Lace up your sneakers and get your steps in with the City of Brampton!
Residents are invited to take a walk alongside City staff and explore the progress of downtown revitalization projects during the 2026 Jane’s Walk festival
Led by Brampton’s Downtown Revitalization team, in partnership with the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Association (BIA), this guided walking tour offers a first-hand look at the ongoing work and projects transforming downtown Brampton into a world-class destination for residents, businesses and visitors alike. Participants will hear directly from team members behind the work, learn more about ongoing projects, ask questions and share feedback along the way.
This walking tour will be approximately an hour long, starting at Ken Whillans Square, moving through downtown and ending in Garden Square, giving participants a clear understanding of the work underway and what it means for the future of downtown. Following the tour, residents are invited to continue the conversation at an open house in the City Hall Conservatory, where they can connect directly with City staff and learn more about the projects and initiatives underway in downtown Brampton and across the city. Representatives from several City departments will be available, including:
Environmental Planning
Parks Planning
Higher Order Transit Planning
Development Services
Economic Development
Cultural Services
The Downtown Brampton BIA will also be available at the Open House to discuss specific initiatives to promote downtown businesses.
Save the date | Brampton’s 2026 Jane’s Walk Festival – Downtown Brampton Revitalization Tours and Open House
Walking tour event details —
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Walking tour starting location —
Ken Whillans Square, 2 Wellington St. W., Brampton, ON
Open house event details —
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Brampton City Hall, Conservatory, first floor, 2 Wellington St. W., Brampton, ON
Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Downtown Brampton Revitalization
Downtown Brampton is undergoing a major transformation with several bold projects underway. Riverwalk is a central pillar in Brampton’s long-term downtown revitalization strategy. As this work progresses, several complementary projects are also underway to create a safer, more connected and vibrant downtown. They include the redevelopment of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares, Main and Queen Streets Streetscaping and the demolition of City-owned properties 30-60 Main Street North, followed by Interim Strategy for Expansion of Garden Square. The City is investing in vibrant, inclusive public spaces reflecting its identity and supporting the needs of a growing, diverse community. As downtown Brampton evolves, it is rapidly becoming a thriving ecosystem for innovation and technology, positioning the city to compete on a global stage and helping to drive economic growth locally, provincially and nationally. For more information, visit brampton.ca/downtown.
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“Each day, as work continues, downtown Brampton is transforming and we’re getting closer to realizing our vision for a more vibrant, connected city centre. Jane’s Walk is a great opportunity to experience that progress firsthand. Walking alongside City staff gives residents a unique chance to learn from the team behind the work, ask questions and share their feedback as these projects continue to take shape. Come take a walk with us, get your steps in and experience the progress we’re making in downtown Brampton.”
- Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, City of Brampton
