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The flag of the City of Brampton is white with city coat of arms on it. The
coat of arms description:
"The Brampton City Crest was created in 1974 as the
official symbol of the newly incorporated City of Brampton. Its symbols convey
the historical roots and strengths of the various towns and townships that were
combined to form the City of Brampton. The City Crest is crowned in gold,
reminiscent of our British origins and our relationship to Brampton, Cumbria,
England. The beaver symbolizes our Canadian heritage and the ethic of hard work.
Farming and manufacturing, the area's historical mainstays, are represented in
the Crest by the sheaf of grain and the ploughshare. The sheaf also represents
the Township of Toronto Gore, one of Brampton's founding communities. The Grand
Trunk Railway's role in establishing Brampton as an agricultural, manufacturing
and political centre is depicted by the steam engine. The majestic pine tree was
selected to represent the Township of Chinguacousy, one of Brampton's founding
communities. Chinguacousy (meaning "Land of the Tall Pines") was a term used by
the First Nations Peoples to describe the area." Information and images thanks
to Michael Kralt, Research Analyst, City Manager's Office.
The City:
"Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario,
Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population
stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of
Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average annual growth rate
(2001-2006) of 6.6%. With a median age at 33.7, it is the youngest community in
the GTA. Brampton was incorporated as a village in 1853, taking its name from
the rural town of Brampton, Cumbria, England. Visible minorities, combined, now
form a large portion of the population." - from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brampton
Official website:
http://www.brampton.ca/en/pages/welcome.aspx
Valentin Poposki,
10 October 2010
image by Masao Okazaki, 19 June 2023
A recent version of the flag appears on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/photo
https://www.facebook.com/photo
The city's website also shows the
recent version of the city crest:
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/Protocol-Office/Pages/Symbols-of-Brampton.aspx#
My drawing was made with a downloaded image from
https://img.freepik.com/premium-vector/simple-flag-city-canada_141130-5644.jpg?w=2000
Masao Okazaki, 19 June 2023