Ice skating in a frozen park and summers on the beach: Brampton boasts some very cool things to do. Historic attractions, water parks, bird-watching, star-spotting - the list goes on... and on... and on... There are heaps of great things to do in Brampton, from stepping back into the mid 19th century at the historic Bovaird House, to seeing vintage planes at the Great War Flying Museum, to visiting Wet ’n’ Wild Toronto water park. But for us, ice-skating around Gage Park has to be one of the top attractions here. In winter, the city’s oldest park turns into an open-air ice rink and you can whizz around the circular walkway channeling your inner Olympian. In summer you'll have gazebos, a pretty fountain, brightly colored blooms, and free evening concerts. It’s a hard life. The city of Brampton is part of the Greater Toronto Area, but it has its own style for sure. It even has its own Walk of Fame celebrating locals made good, like actor Alan Thicke, comedian Russell Peters and singer Keshia Chanté. Speaking of the arts, no Brampton trip would be complete without a stop at the impressive Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives. There are 12,000 artifacts in the museum section alone, so set aside a good few hours to take it all in. Outdoorsy folk will find plenty to give them their nature fix in Brampton. The beautiful Claireville Conservation Area is home to thousands of birds, hiking trails and abounding nature. Whether you’re a seasoned ornithologist or don’t know your blue jay from your northern oriole, it makes for a delightful day in the wild. If you’re looking for yet more things to do in Brampton then head to the beach. Yes, you read that right: the beach. Professor’s Lake Beach might be manmade, but it’s perfect for a day of fishing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing or picnicking.