​​​BRAMPTON, ON – 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

Participants listening as City staff share updates on downtown revitalization projects during the 2025 Jane’s Walk Festival. Credit: City of Brampton ​

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. Learn more about this event at brampton.ca/downtown

Can’t make it to the 2026 Jane’s Walk festival? Here are other ways to connect with the team

Join us throughout the year for more opportunities to connect with the City’s Downtown Revitalization team, including at the Brampton Farmers’ Market and other community events in the downtown area. To stay informed, residents can visit brampton.ca/downtown for updates, construction notices and project milestones. Ask questions and share your thoughts as projects move forward by emailing downtown@brampto​n.ca​​.  

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. 

About Jane’s Walk

Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs. Held in nearly 500 cities around the world each year, the festival encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover new perspectives and connect with one another through the simple act of walking. Learn more at janeswalk.org.​ 

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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