One of the best things about living in Brampton is the amount of diversity you get to experience. From the community, to the businesses, to the cuisine Brampton offers plenty of opportunities to try new things and experience different cultures. One event that really makes the city’s diversity shine is Taste of Downtown Brampton. This 2 week event takes you on a trip around the globe, getting to enjoy a variety of different cuisines, from different restaurants all over the city. Here are some highlights for Taste of Downton Brampton 2017.
45 minutes outside of the metropolis that is Toronto lies another bustling city – Brampton! In recent years, Brampton has seen huge growth. In fact, in several areas of Brampton, the population has doubled between 2011 and 2016. Currently the population comes in at 593,638, making Brampton the second fastest growing city in Canada. The ‘Flower City’, as it is sometimes known as, is an excellent place to live. Not only is there lots of growth in terms of population, but with growth comes more unique businesses, as well as facilities and recreation. These are just a few reasons we’re thrilled about our Upper Mount Plesasant development, a spectacular, new master-planned community just north of Bovaird and west of Chinguacousy, where you’ll feel right at home.
In case you’re hoping to know more about the community, we’ve done a little digging and have all the details on this charming area of Brampton. Check out Brampton by the numbers.
If you’ve been paying attention to the news stemming from the 2016 Census, then you’ll know that Brampton is experiencing huge growth. The population has officially surpassed the half million mark, coming in at a whopping 593,638! That makes Brampton the ninth largest municipality in Canada and the fourth largest in Ontario. The city has seen a 14.8% spike in its population, making it the second fastest growing city of Canada’s top 10 largest. We love Brampton for so many reasons! For its rich history, diverse culture, and unique shops but most of all, we love the people! Whether it’s someone you pass on the street on any given day or the person behind the counter at your favourite coffee shop, it’s the people who make up the city’s fabric that make living in Brampton so great. We reached out to some of our favourite small businesses in the city and asked them why they <3 Brampton. Check out their brief odes to one of our favourite cities around!
With the temperatures seeming more consistently low, and snow flying a little more frequently, it’s safe to say that winter is sticking around a little while longer. According to Ontario’s weather forecasting groundhog, Wiarton Willie, spring should be coming early, but we’ve yet to see any evidence of this prediction. But we’re not complaining! The more winter, the more winter activities to fit into your calendar before the season is over. If you’re getting cabin fever staying in Brampton, why not take a day trip? There are lots of places to explore! Here are some ideas for places you can go for the day to get a change of scenery.
It’s no secret that the winter months can be cold and gloomy. As such, when we’re at home we just want to be comfortable! We want to be cozy, and surrounded by warmth when we’re in our personal space. This may explain why people often see their utility bills soar in the winter months. We’re cranking the heat up to combat those wintery days, because being cold inside is not okay. But there are ways of staying comfy cozy without making your wallet suffer the consequences. Here are some tips on how to save on energy over the winter months.
While many GTA-ers are probably rejoicing at the lack of snow we’ve gotten in the area, others aren’t so thrilled. For many, winter is their favourite time of year. Not only is it picturesque, but the winter specific activities you can take part in are heaps of fun. For those who like to frolic in the snow they have to wait all year long to hit the slopes to snowboard, ski, or toboggan. A fresh coat of snow is also necessary if you want to do some cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Thankfully we’re expected to get a little over the weekend, and to celebrate, we’re listing off some great trails to snowshoe on in and around the Whitby area.