Historic Bovaird House — Attraction in Brampton

It opens on specific days, hours. Really worth to visit specifically with kids/teens (free entry, parking). It is a historic site which is run by volunteers and city’s help (you can donate a bit) , a gem within Brampton’s residential layouts, full with history of pre-Canada (dominion) and quick view on how life was there then (in 1800s) plus Brampton’s own history. Many thanks and kudos to Geoff who was our guide and host explaining each and every, small to big things and history, tech around it. Thank him for his patience and taking time out for providing such a detailed and interesting tour to us. Guess what?- they have events in spring and falls with community like gathering for a quick supper where everything is made locally there. Looking forward for that in the...

We turned up on the last day of our vacation to find it was closed. There were two volunteers working the garden and they kindly agreed to show us around. The house is beautifully restored and well worth seeing. We are so grateful for the kindness shown, pretty much indicative of our experience with all the Canadians we have met. Nothing is too much of an effort to make a welcome. Sincerest best wishes to all the volunteers for continued success in keeping this little corner of Brampton in the...

A beautiful example of a period late 18th century home in the heart of Brampton. For a small optional donation you can step into the past and feel what it was like to live in a circa 1852 country home. The home and land was gifted to the city of Brampton by the Bovaird family to be kept as a living museum for all to enjoy. We are lucky to have such a gift and lucky to have the volunteer group “Friends of Historic Bovaird House” who have thoughtfully care and furnished it for the...