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Downtown Profile


Historic Downtown Brampton has been the commercial hub of the city since 1853. The Downtown combines historic and contemporary residential with commerce, culture, entertainment, recreation and dining, in a walkable, attractive environment. Today fifty thousand vehicles travel through the 'Four Corners' daily.

The 'Four Corners' at the intersection of Queen and Main Streets remains the financial centre of Brampton, represented by the major banks, insurance and investments firms as well as accounting and law firms. In recent years Downtown has developed into a cultural, entertainment and dining destination.

Downtown is the home to The Rose Theatre, Beaux-Arts and the Peel Heritage Complex, which includes the Peel Art Gallery/Museum, Peel Archives and the Historic Peel Courthouse. It also has some of the finest dining in Brampton. More than 6,000 people currently live in the downtown core and that number will rise as several new residential projects are completed. As a regional transit hub, with GO Transit, Brampton Transit and VIA Rail, Downtown Brampton is truly a destination point.

Home to popular summer and winter community events: Farmers' Market (June until October, every Saturday morning 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.), Gage Park Skating Trail, Classic Cars and Legendary Stars in July, Rib 'n' Roll, Concerts in Gage Park, Flower City Parade, Santa Claus Parade, New Year's Eve Festivities, and much more. 

Downtown is currently undergoing an exciting transformation, with the construction of many new residential projects in the area and the addition of Züm, a new rapid transit system.