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      History:

      Bram East was originally part of Toronto Gore Township which became part of the City of Brampton in 1974. The main hamlet in this part of the township was Ebenezer. The Ebenezer schoolhouse located at 4494 Ebenezer Road was built in 1892. Between 1962 and 1973 this schoolhouse served as the Toronto Gore Township Council chambers. Another historical neighbourhood landmark is the Ebenezer Pioneer Chapel, circa 1858, located at 8999 the Gore Road. This church was the focal point of the former Ebenezer community. The church closed in 1998 due to a dwindling congregation as most of the local farm families sold to developers in the 1990s and moved away. Thanks to the generosity of community groups and individuals the former Ebenezer Church reopened as a community space that can be rented out for meetings and special functions. Bram East farm fields gave way to new home subdivisions in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

      Overview:

      Bram East is an upscale neighbourhood with executive housing, beautiful homes and pretty winding streetscapes. The West Humber River meanders through the neighbourhood. The valleys and meadows provide wide open vistas and beautiful greenspace for the residents to enjoy. Bram East is bordered by Highway 50 on the east, and on the south and west by the Claireville Conservation Area. At the heart of the community is the Riverstone Golf and Country Club which has recently been purchased by the City of Brampton. The clubhouse has been converted into a community centre and the golf course set in the picturesque West Humber River Valley, is now a re-naturalized recreational trail and conservation area. The most recognizable neighbourhood landmark is the Hindu Sabha Temple on Gore Road. This temple is the spiritual centre for many Bram East residents.

      Lifestyle:

      You have to get in your car and drive a few minutes however there are lots of shopping options nearby for Bram East residents starting with the shopping plazas on the main thoroughfares that border this neighbourhood. Definitely check out some of the Indian food restaurants at these shopping plazas.

      Bramalea City Centre located at Dixie Road and Queen Street East is a regional shopping destination with over 300 shops and restaurants.Some of the most recognizable names in this shopping centre include: Aritzia, American Eagle, Best Buy, Forever 21, Goodlife Fitness, Guess, Hollister, H&M, Hudson’s Bay, Old Navy, Roots, Sport Chek, Starbucks and The Keg.

      Homes:

      Bram East features upscale executive housing on premium size lots with double car garages. The houses are mostly detached in the 3000-3500 square foot range. Exteriors are often a combination of brick, stone and stucco. Architectural features range from elaborate porticos and front entrance archways to turrets, juliette balconies, palladian windows and roof dormers with copper accents. The Riverstone Estate subdivision is the largest in the neighbourhood. Many of these homes enjoy a view of the Riverstone golf course.

      Recreation:

      Riverstone Golf and Country Club located on Don Menacer Drive has recently been purchased by the City of Brampton and converted into a recreation centre. This facility has a pool, fitness rooms and meeting rooms. There are also special programs for Seniors. The golf course surrounding the property is situated in the picturesque West Humber River Valley. The golf course will be re-naturalized to create a conservation area with recreational trails that will connect with nearby Gore Meadows Community Park and Claireville Conservation Area.

      Arts:

      Visual Arts Brampton located at #1 Bartley Bull Parkway features 2000 sq. ft. of studio space, where local artists can work in a unique setting designed to inspire and encourage artists to build their portfolios with new and exciting art. At the entrance to this centre is an intimate reception and gallery where members’ latest works of art on our display. Visual Arts Brampton has multiple studios that host a myriad of art sessions providing plenty of opportunity for local artists to acquire new skills and hone their artistic talent.

          Bram East Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          10 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          15 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.