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Peel County Courthouse

Peel County Courthouse, Victorian courthouse in Brampton, Canada

The Peel County Courthouse is a two-storey building in Venetian Gothic style, designed by architect William Kauffman and built in 1865–66, with a tower at the centre top and a three-storey jail added at the rear in 1867. A renovation is currently active, so the original courtrooms and council chamber are not intact; once finished, the building will hold staff offices, a board room, and the Art Gallery of Peel's public reference library.

The courthouse opened in 1867 during Canadian Confederation and served as the legal center for Peel County until 1973. Its construction reflects the period when Canada was establishing itself as an independent nation with new institutions.

The building now houses the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives within the Heritage Complex, where it serves as a venue for exhibitions and community programs. Local residents visit to learn about the region's past and take part in cultural events throughout the year.

The courthouse has stayed closed to daily public access even after a 1990s renovation, and a further renovation is currently under way to create staff offices, a board room and the Art Gallery of Peel's public reference library. The courtroom and council chamber are to be made available for rentals once work is finished. Check ahead before planning a visit.

The building briefly returned to its original role in January 1984, when it operated as a courthouse for a trial run to ease a backlog at the main facility. The current renovation will fit it out with staff offices, a board room and the Art Gallery of Peel's public reference library, while the courtroom and council chamber are to be rented out.

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January 1867
Floors above the ground
3
Part of
Peel Heritage Complex
Address
1-3 Wellington Street East
GPS coordinates
43.68490,-79.75750
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October 24, 2026 21:36
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