Finding a Room in Brampton
Brampton, Canada’s "Flower City" is a picturesque community in close proximity to the sky-reaching towers of Toronto, the bustling streets of Mississauga, and the shimmering waters of Lake Ontario. Brampton is a mix of greenspaces, lush gardens, semi-urban farms and the convenience of big-city amenities. The natural beauty of the area is enhanced by the many sights and attractions. Reaching these attractions is easy via a well-connected road system and public transportation network since Brampton Transit, the city’s public transit system, is also connected to the public transit routes of other cities in the Greater Toronto Area. Accommodations are found throughout the city, specifically a range of hotels and motels make it easy to find a place to stay for visitors on any budget.
VISITORS SEEKING SIGHTS
Downtown is a convenient place to stay for vacationers interested in seeing Brampton’s historical attractions and for business travellers with meetings in the city’s centre. Brampton has a long history of agricultural and cultivation. The Brampton Farmers Market is a popular attraction; each Saturday Main Street is closed to traffic and turned into a vibrant outdoor marketplace. Though the city was originally settled by farmers, the cultivation of flowers became a large industry as reflected in the Flower City Festival and the Communities in Bloom competition occurring annually.
There are several mid-range to upscale hotels downtown including the well-priced Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites, which offers complimentary amenities and services including a continental breakfast, easy airport access, long-term parking, a high-speed Internet connection and access to a business centre.
TRAVELLERS ON THE MOVE
Visitors arriving in Brampton may do so via road, air or rail. Several major transportation routes connect Brampton to surrounding communities: Running north-south through the city, Highway 410 connects to Highway 401 to Toronto, and Highway 407, Steeles Avenue, and Regional Road 107 are east-west corridors. Budget-friendly chain hotels offer consistent and reliable options along these routes and are a welcome respite for those on a road trip. In addition to clean, comfortable rooms, these hotels have extra amenities such as kitchenettes and laundry facilities, making it easy to travel light.
Lester B. Pearson International Airport is just a 20-minute drive east of the city in Mississauga where there is a variety of budget accommodations as well as upscale properties. All of these hotels offer fast shuttle services to and from the airport. In most cases this is a complimentary service available 24-hours-a-day but if visitors are making connections at night it is wise to call ahead before booking a room.
FAMILIES FINDING FUN
Children-oriented sights and attractions in Brampton are plentiful. Hot summer days are best spent at the Wild Water Kingdom, which, as the name suggests, is a large outdoor waterpark. Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, the northeast—where this attraction is located—is a good option for families.
Families may also enjoy staying near Gage Park. Centrally located, this park is popular during the cool of winter for its toboggan runs and skating rinks used for impromptu hockey games and family skating. Child-friendly accommodations in the area are plentiful with amenities that include restaurants and laundry facilities.
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