Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Brampton

"If you’ve never been to Boyd Conservation Centre, you’re missing out. This Woodbridge nature preserve, which is chock full of mature trees, is nothing short of majestic. It’s also a local favourite for family get-togethers, thanks to its many picnic and BBQ sites."

"This heritage park is centred around the Historic Baker House which was built in 1953 and gives visitors a glimpse of Upper Canada when it settled when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe put lots up along Yonge Street for sale. Right next to the house is a large woodlot (Baker's Woods) where you'll often find dog walkers, hikers, and runners. In the woods you'll find an inner and outer circuit that you can take."

"Must try Homicide+Honey garlic sauce wings if you have a good tolerance for the heat. Lettuce wrap burger was another favorite of..."

"Funnel Cake Express is a popular dessert restaurant in Toronto that specializes in serving theme park and carnival favourite, finger-licking-good funnel cakes. The shareable dessert features a crunchy and chewy donut batter, deep fried into a circular disk. The sweet treat is then topped with soft serve ice cream and a variety of toppings such as strawberries or crushed Oreos."

"19 Don’t wait for the CNE for a funnel cake fix—just head to this dessert shop at Yonge and Wellesley. The Bullet is a tangle of deep-fried dough, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar and topped with a beautiful blob of sweet strawberries, a swirl of soft-serve and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. And it’s a personal-size treat, so you know what that means: no sharesies."

"Three years ago this long-standing Leslieville spot underwent quite the makeover. Now it has an elegant look and a pretty patio that while narrow, is an ideal spot to bring the kids for a meal that’s both relaxed and nice. Besides offering “upscale comfort food,” the Tavern also has a kids’ menu that looks delicious."

"Challet has made a name for himself in Toronto for more than 20 years, helming the kitchens at some of the city's best French-inspired restaurants. So when he opened Ici Bistro in the Annex neighbourhood in 2009, diners and food critics expected good things. Challet has delivered, with a menu of modern interpretations on French classics (or nouveau classique, thank you very much)."