Milton Ontario - A place to visit and enjoy.
The residents of Milton have many things to regale about. Set among the beginnings of the Niagara Escarpment, it is a vibrant, growing city located in Southern Ontario just west of the city of Toronto. Milton boasts a population of about 110,000 and is considered one of North America’s fastest growing communities. Along with the growth, Milton has been recognized for numerous awards in several areas including planning and building, budgeting and marketing.
Many of the areas and regions around Toronto began forming in the late 1700's. However, Milton’s emergence began a bit later on with its development timing, and it wasn't until the early 1800’s that things began to grow. Milton was basically untouched land located at the base of the escarpment and aboriginal cornfields that had been the base of forming very small settlements started to pop up as the first Europeans began arriving. Folks from Northumberland England began to settle in the mid 1830’s establishing themselves in the area now comprising Martin Street and the Mill Pond north from Main Street. Many settlements begin with gristmills and Milton was no exception. The mill was erected utilizing power from the famous 16 Mile Creek that winds through Milton and down to Oakville, on to Lake Ontario. Once the mill was fully operational, the settlers were attracted and Milton gradually became the focus of a thriving farming community.
In the 1830's the first schools were being built and by the start of the 1840's churches began to emerge. Compared to today, the population was approximately 300. Many of the homes and buildings that were erected back then can still be found and enjoyed such as the Waldie Blacksmith Shop. If you are visiting the area some local things to take in include:
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area: Take in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Southern Ontario, lush trees, bold-faced cliffs, hidden caves and 100's of acres of protected land.
Crawford Lake Conservation Area: offers a rare meromictic lake and a 15th-century reconstructed Iroquoian village.
Halton County Radial Railway where you can see is a full-size operating electric railway and museum including historic electric railcars operating on two kilometers of scenic track.
FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton: is one of the community's cornerstone establishments for creativity! Here, you elevate your imagination in this unique, state-of-the-art facility offering exciting performing, visual, media and literary arts experiences for all ages.
Milton Film Forum: Milton offers a film forum coordinated through Film Circuit which is a division of the Toronto International Film Festival; the forum provides visitors with access to the latest independent, international and Canadian films and access to guest speakers associated with given films along with refreshments. A good time is usually had by all who attend.
The beauty of Milton is in its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment. There are hiking trails galore and reconstructions of trains and living spaces from pre-settlement days. Residents and business owners of Milton keep it beautiful and clean with a strong desire to remain a thriving and beautiful area.
Many of the areas and regions around Toronto began forming in the late 1700's. However, Milton’s emergence began a bit later on with its development timing, and it wasn't until the early 1800’s that things began to grow. Milton was basically untouched land located at the base of the escarpment and aboriginal cornfields that had been the base of forming very small settlements started to pop up as the first Europeans began arriving. Folks from Northumberland England began to settle in the mid 1830’s establishing themselves in the area now comprising Martin Street and the Mill Pond north from Main Street. Many settlements begin with gristmills and Milton was no exception. The mill was erected utilizing power from the famous 16 Mile Creek that winds through Milton and down to Oakville, on to Lake Ontario. Once the mill was fully operational, the settlers were attracted and Milton gradually became the focus of a thriving farming community.
In the 1830's the first schools were being built and by the start of the 1840's churches began to emerge. Compared to today, the population was approximately 300. Many of the homes and buildings that were erected back then can still be found and enjoyed such as the Waldie Blacksmith Shop. If you are visiting the area some local things to take in include:
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area: Take in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Southern Ontario, lush trees, bold-faced cliffs, hidden caves and 100's of acres of protected land.
Crawford Lake Conservation Area: offers a rare meromictic lake and a 15th-century reconstructed Iroquoian village.
Halton County Radial Railway where you can see is a full-size operating electric railway and museum including historic electric railcars operating on two kilometers of scenic track.
FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton: is one of the community's cornerstone establishments for creativity! Here, you elevate your imagination in this unique, state-of-the-art facility offering exciting performing, visual, media and literary arts experiences for all ages.
Milton Film Forum: Milton offers a film forum coordinated through Film Circuit which is a division of the Toronto International Film Festival; the forum provides visitors with access to the latest independent, international and Canadian films and access to guest speakers associated with given films along with refreshments. A good time is usually had by all who attend.
The beauty of Milton is in its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment. There are hiking trails galore and reconstructions of trains and living spaces from pre-settlement days. Residents and business owners of Milton keep it beautiful and clean with a strong desire to remain a thriving and beautiful area.
Restaurants:
Milton offers all there is in cuisine. From high end steak houses and sushi spots to burger and pizza stops that will reward your taste buds. For breakfast and brunch specialties you can try Grill Daddy on Main Street. Huge crispy waffles and eggs benedict will be sure to satisfy, and there are many more 'brecky' items to choose from. Looking for BBQ fare? Memphis BBQ & Wicked Wings will deliver with lip smacking pulled pork and beef to boot.
Marquee Steakhouse & Piano Lounge is a spot you can enjoy fine dining and they will accommodate your entire family, young and old. Relaxed music plays in the background as you enjoy dinner and conversation. For an upscale Italian experience you can try Pasqualino Fine Food Fine Wine. The reviews talk about very good dishes but the service falls short at times. Hopefully a visit will garner great food, service and memories in downtown Oakville.
Milton offers all there is in cuisine. From high end steak houses and sushi spots to burger and pizza stops that will reward your taste buds. For breakfast and brunch specialties you can try Grill Daddy on Main Street. Huge crispy waffles and eggs benedict will be sure to satisfy, and there are many more 'brecky' items to choose from. Looking for BBQ fare? Memphis BBQ & Wicked Wings will deliver with lip smacking pulled pork and beef to boot.
Marquee Steakhouse & Piano Lounge is a spot you can enjoy fine dining and they will accommodate your entire family, young and old. Relaxed music plays in the background as you enjoy dinner and conversation. For an upscale Italian experience you can try Pasqualino Fine Food Fine Wine. The reviews talk about very good dishes but the service falls short at times. Hopefully a visit will garner great food, service and memories in downtown Oakville.
When you visit Milton, one of the reasons may be the abundance of beautiful landscape and trails available to traverse. In town there natural attractions that will amaze and the surrounding area in and around the escarpment is full of walking and biking trails :
Victoria Park
Beautiful and chock full of heritage Playground, beautiful gardens as well as historic monuments including the original town bell that served from 1893 to 1985 are found when you visit here.
Mill Pond
The Mill Pond was the original holding basin for water used to power the town’s original mill. In 1967, the Town developed the park on Martin Street as a Centennial Project. It is said that the gazebo looks to be floating on the pond from certain angles. The Mill Pond Nature walk is a peaceful way to enjoy natural beauty right in the heart of Milton.
Victoria Park
Beautiful and chock full of heritage Playground, beautiful gardens as well as historic monuments including the original town bell that served from 1893 to 1985 are found when you visit here.
Mill Pond
The Mill Pond was the original holding basin for water used to power the town’s original mill. In 1967, the Town developed the park on Martin Street as a Centennial Project. It is said that the gazebo looks to be floating on the pond from certain angles. The Mill Pond Nature walk is a peaceful way to enjoy natural beauty right in the heart of Milton.