Alderlea, meaning meadow of alder trees, is a well-preserved heritage building, built at the height of the Victorian era. It is one of the finest examples of Italianate villa architecture in Ontario. Following careful restoration, this 19th-century mansion has plenty to offer. Come and see how the house has been adapted for use as a popular heritage venue.

This house was constructed as the Boyle family residence, prominent early citizens who operated Boyle’s Drug Store and Boyle’s Book Store, some of the oldest retail businesses in Brampton. Architectural details include the large veranda with fretwork treillage and decorative columns across the width of the house, the slate Mansard (now asphalt roof), and the dormers capped with Renaissance pediments.

One of 11 drill halls built in Ontario between 1876 and 1918, the Brampton Armoury was recognized as a federal heritage building in 1991 and listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2008. The Lorne Scots have been serving the community of Peel in Brampton since 1866 and continue to train out of this facility.

Central Public School is one of the oldest surviving public schools in Brampton. Continuously used for educational purposes for nearly 130 years, the site has now been repurposed as a community centre. Interestingly, the design was based on a courthouse. The focal point of the building is the main doorway framed by decorative carved stone with an oversized transom.

Historic Bovaird House is an exceptional example of a mid-19th-century Ontario farmhouse. Volunteers have restored the house to its original appearance. Authentic artifacts and period craftsmanship demonstrate the history of this house — which contains five fireplaces, original plank flooring, hand-blown imported windowpanes and beautiful heritage-inspired gardens. Check out the photo display of the farm kitchen and parlour.

This former Carnegie Library is a designated heritage building now home to the Lorne Scots Regimental Museum. In 2022, the museum began a partnership with the City of Brampton to bring the building back to life. It now houses a collection of stories and artifacts covering the 200-plus-year history of the Lorne Scots Regiment.

At the heart of Mount Pleasant Village is its public square and unique shared space for a public school, library and city community rooms. Be sure to visit the two-storey light-filled library, with services and programs for all ages and interests. The library is connected by a glass link to a restored train station, which houses community programming space.

This is the second place of worship built on this site. The original structure was made of mud bricks and straw. This one was built by the local congregation using brick from the kiln of James Sleightholm. The Ebenezer Chapel became part of the United Church in 1925. It has been a volunteer-owned and -managed community centre since 2000.

The Old Fire Hall was built in 1854 and served as Brampton's first municipal building, originally for use as a market hall, as well as the fire company. By 1880, the second floor served as the council chambers. The Old Fire Hall, minus the fire bell, now serves as office space for the Regional Headquarters of The Lorne Scots.

Discover how heritage contributes to community and culture. Explore 19th-century buildings, including a historical courthouse and jail. Then see how they are used today as spaces for empathy and creativity. Check out their latest exhibition, All Aboard! The Railways of Peel. Explore treasures from the archives. And enjoy culture talks with Toronto Art Restoration Inc. and Astrosankofa Arts.

St. Paul's United is a massive structure faced in rusticated Credit Valley brownstone. Designed by Toronto architect W.J. Mallory, it was the second Primitive Methodist Church constructed in Brampton. The roof is composed of multicoloured slate, and large stained-glass windows in the north, south and west ends display a fine decorative pattern. Of note is the Casavant pipe organ.