History
Prior to the 1800s, all real business in Chinguacousy Township took place at Martin Salisbury's tavern. One mile distant at the corner of Main and Queen streets, now the recognised centre of Brampton, William Buffy's tavern was the only significant building. At the time, the area was referred to as "Buffy's Corners". By 1834, John Elliott laid out the area in lots for sale, calling it "Brampton", which was soon adopted by others.
Overview
Brampton is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Situated in Southern Ontario, it is a suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the seat of Peel Region. The city has a population of 593,638 as of the Canada 2016 Census. Brampton is Canada's ninth-most populous municipality, the seventy-seventh largest city in North America and the third most populous city in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region, behind Toronto and Mississauga.
Real Estate
Brampton housing market to favour sellers in 2021, prices expected to rise 5% The Brampton housing market is expected to see continued seller's market conditions in 2021, impacted by lack of housing supply that's prompting rising average prices.
Economy
Located immediately north of Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Brampton has positioned itself as a global economic contender. Home to more than 8,000 businesses, Brampton enjoys a Triple ‘A’ credit rating by Standard & Poor’s. The City’s major business clusters include manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade. The manufacturing industry remains the largest employer.
Safety
Brampton is a reasonably safe city; the crime rate is not high here. Critical issues related to drugs and petty fraud. Brampton ranks as the 170th most dangerous place in Canada on a list of 229 cities.
Environment
The Grow Green Environmental Master Plan will assist the strategic plan in developing sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its diverse residents and striving to provide a high quality of life for all.
Lifestyle
Brampton’s rich and culturally diverse population means that it is one of the best places in the GTA, if not all of Canada.
World class shows, dynamic year-round entertainment and stunning multicultural performances held at the finest venues make the city a great place to enjoy and participate in a wide range of musical, theatrical and other cultural performances. The city is home to The Rose, an iconic performing arts theatre in downtown Brampton, as well as the 470-seat Lester B. Pearson Theatre.
