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Town of Milton
Milton from escarpment
Milton from escarpment
Official logo of Town of Milton
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Nickname: Mill Town
Coordinates: 43°30′N 79°55′W / 43.5, -79.917
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Ontario
Region Halton
Established 1818
Government
 - Town Mayor Gord Krantz [1]
 - MPs Garth Turner
 - MPPs Ted Chudleigh
Population (2006)
 - Total 53,939
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
Area code(s) L9T
Website: Town of Milton

Milton (2006 census population 53,939) is a town in southern Ontario, Canada, part of the Greater Toronto Area, located 40 km (24 miles) west of Toronto on Highway 401, and is the western terminus for the Milton line commuter train and bus corridor operated by GO Transit. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The provinces and territories of Canada combine to make up the world's second largest country in total area. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec John Garth Turner, PC, MP (born March 14 1949 is a Canadian business journalist broadcaster and politician Ted Chudleigh is a Politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Greater Toronto Area (locally abbreviated as the GTA) is the most populous Metropolitan area in Canada. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Milton is one of the seven train lines of the GO Transit system in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada. GO Transit is the interregional public transit system serving the Conurbation in Ontario, Canada referred to by Metrolinx as the Milton is the seat of Halton Region, and is on the edge of Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO world biosphere reserve and the Bruce Trail. The Niagara Escarpment is a long Escarpment, or Cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 A biosphere reserve is an international Conservation designation given by UNESCO under its Programme on The Bruce Trail is a Hiking (and multi-use trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada.

Milton received a tremendous amount of publicity following the release of the results of the 2006 Census, which indicated that Milton was the fastest growing community in Canada, with a 71. 4% increase in population between 2001 and 2006. In 2007, the population has been estimated nearing 75,000, although this the town signs do not reflect this.

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History

The town took root out of a settlement by Jasper Martin along the Sixteen Mile Creek; Martin immigrated from Newcastle, England with his wife Sarah and two sons on May 17, 1818. Sixteen Mile Creek is a River running through Halton Region Ontario, Canada, from the Niagara Escarpment, through the towns of Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1818 ( MDCCCXVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Martin was granted 100 acres (405,000 m²) of land, from the Crown in 1820, designated Lot 14, Concession 2, Township of Trafalgar, Halton County, in the District of Gore. Martin later built a grist mill along the creek and created a pond, known as Mill Pond, to power his mill. The mill became the center of settlement for others as they settled in the region. In 1837 the area had a population of approximately 100 people and was named Mill Town. The town, as it is today, soon after became known as Milton. The two principal property owners of the young town were the Martins and the Fosters. The current site of Milton's town hall was donated from Mr. Hugh Foster (and thus, Hugh Foster Hall). [1]

The historic Milton town hall in Victoria Park.
The historic Milton town hall in Victoria Park.

Milton was incorporated into a town in 1857, after being chosen as county seat for Halton. In 1974, the present municipal structure was created when the Regional Municipality of Halton, replaced Halton County.

The new town of Milton added parts of the former township of Esquesing (most of this township comprises Halton Hills), all of Nassagaweya Township including the village of Campbellville, and the northern sections of Trafalgar and Nelson from (a 1962 annexation of the former townships) Oakville and Burlington respectively. Halton Hills is a Town in the the Regional Municipality of Halton, west of Toronto, Ontario, Nassagaweya Township is a geographic township and former municipality in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada. Campbellville, Ontario, Canada is a community in the geographic township of Nassagaweya in the Town of Milton, Halton Region on the Oakville ( 2006 population 165613, was auctioned off to William Chisholm in 1827 Burlington ( 2006 population 164415 is a city located at the western end of Lake Ontario

With the addition of the Niagara Escarpment lands, tourism, recreation, and heritage conservation have increased in importance. The Niagara Escarpment is a long Escarpment, or Cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's Body or Mind. The Halton Region Museum which has a large number of historic agricultural buildings and the Halton County Radial Railway museum are located in Milton, as is Country Heritage Park (formerly the Ontario Agricultural Museum). The Halton Region Museum is located in Milton Ontario on the grounds of Kelso Conservation Area. The Halton County Radial Railway is a working Museum of electric streetcars other Railway vehicles and Buses It is operated by the Ontario Electric The Country Heritage Park (Formerly the Ontario Agricultural Museum) is located in Milton Ontario and recreates rural life in the 1800s in Ontario. Five large parks operated by Conservation Halton reside in the town and Mohawk Raceway is located near Campbellville. Conservation Halton (CH formerly known as the Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities Mohawk Racetrack is a Harness racing track in Campbellville Ontario.

Main St. Downtown Milton
Main St. Downtown Milton
Apartment Buildings in Milton across from Milton's Mill Pond
Apartment Buildings in Milton across from Milton's Mill Pond

Demographics

According to the Canada 2001 Census there were 31,005 people living in Milton. The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population (The population of Milton as of 2006 is 53,939). As of 2001 there were 10,933 Housing units.

Age population was: 26. 4% of the population was 19 and below, 63. 1% of the population ages 20-64 and 10. 5% 65 and older.

French as a mother tongue for 1. 2% of the population and 0. 4% of the population English and French. 8. 7% of the populations mother tongue was a language other than French and or English.

Education

Milton's public elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton District School Board. See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Halton District School Board serves public school students throughout Halton Region, including the municipalities of Burlington Halton Hills Milton and Oakville Milton's Catholic elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton Catholic District School Board. See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Halton Catholic District School Board has its headquarters in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. There are also several private schools in Milton that belong to various independent school organizations.

Rural Milton as seen from the summit of Rattlesnake Point, one of Milton's many conservation parks.
Rural Milton as seen from the summit of Rattlesnake Point, one of Milton's many conservation parks.

Private Schools

Halton Catholic District School Board

Halton District School Board

Public Library System

Milton is served by a recently renovated main branch located in the downtown core. A site has been secured for the library's first branch with architect selection and construction and occupancy in 2008.

Milton Public Library provides the community with materials, programs and services to support and encourage informal learning. Special emphasis is placed on providing a collection of popular materials and meeting the information needs of the public by providing a link to other resources.

Library Roles

In 2005, the Milton Public Library celebrated its sesquicentennial year.

Government

Town Council 1980-Present

Halton Regional Council

Milton is listed under the Halton Riding

Canadian House of Commons:

Legislative Assembly of Ontario:

Recreation

Milton has many conservation parks, campgrounds and recreational areas. For the provincial electoral district see Halton (provincial electoral district Halton is a federal electoral district The House of Commons (Chambre des communes is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. See also Politics of Ontario The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (also known as Ontario Legislative Assembly or OntLA) is the Legislature Ted Chudleigh is a Politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre The conservation parks in the Milton area are owned by Conservation Halton, a conservation authority. Conservation Halton (CH formerly known as the Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities

View from the Niagara Escarpment near Rattlesnake Point
View from the Niagara Escarpment near Rattlesnake Point

Local Events

Every Labour Day weekend in Milton the annual Milton Steam-Era takes place. The Niagara Escarpment is a long Escarpment, or Cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through The Bruce Trail is a Hiking (and multi-use trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada. Conservation Halton (CH formerly known as the Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities Crawford Lake near Campbellville Ontario is a Conservation area owned and operated by the Halton Region Conservation Authority. Glen Eden is a ski area in Milton Ontario with Skiing, Snowboarding, and snow tubing. John A Tonelli (born March 23, 1957 in Hamilton, Ontario) was a National Hockey League centre. Kelso Conservation Area is located near Milton Ontario and is owned and operated by Conservation Halton. Mohawk Racetrack is a Harness racing track in Campbellville Ontario. Mount Nemo in Burlington Ontario is a Conservation area owned and operated by Conservation Halton. Mountsberg Conservation Area near Campbellville Ontario is widely known for their Raptor Centre Rattlesnake Point may refer to Rattlesnake Point (Canada, a geographic area near Toronto Canada Rattlesnake Point (USA, a mountain Steam Era is a festival held every Labour Day Weekend in the Town of Milton Ontario featuring historic Steam tractors See also Steam-Era is the annual show produced by the "Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association" held at the Milton Fairgrounds. Steam engines from the turn of the century silently puff their way around the grounds. Hundreds of tractors and stationary engines along with antique cars, models and agricultural displays recreate life in the rural country a 100 years ago.

The Milton Fall Fair happens every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 60 years. Events include: Agricultural show, midway, livestock, entertainment, the Demolition Derby and other traditional county fair events. An agricultural show is a public event showcasing the equipment animals sports and recreation associated with Agriculture and Animal husbandry. Demolition derby is a motor-sport usually presented at County fairs and festivals The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic subdivision area of Milton.

A farmer's market operates on Main St. in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm from May through October. The section of Main St. that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event. Local Farmers proudly display "picked fresh this morning" produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors.

Development

The town has very easy access throughout the GTA by Highways 401 and 407 towards Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton on the town, or by the former Highway 25 (Halton Road 25). The Greater Toronto Area (locally abbreviated as the GTA) is the most populous Metropolitan area in Canada. Highway 407, officially called the 407 Express Toll Route (ETR, is a Tollway located in the Greater Toronto Area, southern Ontario, Canada Oakville ( 2006 population 165613, was auctioned off to William Chisholm in 1827 Burlington ( 2006 population 164415 is a city located at the western end of Lake Ontario Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population There are two key freight railway routes (both by CN and CP), passenger services from GO Transit, and VIA Rail passenger connections in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor in both neighbouring Oakville and Georgetown. "Railroad" and "Railway" both redirect here For other uses see Railroad (disambiguation. The Canadian Pacific Railway ( VIA Rail Canada (also referred to as VIA Rail and VIA; ˈviːə 'vee-ah' is an independent Crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail Oakville ( 2006 population 165613, was auctioned off to William Chisholm in 1827 Georgetown is a community in the town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. There is close proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport along Highway 401 (under 40 km from 401/Halton 25 exit). Lester B Pearson International Airport is a major International airport serving Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated 27 kilometres (17 mi northwest

Milton Transit was reorganized in 2004, to provide public transportation service throughout the urban centre, as well as a feeder route for GO Transit trains and buses. Milton Transit is the Public transit system in the Town of Milton, Ontario, Canada. Milton is currently renting buses from Oakville Transit. Oakville Transit is the public transportation provider in Oakville, Ontario, Canada since 1972.

While most of the development is suburban in nature, larger lots are being developed closer to the Escarpment. The major industries in Milton are automotive, advanced manufacturing, distribution and food production.

Residential growth has increased substantially over the past several years due to completion of "The Big Pipe" project; designed to deliver water to the town from Lake Ontario. Since this time, Milton has developed 4 new subdivisions, including Hawthorne Village, and several new ones are under development by Mattamy Homes and various other builders. Hawthorne Village is a suburban community in Milton which was established by Mattamy in 1999 Two new grade schools have been built as well as the Crossroads Centre shopping plaza that includes various major retail stores and restaurants. An eight screen movie theatre is operated by Cineplex Entertainment under their Galaxy Cinemas brand and opened on June 30, 2006. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The population in Milton continues to rise. It has been forecast that by 2021, the population of Milton will have risen to 106,000.

Growth and development have been a divisive issue for the city, sparking resentment of original town residents, and newer residents. In regards to Milton's growth and decline of it's downtown core, Mayor Gordon Krantz said ". . . You can't survive on sentiment and emotions, that's for sure. It might sound hard-hearted, but that's the hard reality of it. "[2]

Notable Figures

Since the town's inauguration there have been many famous residents. The list includes:

References

  1. ^ Town of Milton
  2. ^ TheStar.com | News | Milton's boom a bust for some

External links

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