Downtown Brampton, Wellington Street East
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)
An 1867 county courthouse and jail in downtown Brampton, where the old courtroom and the heavy stone exterior sit a few steps apart.
Ideal if
"You want an 1867 courtroom and heavy heritage stone instead of another park, all inside one guided two hour session in downtown Brampton."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
- 01
Walking
Low
Accessible site. Ground level entrances, elevators to all floors, short flat walks between the buildings.
- 02
Permits
PAMA books its own photo sessions
so there is no city permit. The wedding photoshoot is $360 plus tax for two hours, staff guided through the courthouse and exterior grounds, in opening hours only. Closing is 4:30 p.m. most days, 9 p.m. Thursday. No photos in the permanent galleries, no drones.
- 03
Parking
Limited onsite lot with three free accessible spaces
entered from the laneway between the buildings. The City Hall garage at 2 Wellington Street West is closest: first two hours free on weekdays, free on weekends and holidays. Street meters are $2 an hour, Monday to Saturday, 90 minute maximum.
- 04
Travel
45 to 60 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Year-round
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA).
Do I need a permit to photograph at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)?
PAMA books its own photo sessions, so there is no city permit. The wedding photoshoot is $360 plus tax for two hours, staff guided through the courthouse and exterior grounds, in opening hours only. Closing is 4:30 p.m. most days, 9 p.m. Thursday. No photos in the permanent galleries, no drones.
Where do we park at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)?
Limited onsite lot with three free accessible spaces, entered from the laneway between the buildings. The City Hall garage at 2 Wellington Street West is closest: first two hours free on weekdays, free on weekends and holidays. Street meters are $2 an hour, Monday to Saturday, 90 minute maximum.
How much walking is involved at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)?
Walking is low. Accessible site. Ground level entrances, elevators to all floors, short flat walks between the buildings.
When is the best time of year for photos at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)?
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) photographs well year-round.
How far is Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) from downtown Toronto?
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) is about 45 to 60 min from downtown Toronto.
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