BRAMPTON, ON (August 1, 2023) – Residents who moved to Brampton after January 1, 2020, are invited to take a free Newcomer Bus Tour across Brampton, with stops that include Cassie Campbell Community Centre, The Rose Brampton theatre, Chinguacousy Park, and Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), as well as a bike safety demonstration, presented by Brampton Library, Brampton Transit, the City of Brampton, and generously sponsored by Toronto Pearson.

Recognized with the Angus Mowat Award for Excellence in Public Library Service, the American Public Library Association Upstart Innovation Award, and an award from The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), the Newcomer Bus Tour is not to be missed!

Registration for the Summer Newcomer Bus Tours are now open. Tour dates and times are Tuesday, August 15, from 10 am to 1 pm, and Thursday, August 17 from 6 to 9 pm. Both tours depart from Brampton Library’s Springdale branch at 10705 Bramalea Road. Residents can register online at bramptonlibrary.ca or by phoning 905-793-4636.

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“The City of Brampton is excited to partner again with Brampton Library to provide a Newcomer Bus Tour for residents who have moved to our community since 2020. Brampton is home to a diverse, multicultural, young, and fast growing population. These tours provide a wonderful opportunity to introduce new Bramptonians to the municipal offerings available for them that serve to improve their quality of life.” 
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“The Newcomer Tour is a great opportunity for new residents to our city to become familiar with our community and transit network. Brampton Transit takes great pride in welcoming newcomers to Brampton and continues to work hard to provide an inclusive environment for all current and new riders.”
- Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit

“We're so excited to continue to offer these tours, which provide a welcoming introduction to all that Brampton has to offer for our newest residents. It's just one more way that Brampton Library is inspiring connections!”
- Todd Kyle, Chief Executive Officer, Brampton Library

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As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and more than 90,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca
 
About Brampton Library
In its eight modern branches and online, Brampton Library is building an inclusive community by inspiring learning, literacy, and social cohesion. Apply online for a Brampton Library card, free to all residents in Ontario. Join our summer clubs for babies, children, teens, and adults. Register for in-person and virtual programs for all ages and interests through the calendar of events and subscribe to our email updates. Follow us on social media and download our mobile app on iOS and Google Play. Learn more at bramptonlibrary.ca.
 
About Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit is one of the fastest growing transit systems in Canada.  Convenient and accessible, Brampton Transit has more than 65 routes connecting the city and neighbouring municipalities.  Riders can plan their trip in advance with Triplinx, sign up for the e-newsletter or follow Brampton Transit on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information, visit www.bramptontransit.com​.


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