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Encyclopedia > Halton Hills, Ontario
Map showing location of Halton Hills within Halton Region
Map showing location of Halton Hills within Halton Region

Halton Hills (2006 population 55,000) is a town in the the Regional Municipality of Halton, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located within the Greater Toronto Area. It has a land area of 284.7 km², a labour force of 24,020, and an average family income of $52,781. Image File history File links User talk:Earl Andrew#IMAGES - PLEASE READ File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Halton Regional Municipality, or Halton Region, is located in Ontario, Canada, and is a part of the Greater Toronto Area. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (de facto) Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 106 24... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Halton Hills is an amalgamated community, comprising of the former Equesing Township, and consisting of two key urban centres, Georgetown and Acton. Listed below are other communities, some that were incorporated, and others as historic landmarks. There are also natural features within these bounds, including the Niagara Escarpment, and the Bruce Trail. Many of these local features are protected by the Conservation Halton, Credit River Conservation & Grand River Conservation Authority. Georgetown is a community in the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. ... Acton is located in south central Ontario on the Black Creek, an eventual tributary of the Credit River. ... Rattlesnake Point near Milton, Ontario. ... The Bruce Trail is a hiking (and multi-use) trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada. ... The Conservation Halton logo featuring the turkey vulture, the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario shoreline. ... Grand River Conservation Authority is responsible for preserving the natural beauty of parks and water shed along the Grand River. ...


The current Mayor of Halton Hills is Rick Bonnette. The Town Council consists of three Councillors representing each of the town's 4 wards. A ward is an electoral district used in local politics, most notably in England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and many cities in the United States and the federal district of Washington, DC. Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods...


Communities

Communities surrounding Halton Hills: Acton is located in south central Ontario on the Black Creek, an eventual tributary of the Credit River. ... Georgetown is a community in the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. ... Glen Williams is a hamlet in the Credit River Valley of the province of Ontario, Canada. ... Limehouse is located in southern Ontario, Canada and is a community of approximately 700 people. ...

Guelph/Eramosa is a township in midwestern Ontario, Canada in Wellington County. ... Erin (population 11,000) is a town in Wellington County, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Caledon (2001 population 50,595) is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. ... Map of Halton Region with Milton highlighted Milton (2006 population 58,700) is a town in southern Ontario, Canada, about 40 km west of Toronto on Highway 401, and is the western terminus for GO Transits Milton Line commuter train and bus corridor. ... Nickname: Flower City Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village)   1873 (town)   1974 (city) Mayor Susan Fennell Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members) MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi MPPs Vic Dhillon, Linda Jeffrey, Kuldip Kular Area    - City 266. ... Motto: Stand By Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Halton Regional Municipality Established 1874 Mayor Rob MacIsaac Governing Body Burlington City Council MPs Mike Wallace (CPC), Garth Turner Independent MPPs Former Cam Jackson (PC) Area    - City 187 km²  (72 sq mi) Population    - City (2001) 150,8361(sc)  - Density 806. ... Map of Halton Region with Milton highlighted Milton (2006 population 58,700) is a town in southern Ontario, Canada, about 40 km west of Toronto on Highway 401, and is the western terminus for GO Transits Milton Line commuter train and bus corridor. ... Motto: Avancez (French: Go forward) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Halton Region Wards 6 Neighbourhoods 12 Established 1827 Town Mayor Rob Burton. ... Motto: Pride in our past, Faith in our future Location of Mississauga in the Regional Municipality of Peel in the province of Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Peel Established 1968, as a town Incorporated 1974, as a city  - City Mayor Hazel McCallion  - Local government Mississauga City Council (9...

External links

  • Town of Halton Hills website
  • Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Serving Halton Hills (Acton, Georgetown and surrounding area)
  • Halton Hills Public Library
    • Search the library catalogue
  • Information on municipal elections

  Results from FactBites:
 
Halton Hills, Ontario - definition of Halton Hills, Ontario in Encyclopedia (126 words)
Halton Hills (2002 population 47,600) is a town in Halton Regional Municipality, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Halton Hills is an amalgamated community, consisting of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, surrounded by a rural area.
The current Mayor of Halton Hills is Rick Bonnette.
Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (169 words)
Halton Regional Municipality, or Halton Region, is located in Ontario, Canada, and is a part of the Greater Toronto Area.
It is comprised of the city of Burlington and the towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills and is policed by the Halton Regional Police Services.
Halton Region has a population of 375,229 (2001) spread out over 232,000 acres (939 km²) of land.
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