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      History:

      Mount Pleasant was originally settled by James Hunter who hailed from County Tyrone, Ireland. Hunter also acquired land for his three sons: Nathaniel, Joseph and William. The Hunter family were prolific farmers. Descendants of this family continued to farm in this part of Brampton up right up until the early 1900s. The Mount Pleasant name first appears on the George Tremaine Map, circa 1859. There could not have been more than a handful of farmers in this community as it never operated a post office or held the distinction of being an official village or town. The community remained mostly rural throughout the 1900s. The impetus for growth took place in 2005 when the Mount Pleasant Go Station opened which coincided with the launch of Mount Pleasant Village the first new urbanism neighbourhood in Brampton and a huge success story.

      Overview:

      Mount Pleasant Village is the first New Urbanism neighbourhood in Brampton. Mount Pleasant Village is designed to be a walkable, vibrant community where neighbourhood amenities are conveniently located within a short distance of every home. The focal point of the community is a beautifully designed central public square incorporating a water feature that turns into a skating rink in the wintertime. The town square also features outdoor art installations and a children’s playscape. Adjacent to the the town square is a community centre and library, and a restored Brampton train station that dates back to 1902. Neighbourhood shops and services are located around the town square in commercial buildings that resemble a traditional heritage town streetscape. There is a nice mix of detached homes and townhomes as well as low- rise condominium buildings in this neighbourhood. All of these homes have been thoughtfully designed with heritage architectural styles. The streetscape is pedestrian friendly with well lit curvi-linear streets and sidewalks. Distinctive Mount Pleasant Village street signs add to the neighbourhood ambiance and charm. Mount Pleasant Village has its own Go Train station that is anchored by a landmark clock tower. This station provides residents with both rail and bus transit service.

      Lifestyle:

      You do not have to leave this neighbourhood to do your household shopping or to access professional and medical services. These can all be found around the Mount Pleasant Village town square in two-storey commercial buildings that overlook the square.

      Homes:

      The homes in Mount Pleasant Village feature classic New Urbanism revival styles that pay homage to bygone eras of architecture including Arts and Crafts, Tudor, Federal, Colonial and Georgian. There is a nice mix of detached homes and townhomes as well as a handful of low-rise boutique condominium buildings. Garages are tucked away at the rear off laneways.

      Recreation:

      Mount Pleasant Recreational Trail can be accessed from Angus Morrison Park. This 4.38 kilometre granular trail traverses three valleys, two parks and two ponds. The East Huttonville Creek runs alongside the trail. The trails passes through forests, wetlands and meadows that support a wide variety of flora, fauna, birds, mammals, insects and fish. Mount Pleasant Village has a beautiful community centre and library. The adjacent town square has a children’s playground and a water feature that transitions into a skating rink in the wintertime.

      Arts:

      Make sure you check out Transit Series an outdoor art installation at the Mount Pleasant Village Town Square. Transit Series pays homage to Brampton’s history with the railway.

          Mount Pleasant Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

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