garden, herb garden and orchard. City has planted millions of bulbs and flowers to beautify our streets, Located at 563 Bovaird Drive, just east parks, open spaces and public facilities. With over 400 roadside gardens Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy of Kennedy Road on Bovaird Drive. and 1 million spring flowers, you’ll see why Brampton was the 2008 Park Greenhouse & Gardens Communities in Bloom International Winner! Escape from the winter weather in our Toronto Ontario Temple greenhouse, or bask in our gardens under Toronto Ontario Temple of The Church the summer sun. You will find our gardens of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and greenhouse at the south end of the in Brampton offers some of the most Self-Guided Tours park fronting Queen Street East. beautiful grounds in the Greater Toronto Tourism Brampton has produced three self-guided tours that showcase the best of Located at 9050 Bramalea Road, Area. With its spectacular flowers and our city’s natural and floral beauty. Complete with easy to follow directions, maps, just north of Queen Street East. impressive fountains, the gardens of the photographs and descriptions, they are a great resource to help you explore the temple are open to the public during the many natural, tranquil and beautiful floral spots that exist within Brampton. Gage Park growing season on Sunday and Tuesday  Gage Park is Brampton’s oldest municipal to Friday from noon till 8pm, Saturday Our Floral, Green & Fall Colours, and Lakes & Rivers Tours are available online at park and a very beautiful one. Pretty floral 8am - 8pm. Closed Mondays. The Temple www.tourismbrampton.ca or by calling the Tourism Office at 905-874-3601. gardens, large trees, gazebo and fountain respectfully requests that there be no provide a wonderful setting popular with smoking or picnicking on the grounds. Community Forest both local residents and visitors from far Located at 10060 Bramalea Road, and wide. at Bovaird Drive. Brampton’s Community Forest is an exciting partnership between the City of Located on the southwest corner Brampton and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, with the generous of Main Street South and Wellington support of Trees Ontario, Tree Canada and the Region of Peel. Working together, Street West. we are creating a forest along Etobicoke Creek, in the heart of the city. It will serve as a showcase for healthy urban forests and a legacy for future generations. BUTTERFLIES  Humber Nurseries Butterfly Monarch. Not only is this an attractive Located at Elgin Woods Park, on the west side of Hurontario Street south of Conservatory exhibit, the conservatory is also an Elgin Drive, this forest serves as a recreational destination and a naturalized area. A 4,500 square foot mesh-enclosed informative and educational one. See house has been created with all the beautiful display gardens, as well as essential food plants for butterflies. free-flying native butterflies. Open from Floral baskets, potted annuals, May to September. perennials and herbs are introduced throughout the summer to ensure a 8386 Hwy 50, 416-798-8733 constant source of nourishment. The www.humbernurseries.com Butterfly Conservatory is home to 30 Map ID: 37 species of butterflies, plus the migrating

40 www.tourismbrampton.ca 41 PARKS LAKES & BEACHES Gage Park Donald M. Gordon Professor’s Lake Loafer’s Lake The landmark gazebo and skating trail Chinguacousy Park You and your family will have a marvelous Along the Etobicoke Creek you will means you’ve arrived at Gage Park, Chinguacousy means “Land of the Tall time at Professor’s Lake. Professor’s Lake find picturesque Loafer’s Lake. A Brampton’s first municipal park. Set in Pines.” There you will find a curling rink, itself is a luxurious, man-made, spring- popular place for relaxing and taking Brampton’s historic downtown, today’s volleyball courts, tennis courts, sports fed lake spanning 65 acres. It features photographs, Loafer’s Lake is a great Gage Park offers rollerblading, jogging, fields, a picnic shelter and paddleboats, well-groomed sandy beaches and is used spot to start your walk along the children’s play area and wading pool. as well as a popular greenhouse, chapel extensively for windsurfing, canoeing, Etobicoke Trail. Loafer’s Lake Recreation A popular lunchtime spot, the park and botanical garden. Children are sailing, paddle boating, and fishing. Only Centre, just beside the lake, offers also hosts a series of summer evening thrilled to see the animals at the barn non-motorized boats are allowed on the parking and public washrooms. concerts. In the winter, a temperature- with its petting zoo and pony rides. water. Other lakeside pursuits include a 30 Loafer’s Lake Lane controlled skating trail attracts families There’s also mini golf, a skateboard waterslide, beach volleyball, playgrounds, 905-846-2370 www.brampton.ca and skating enthusiasts from Brampton park, and children’s splash pool. and ice-skating in the winter. Professor’s Map ID: 79 and beyond to experience skating Lake Trail features a scenic walking, through the trees of this historic park. 9050 Bramalea Rd. (at Queen St.) cycling and inline-skating path that 905-458-6958 www.brampton.ca follows Brampton’s park system. Main St. S. & Wellington St. W. Map ID: 21 905-874-2300 www.brampton.ca Beach entrance fee: Map ID: 29 $3.50 Adult (18 – 55), $2.50 Youth (17 & under), $2.50 Jr. Senior (56 – 69),

Free Senior (70+), $7.50 Group of 4

Rentals: Paddleboats, Canoes and Kayaks available. 1660 North Park Dr. 905-791-7751 or 905-874-2300 www.brampton.ca Map ID: 55

Eldorado Park You will find great places to fish, walk, This park has been a public recreational picnic, and relax along the riverbanks. OUTDOOR area since the beginning of the 1900s. Eldorado is also home to the only FUN In the early years, the site featured an outdoor public pool in Brampton. Please Be sure to check out the Sports, amusement park with a merry-go-round call for dates and hours of operation. Recreation & Leisure section of this and Ferris wheel. After 1917, with the 8520 Creditview Rd. guide for information on canoeing, introduction of the Radial railway, and 905-874-2808 www.brampton.ca fishing, horseback riding, skiing, through the 1920s, the park became a Map ID: 22 skating and more outdoor fun! very popular destination. To this day, Eldorado Park remains a popular public recreational park.

42 www.tourismbrampton.ca 43 CONSERVATION TRAILS The City of Brampton has three main trail systems that run north and south throughout the city. They are: Etobicoke Creek Trail that leads to Brampton’s downtown/ AREAS entertainment hub, Chinguacousy Trail that highlights Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Heart Lake Conservation Area Claireville Conservation Area Park, and Professor’s Lake Trail featuring Professor’s Lake Park. 2009 Operating Season: A large, relatively dense forested retreat April 18 to October 13. in the southeast corner of Brampton, Brampton’s pathways set our city apart from other communities. They celebrate Brampton’s multi-purpose recreation Claireville Conservation Area contains Brampton’s heritage and define our character. The trails offer a wide range park, Heart Lake Conservation Area some significant heritage features of experiences both in natural and urban contexts, seamlessly blending with takes its name from the spring-fed for the city. Claireville is a passive neighbourhoods and natural areas. kettle lake, which is roughly shaped like conservation area, preserving local a heart. Located within the Etobicoke wildlife and natural landscape. This Chinguacousy Trail Map ID: 13 Professor’s Lake Trail Map ID: 54 Creek watershed, this park is a popular is an unsupervised conservation area Total Distance: 8 km/length Total Distance: 11 km/length destination, with more than five million with very limited parking. Hiking trails • Sandalwood Parkway to Bovaird Drive • Peter Robertson Boulevard to visitors since it opened in 1957. Parks are not clearly marked and there are • Bovaird Drive to Williams Parkway Bovaird Drive amenities include: water play facility, no interpretive signs. No washroom • Williams Parkway to Queen Street • Bovaird Drive to Williams Parkway hiking trails, fishing, picnic areas, facilities are available. • Queen Street to Avondale Boulevard • Williams Parkway to Queen Street East playground, pedal boat and canoe • Queen Street East to Avondale rentals. Queen St. E. (Hwy. 7) & Claireville Surface: Boulevard Conservation Rd. (West Gore Rd.) • Paved, lit pathways with benches and 10818 Heart Lake Rd. 416-667-6295 garbage bins Surface: 416-667-6295 www.trcaparks.ca • Paved, lit pathways with benches www.trcaparks.ca Facility Centres: Map ID: 12 and garbage bins Map ID: 32 • Public Parking and Washrooms Facility Centres: • Public Parking and Washrooms SPLASH PAD Etobicoke Creek Trail Map ID: 23 Wild Wetland Splash Pad Total Distance: 14.5 km/length • Clean and safe water fun for kids • Mayfield Road to Sandalwood Parkway TRAILS AND all ages • Sandalwood Parkway to Bovaird Drive • 30+ wetland themed water features • Bovaird Drive to Queen Street PATHWAYS • 550 person capacity • Queen Street to Steeles Avenue Brampton’s PathWays network • state-of-the-art water conservation Surface: of 120 kilometres is not just for technology • Limestone from Mayfield Road to Inder recreation. Use the pathways to Located in natural wilderness Heights Drive get to the places you need to go, surroundings at Heart Lake • Asphalt from Conservation Drive to including parks, recreation centres, Conservation Area Steeles Avenue and shopping centres. To find a • Paved and lit pathways with benches PathWay near you, visit Brampton www.trcsparks.ca  and garbage bins Maps at www.brampton.ca or pick up a Trails & PathWays guidebook Facility Centres: from any recreation centre across • Public Parking and Washrooms the city.

44 www.tourismbrampton.ca 45 Sports, Recreation & LEISURE

Whether you wish to be active, or simply want to watch, the City of Brampton has numerous recreational choices for you. Amidst the beauty of Canada’s Flower City, three trail systems are maintained for running, walking, cycling, or inline skating. These trails connect many of Brampton’s parks, lakes and recreation facilities where you’ll find swimming, canoeing, fishing and award winning skateparks. Visiting golfers will enjoy the summer season on one of our many courses, and during the wintertime, there are plenty of options for skating, snowboarding and skiing, all within minutes of our historic downtown.

Tubing at Chinguacousy Park 46 - Photograph by Lisa Stokes www.tourismbrampton.ca 47 Sports RECREATION Sports Venues & Teams FACILITIES Golf The City of Brampton has 12 arenas/ peel village Powerade Centre fieldhouses and a number of soccer and The City of Brampton features a wide City of Brampton’s Golf Course With more than 150,000 visitors cricket pitches, football and lacrosse variety of both public and private A natural wildlife sanctuary in the heart annually and a seating capacity of fields and ball diamonds conveniently courses to keep golfers entertained. of Brampton, the Peel Village Golf 5,000, the Powerade Centre’s spectator located across the city. Our customer From the City of Brampton’s golf Course was the first municipal golf bowl is the perfect home for two of service representatives will be happy course to the championship courses course to become fully certified under Brampton’s major league sports teams. to help you arrange space and time for at Lionhead, you will find the perfect the International Audubon Cooperative In addition to the spectator bowl, the your sports, meetings and other special course for you, whatever your level of Sanctuary System in 1998, and to date Powerade Centre has community arenas, events. Call (905) 874-BOOK (2665) or expertise. remains the only municipal golf course to which include three NHL size rinks. The visit www.brampton.ca hold full Audubon status. The golf course Powerade Centre’s 130-Acre Outdoor is home to many animals and more than Sports Park offers numerous outdoor Victoria Park Arena 110 documented species of wildflowers. facilities, including 5 illuminated 20 Victoria Cres. baseball diamonds, a rugby field 905-793-7500 and a cricket pitch. Map ID: 71 Golf Courses 7575 Kennedy Rd. S. Home to… Brampton Golf Club • Private club, 18 holes Map ID: 9 7700 Kennedy Rd. • Par 71 • Full pro shop 905-459-9340 Brampton Lions 905-457-5700 • Cart rentals • Practice facilities www.poweradecentre.com CSL Soccer www.bramptongolf.com • No club rentals • Driving range Map ID: 52 www.bramptonlionsfc.ca Castlemore Golf & • Semi-private course, 18 holes Map ID: 11 Country Club • Par 70 • Full pro shop Home to… 3255 Countryside Dr. • Cart rentals • Practice facilities Century Gardens 905-794-0201 • Club rentals available • No driving range Brampton Battalion Recreation Centre www.castlemore.com OHL Hockey 340 Vodden Street East www.battalionhockey.com Lionhead Golf & • Public course, 2 championship 18 hole courses Map ID: 43 905-874-2814 Country Club • Both courses, Par 72 • Full pro shop Brampton Excelsiors Map ID: 83 8525 Mississauga Rd. • Cart rentals • Practice facilities 905-455-8400 • Club rentals available • Driving range OLA Lacrosse Home to… www.golflionhead.com www.excelsiors.com Brampton Thunder Parkshore Golf Course • Public course, 9 holes Map ID: 49 7797 Goreway Dr. • Par 36 • Small pro shop NWHL Hockey 905-458-4433 • Pull cart rentals only • Practice facilities www.bramptonthunder.com www.parkshoregolf.ca • Club rentals available • No driving range Peel Village Golf Course • Public course, 9 holes Map ID: 51 29A Hartford Trail • Par 36 • Small pro shop THINGS TO SEE 905-874-2995 • Pull cart rentals only • Practice facilities www.brampton.ca/peel_village • Club rentals available • No driving range City of Brampton Sports Hall of Fame • Public course, 9 holes The Powerade Centre is also home to the City of Riverstone Golf & Map ID: 82 Country Club • Par 35 • Full Pro Shop Brampton Sports Hall of Fame. The Brampton Sports 195 Don Minaker Dr. • Cart Rentals • No Practice Green Hall of Fame honours the history of sport in the City of 905-794-8483 • Club rentals available • No driving range Brampton and in particular those persons who have www.riverstonegolf.com made outstanding contributions and achievements in STREETSVILLE GLEN GOLF & • Public course, 18 holes Map ID: 64 the development of sport. For more information visit COUNTRY CLUB • Par 69 • Full Pro Shop 1876 Hallstone Rd. • Cart Rentals • Practice facilities www.bramptonsports.ca 905-451-9325 • Club rentals available • No driving range www.golfstreetsvilleglen.com

48 www.tourismbrampton.ca 49 RECREATION SWIMMING & WATER SPORTS Cool off at one of our splash pads or water parks, or spend a lazy day at the beach Driving Ranges swimming, canoeing or fishing. Both Professor’s Lake (see page 43) and Heart Lake The Old Pro Driving Range 2055 Bovaird Dr. W. Map ID: 73 Conservation Area (see page 44) offer plenty of opportunities to cool off in the 905-456-0072 summer! And whether you want to rent a boat or cast from the shore, Brampton has Countryside Golf Range 11166 Bramalea Rd. Map ID: 74 the perfect fishing spot for you. 905-799-4653 Tip of the Tee 8303 Mississauga Rd. Map ID: 75 905-454-4151 Brampton Civic Golf Range 20 Edenbrook Hill Dr. Map ID: 76 PLACES TO GO 905-450-8753 Wild Water Kingdom Water Sprayland, 7 children’s water Brampton Golf Centre Topflight Dr., Hwy. 10 & Hwy. 407 Map ID: 77 “Canada’s Largest Water Park” is slides and the Dryland Playground. 905-670-5008 100 acres of fabulous fun featuring 416-369-WILD (9453) 7855 Finch Ave. W. Dolphin Bay children’s area with “The Wild Water Kingdom’s Map ID: 72 Toll Free: 1-866-794-WILD Sports Dome 416-369-0123 Big Tipper”, the only Double Tipping 7855 Finch Ave. W. Bucket attraction in the world…800 www.wildwaterkingdom.com gallons of water splashing down. HORSEBACK RIDING Map ID: 72 Claireville Ranch Claireville Conservation Rd. Map ID: 14 www.clairevilleranch.com 905-794-0700 Creditview Stables 7734 Creditview Rd. Map ID: 78 (English Riding Only) 905-451-8654 FISHING Visit one of Brampton’s three fishing locations: SKATEBOARD/BMX PARKS Professor’s Lake Types of Fish: Black Crappie, Bluntnose Minnow, Carp, Map ID: 55 The City of Brampton Community For detailed information: 1660 North Park Dr. Koi, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Services Department, in cooperation www.brampton.ca/sk8 or 905-791-7751 Sucker, Yellow Perch, Jumbo Perch www.brampton.ca with Sk8bike Brampton, maintains five email [email protected] Admission: FREE Boat Rentals: not available for fishing, shore fishing only Skateparks. Equipment is inspected to Guidelines for riding in Skateparks: Season: year-round, weather depending maintain high safety standards. • Helmets and personal protective Hours of Operation: no regulated hours, only for beach area Hours of operation of Skateparks: equipment are highly recommended Monday through Sunday 9am - 10pm Eldorado Park Types of Fish: Trout, Bass, Chubs Map ID: 22 • All parks are unsupervised 8520 Creditview Rd. Admission: FREE (weather and daylight permitting.) • Youth under 10 years of age should be 905-874-2830 Boat Rentals: not available, shore fishing only

accompanied by an adult Season: June – October Hours of Operation: 9am – Dusk Cassie Campbell Community 1050 Sandlewood Parkway West Map ID: 84 Centre Skatepark 905-840-4041 Heart Lake Types of Fish: Rainbow Trout, Natural Bass population Map ID: 32 Conservation Area Admission: $6 adults (16+), $5 seniors (60+), free children + Chinguacousy Skatepark 9050 Bramalea Rd. Map ID: 21 10818 Heart Lake Rd. angling fee. 905-458-6555 TRCA 416-667-6295 Boat Rentals: Pedal boat and canoe rentals available. Jim Archdekin Skatepark 9292 Conestoga Dr. Map ID: 39 www.trcaparks.ca Season: April 18 – October 12, 2009 905-840-1023 Hours of Operation: 9am – sundown. Memorial Skatepark 69 Elliot St. Map ID: 44 ** No Live Bait! Worms and artificial lures are allowed. 905-874-2874 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) fishing licence not required. South Fletcher’s SportsPlex 500 Ray Lawson Blvd. Map ID: 63 905-874-2856

50 www.tourismbrampton.ca 51 RECREATION LEISURE Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing Chess Park Mount Chinguacousy is your destination for Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing in Opened in June 2007, the Vivian Lane Chess Park in downtown Brampton is Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park (see page 42). Entrance to the ski chalet is a wonderful way for chess enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors in our historic at the corner of Central Park Drive and Bramalea Road. This hill is open from late downtown, meet new friends and test their skills. December through March, weather permitting. Access from Main St. North of Queen St. beside Beaux-Arts Gallery. Discover Skiing and Snowboarding–Try our introductory one-time lesson for the Map ID: 3 first timer. Price includes full set of rentals with a 1-hour group lesson and one hour of practice time afterwards on their own. MOVIE THEATRES For more information, lessons or rentals, contact our Snow School Office at Take in a movie at one of Brampton’s three Cineplex Theatres. 905-458-6555 x110 or visit www.brampton.ca/parks-rec/mountching to watch www.cineplex.com the Ski and Tubing Hills on the Chinguacousy Park “Bramcam”. Cineplex Odeon Orion Gate 20 Biscayne Cres. Map ID: 67 905-455-1778 SilverCity Brampton 50 Great Lakes Dr. Map ID: 62 Just add 905-789-6797 Snow Gateway 6 Brampton 5 Gateway Blvd. Map ID: 30 905-792-2906 It’s all downhill on Mount Chinguacousy Tube Hill - Laser Quest No snow skills required! Group rates available, A fast paced game for ages 5 to 85. A high-tech combination of tag and hide and contact the snow team seek played in a large, multi-level arena with specialty lighting, fog and music. for more information at Group Packages available. 905-458-6555 x112. 905-456-9999 241 Clarence St. www.laserquest.com SkATING The temperature-controlled skating The Place trail at Gage Park (see page 42) attracts families and skating enthusiasts from to Race Brampton and beyond to experience Formula Kartways skating through the trees of this majestic Experience the thrill of racing with the park. The course winds through the safety of a controlled indoor track. historic park at Main and Wellington, Open 7 days a week, all year round. and is open during the winter season Call to book your race time. from 8am - 10pm daily. 905-459-1073 79 Bramsteele Rd. www.formulakartways.com Map ID: 28

52 www.tourismbrampton.ca 53 SHOPPING & DINING

Malls, retail centres, shopping corridors and weekend flea markets make up Brampton’s shopping scene. From major department stores at our malls, to shops and boutiques in our historic downtown, you can enjoy shopping throughout the city. Looking to buy something local? Downtown Brampton transforms into a vibrant outdoor festival marketplace every Saturday morning starting June 20th. Throughout the growing season a variety of fresh produce can also be found at our many local farms and country markets. Or, if you’d rather have your meal prepared for you, we can satisfy every craving, whether it’s ethnic cuisine, fine dining or casual fare, at one of over 500 eateries in the city!

Fresh Produce at Brampton Farmer’s Market 54 - Photograph by Ken Hay www.tourismbrampton.ca 55 SHOPPING Shopping Malls Retail Centres Bramalea City Centre Trinity Common As the largest regional enclosed Completed in 2004, more than 50 shopping centre in Brampton, Bramalea retailers are located at this centre, City Centre will come to offer more including the Cineplex SilverCity of what is being demanded by its Brampton Movie Theatre. shoppers. The current redevelopment 100 Great Lakes Blvd. program will add to a solid national Hwy. 410 & Bovaird Dr. and regional tenant mix of over 240 www.trinity-group.com stores and services. There will be an Map ID: 70 increased focus on fashion, lifestyle and restaurant tenants to meet market demand. Expect an additional 75 Discover Downtown new stores in 2010. The excitement is Brampton building. Pass it on. Spend a day in downtown Brampton. 25 Peel Centre Dr., Dixie Rd. & Queen St. Shop in our boutiques, have lunch at www.bramaleacitycentre.ca one of our many wonderful restaurants Map ID: 6 (see ad on back cover) and enjoy some relaxation time at one of our popular day spas. Shoppers World Brampton www.bramptondowntown.com With over 180 stores and services Map ID: 60 (see ad on page 33) including Canadian Tire, Staples Business Depot, Winners, Zellers and Oceans Fresh Food Market, Shoppers Flea Markets World Brampton has been the centre of Fabulous Flea Market shopping since 1969. 200 Advance Blvd 499 Main St. S., Main St. & Steeles Ave. Sat & Sun, 10am – 5pm www.shoppersworldbrampton.com Map ID: 24 Map ID: 61 (see ad on page 57) 747 Flea Market 73 Parkhurst Sq. Sat & Sun, 10am – 5pm Map ID: 1 RETAILERS & SHOPPING There are a number of power centres, big box stores and shopping corridors in Brampton. Check out our online Business Directory at www.brampton.ca for a complete listing of all retailers and shopping opportunities!

56 DINING OUT FARM FRESH Whether you want an elegant restaurant with a cozy FOODS OF Brampton Farmers’ Market ambience, a piano bar, a fun family restaurant or a Every Saturday from June 20th quick snack on the run, Brampton is a city with great THE WORLD to October 10th downtown taste. Our dining establishments reflect Brampton’s The Downtown Brampton Brampton is transformed urban lifestyle and multicultural influences. Join us Restaurant and Theatre District into a vibrant outdoor festival for some Greek, British, Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, welcomes you with the Tastes of marketplace that is known as the Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Portuguese, Jerk/West the World found within the few Brampton Farmers’ Market or Indian, Vietnamese, or Thai food. You can feast on blocks of our scenic and historic BFM. Visitors gather to buy the all manner of delectable dishes from chicken, steak, Heart of the City. The selection freshest, locally grown Ontario seafood and lamb to sushi, souvlaki, pasta, noodle of foods include but in no way produce, hand-made crafts, and tandoori dishes. are limited to Canadian, French, preserves, baked goods and Italian, Portuguese, Vietnamese… much more from over 40 vendors. If your appetite leans towards more casual fare, visit and really, so much more. With our delicatessens, cafés, bakeries, coffee shops, pubs, this much choice, you are sure to The BFM has created a truly bars, grills and small family-owned eateries for the find the meal, snack or indulgence “Family Market Experience” for best choice in everything from burgers to samosas. that you desire. every age. The open-air market Indulge your sweet tooth with ice cream, frozen offers diverse entertainment yogurt, smoothies or Indian sweets. Brampton will For more information contact and activities in Garden Square treat you to one satisfying encounter after another. the Brampton Downtown every Saturday. The BFM Development Corporation at acknowledges Brampton’s For a comprehensive dining list visit 905-874-2936 or www.tourismbrampton.ca ethnically rich population by www.bramptondowntown.com the entertainment it offers and as well by the vendors that participate. The vendor mix also includes organically grown produce and products for the health conscious. The Brampton Arts Council works with the Brampton Farmers’ Market to bring local artists and craftspeople to the market. “Art in the Open” takes place during the same hours as the farmers’ market. Brampton Arts Council members sell watercolours, dried flower arrangements, woodcrafts, garden ornaments, and lots more…all unique and hand made by the artists.

Brampton Farmers’ Market Main St. & Queen St. in downtown Brampton Every Saturday 7am - 1pm 905-874-2650 Map ID: 8

www.tourismbrampton.ca 59 Pick Your Own & Country Markets Visit any one of Brampton’s great pick-your-own farms and country markets to experience family activities, fresh fruits and vegetables and quality goods.

Pick-your-own Farms The BIG’R Apple Farm North on Heritage Rd. from Steeles Ave. Map ID: 5 905-455-8414 Fairview Farm 8481 Creditview Rd., North of Steeles Ave. Map ID: 26 905-451-6295 Green Acres Farm 9266 Heritage Rd., North of Steeles Ave. Map ID: 31 905-459-4458 Carl Laidlaw Orchards 9496 Heritage Rd. 905-456-2095 Map ID: 10 Orchalaw Farm 9726 Heritage Rd. 905-456-1879 Map ID: 47 Country Apple Store 8605 Heritage Rd. 905-455-8202 Map ID: 16 Quint Ferri North Farm Heritage Rd. 905-456-1968 Map ID: 57 Country Markets Crawford’s 2809 Bovaird Dr. W. 905-451-0347 Map ID: 18 The Apple Factory 10024 Mississauga Rd. 905-846-3715 Map ID: 66 The Greenhouse 8175 Winston Churchill Blvd. Map ID: 69 at Maple Lodge Farms 905-454-5388 Prince of Wales 9496 Heritage Rd. 905-456-2095 Map ID: 10

What’s In Season Would you like to see which of your favorite Ontario fruits and vegetables are available? Check Foodland Ontario’s Availability Guide at www.foodland.gov.on.ca

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