Brampton is a Canadian city in Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area. Named after the town of Brampton in Cumberland, England, Brampton was incorporated as a village in 1853 and as a town in 1873 and became a city in 1974. The modern City of Brampton was formed following an amalgamation of several surrounding townships and communities.
The city was once known as "The Flower Town of Canada," a title referring to its abundance of greenhouses and strong floriculture industry in the 1860s. It maintains the term "Flower City" as its slogan. Despite being built as a car-centric city, Brampton has a significant transit system.
 Its Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives are housed in 19th-century and contemporary buildings. In the center of downtown is the Rose Theatre, a major performing arts venue. In front, Garden Square hosts big-screen movies and live events. Green spaces include Gage Park with its floral gardens. To the north sits Historic Bovaird House, a Victorian home.