11 things to do in Brampton this spring including farmers' markets, strawberry picking and more
Quite a few things to do in the city are free!
Alene Degian holding a strawberry at Big R' Apple Farm in Brampton. Right: Brampton laneway with artworks at night.
Located about an hour west of Toronto, the city of Brampton has a lot to offer for residents and tourists alike.
There are so many things to do in Brampton throughout the spring season and quite a few are free!
You can wander through the farmers' market, go hiking, spend a day at a museum, saddle up for horseback riding, go strawberry picking and more.
Whether you live in Flower City or are just visiting Brampton, here are 11 things to do around the city this spring.
Shop the Brampton Farmers' Market
Price: Free admission, vendor prices vary
When: Starting June 15, 2024
Address: Main St. S.
Why You Need To Go: This year, the Brampton Farmers' Market is happening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays starting June 15.
You can make your way down Main Street South and browse the booths along the way and then take a spin around the offerings in Ken Whillans Square.
Brampton's Farmers' Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and more food items along with products from local businesses and creators.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Go on a tour of public murals
Price: Free
Address: Various locations downtown
Why You Need To Go: There are so many murals and art installations in downtown Brampton, including:
- Photo-Cubist Brampton People & Flowers at 86 Main St. N.
- Beaux-Arts Walk, a compilation of seven artworks, down a laneway at 70 Main St. N.
- Cycling Through Time, a compilation of five artworks to complement Beaux-Arts Walk, at 60 Main St. N.
- Urban Bouquet, inspired by Brampton’s Flower City nickname, at 2 Diplock Ln.
- Embrace the Journey (Move with Love) at 14 Nelson St. W.
Since these public artworks are so close to each other, you could do a mini mural tour around downtown and check out Brampton's art scene.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Get cultured at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
Price: $4.50 to $6
Address: 9 Wellington St. E.
Why You Need To Go: Did you know that Brampton has its own museum and art gallery?
You can spend a day this spring exploring the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives which features many art exhibits, historical artifacts, archival material, and more.
Plus, part of the museum is in the old Peel County Courthouse and Jail that opened back in 1867!
Accessibility: Fully accessible with ground-level entrances and elevator access to all floors
Explore all of Chinguacousy Park
Price: Free admission
Address: 9050 Bramalea Rd.
Why You Need To Go: If you live in Brampton, you've probably been to Chinguacousy Park at least once.
But this spring you might consider taking a day to explore the entire park.
Chinguacousy Park has tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a greenhouse, tropical gardens, a "mini-moo" farm, playgrounds, a carousel, paddle boats, and more.
There are even spots to have a picnic so pack some food before you leave the house and dine al fresco at the park!
Accessibility: Some wheelchair and stroller-accessible spots
Eat your way through the Brampton Food Guide
Price: Varies
Address: Various locations in the city
Why You Need To Go: Brampton’s diverse multicultural population is proud to share their unique tastes from around the globe. The Experience Brampton Tourism Office has put together the Brampton Food Guide which breaks down the city's top food spots.
If you want to eat your way through the Brampton Food Guide, here are a few of the places that made the cut:
- Tinnel's Patties — 39 Kennedy Rd. N.
- Fanzorelli's — 50 Queen St. W.
- Gems House of Jerk — 9980 Airport Rd.
- Toshi Sushi — 107 Gillingham Dr. (Unit 107)
- Segovia Coffee — 8 Queen St. E.
- The Burger Bros — 73 George St. S.
- Tonino’s Pizzeria and Panini — 10088 McLaughlin Rd.
- Sonny's Drive-In — 21 Kennedy Rd. N.
Accessibility: Varies
Shop local at Al Ferri and Sons' The Country Apple Store
Price: Varies
Address: 8605 Heritage Rd.
Why You Need To Go: Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Check out The Country Apple Store by Al Ferri and Sons.
This Brampton country store has apple cider, baked goods, cheese, fruit pies, honey, meat pies, quiches, and snacks along with farm products like beef, apples, pears, strawberries, and asparagus.
Accessibility: Unknown
Heart Lake Conservation Park
Price: $24 per vehicle
Address: 10818 Heart Lake Rd.
Why You Need To Go: Heart Lake Conservation Park has a little bit of everything.
There's swimming, treetop trekking, fishing, kayaking, row boats, picnics, hiking trails, a medicine wheel garden, and more.
So, you can do a lot at this Brampton park throughout the spring season.
Accessibility: Barrier-free splash pad and accessible washroom facilities
Stop and smell the roses at Charles F. Watson Family Gardens
Price: Free
Address: 26 Pine Tree Cres.
Why You Need To Go: If you want a break and are looking for something relaxing to do in Brampton, you can stop and smell the roses — or any flowers — at the Charles F. Watson Family Gardens.
Brampton is known as Flower City after all!
Located in Kiwanis Memorial Park, you can wander through these gardens that are "an oasis of colour" along the Etobicoke Creek Trail.
Accessibility: Unknown
Saddle up for horseback riding at Claireville Ranch
Price: $60 for an hour ride
Address: 8180 Hwy 50
Why You Need To Go: Claireville Conservation Area is in Brampton but also close to Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan.
It features a natural landscape of wetlands, valleys, forests, grasslands, and the Humber River.
If you're looking for something different than hiking, you can go horseback riding through acres of natural forest land at Claireville Conservation Area.
Claireville Ranch offers horseback riding whether you're a first-timer or an experienced rider.
Accessibility: Unknown
Play a round at the Turnberry Golf Club
Price: $36.95 to $64.95
Address: 10100 Heart Lake Rd.
Why You Need To Go: Brampton's Turnberry Golf Club was designed to emulate the classic courses in Scotland and Ireland with rolling hills, thick vegetation, and strategic bunker and water placement.
There's also a restaurant at the club if you want to dine after your game.
Accessibility: Unknown
Go strawberry picking at Big R' Apple Farm
Price: Varies
When: Starting mid-June
Address: 8674 Heritage Rd.
Why You Need To Go: You might not know it from the name but Big R' Apple Farm in Brampton offers strawberry picking starting in the spring and through the summer.
That means you can wander through the farm's strawberry fields and pick baskets of red berries!
Need more convincing? @alenedegian on Instagram said that the "perfect little strawberry" she picked at the farm brought her so much joy.
Big R' Apple Farm is cash only so come prepared with bills and coins rather than debit or credit cards.
Accessibility: Unknown
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.