Bramptonis a city inSouthern Ontario,Canada. It is a suburban city in theGreater Toronto Area(GTA) and the seat ofPeel Region.It was incorporated as a village in 1853, taking its name from the market town ofBrampton, inCumbria, England. The city was once known as ''The Flower Town of Canada'', a title based on its largegreenhouseindustry. Today, Brampton's major economic sectors include advanced manufacturing,retailadministration andlogistics,information and communication technologies, food and beverage,life sciencesand business services.