12 Amazing facts about Brampton Ontario Canada

In the early 1800s from settlement to officially designated City in year 1974, Brampton is a vibrant place, cosmopolitan and diverse place to be. Amazing fun facts about Brampton Ontario Canada make Brampton an amazing tourist destination in Canada.

From population around 500 in year 1853 to 523,911 in 2011, Brampton has become Canada’s 9th largest city and second fastest growing city.

Province of Ontario has been designated Brampton as urban growth area and by year 2031, City’s population is expected to grow upto 725,000.

Located on the north of Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Brampton has positioned as global economic contender.

Brampton is home to more than 8,000 businesses and enjoys Triple ‘A’ credit which is being rated by Standard & Poor’s. City’s major businesses are wholesale trade, retail and manufacturing. Manufacturing industry is the biggest employer.

In an addition to well developed economic base,residents of Brampton enjoy high quality lifestyle.This combines city conveniences with quality of life.

Brampton is first city in GTA and one of the only 10 in North America which is being designated as International Safe Community by World Health Organization in 2007.

Over the many years, Brampton has revitalized its flower town heritage successfully to claim the title of Canada’s Flower City.

Competing with places like Toronto, Alberta, Strathcona, England, Stockton-on-Tees, British Columbia, Prince George, Scotland earned the title of International Communities in Bloom in 2008.

Amazing fun facts about Brampton Ontario Canada

1. Over 100 years ago, population of Brampton was just 3,412 people and 100 years later it was over half of a million in year 2011. In decade between 1971 and 1981 population jumped from 41,2111 people to 149,030.

2. Brampton has total 66 libraries which includes few large ones.

3. Brampton is 3rd largest city in GTA and 9th largest city in country

4. Brampton has highest youngest median age in Canada.

5. Brampton was named after Brampton in Cumbria, England. This was also known as The Flower Town of Canada and thanks to the massive greenhouse industry.

6. Brampton’s downtown area is originally named for 4 banks, one at every corner and was dominated by “The Four Corners”. It is one of the Amazing fun facts about Brampton Ontario Canada.

Very few people know that before this four corners were called as “Buffy’s Corners” it was circled around William Buffy’s tavern.

7. More than 70 languages are being spoken in Brampton.

8. There is over 4,000 acres land of parkland which includes over 90 kms of pathways and trails and 400 parks.

9. Recreation doesn’t ever end, Brampton got over 120 rec centres, specialized facilities and corporate owned spaces which were specially designed for the physical activity i.e curling rinks, soccer centres, tennis courts and fitness areas.

10. Recent and most extremely effective revitalization plan cost over around $55 million dollars to invest and has spurred the economic stimulus in downtown core.

11. In year 2007, Brampton was first city in Greater Toronto to earn International Safe Community which was designated by World Health Organization.

12. Around 80% of businesses are medium and small sized business in Brampton.

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