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Encyclopedia > Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario

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. The regional seat is in Milton. The town of Oakville and the city of Burlington make up the largely urban area to the south, while the towns of Milton and Halton Hills comprise the largely rural area to the north. Halton Region has a population of 375,229 (2001) spread out over 232,000 acres (939 km²) of land. Its population is expected to reach 439,000 in 2006, making it one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Despite the unprecedented growth in residential development in Halton, agriculture is recognized as the predominant land use. Image File history File links Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal it began, loyal it remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th)  - Land 917,741 km²  - Water 158,654 km² (14. ... The Greater Toronto Area (called the GTA by local residents) is the largest metropolitan area in Canada and is centred around the fifth largest city in North America, Toronto, after Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. ... Burlington (2003 population 176,334) is located in the Golden Horseshoe, across the Lake Ontario and Burlington Bay harbour from Hamilton, in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada. ... Oakville (2004 population 171,894) is a town on Lake Ontario in southern Ontario, Canada, midway between Toronto (about 31 km away) and Hamilton (about 20 km away). ... Milton (2004 population 47,500) 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. ... Halton Hills (2002 population 47,600) is a town in Halton Regional Municipality, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Milton (2004 population 47,500) 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. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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The Ultimate Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario - American History Information Guide and Reference (149 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.
Halton Region has a population of 375,229 (2001) spread out over 232,000 acres (939 km²) of land.
Halton Hills - MSN Encarta (193 words)
Halton Hills, town in Halton Regional Municipality, southern Ontario, Canada.
Located west of Toronto, Halton Hills is in an agricultural and quarrying region.
Halton Hills is also home to the Bruce Trail, which winds along the Niagara Escarpment, an International Biosphere Reserve.
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