The famous Brain Brewery sold beer with 80% alcohol content
The famous Brain Brewery was founded in 1832. The owner was Englishman John Brain. After the proclamation of prohibition (1916–1927), the brewery was closed.
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Canada Day! July 1st
Fly the flag for Canada!
Our home and native land.Canada Day is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867
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The Old Armoury. From Military Roots to the Home of Georgetown’s Globe Theatre
The Old Armoury is a wood frame post and beam structure of approximately 5,000 square feet which was built by the village of Georgetown in ... -
Limehouse. The historic village has been known since 1805
Limehouse. The historic village has been known since 1805 Esquesing Township was surveyed in 1818. The first settler in the Limehouse area was Adam ... -
Crawford Lake. Historical unique Iroquoian village in Canada
Crawford Lake, located near Milton in Ontario, is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, At the center of the lake lies a reconstructed Unique Iroquoian village
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Cheltenham Badlands. Fascinating red landscape like on Mars in Ontario
This distinctive and seemingly badlands landscape in Caledon was formed at the bottom of an ancient sea more than 400 million years ago.
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Papertown – that’s what Georgetown used to be called back in the days
The story of Georgetown’s nickname Papertown is deeply tied to the rise and eventual decline of its once-thriving paper industry, around the Barber family
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Silver Creek. History of the lost hamlet dates to 1849.
Silver Creek. Ontario. Halton Hills. The history of village begins about 1849. In 1850 John Graham opened a saw and gristmill with the creek as ... -
What are the first plants to bloom in the Spring in Ontario? Top early native wildflowers
Which first plants in Ontario bloom in spring? Hepatica and Bloodroot lead the pack as reliable harbingers of warmer days. Keep an eye on local ... -
Georgetown’s Dominion Seed House and Old Seed House Garden
Dominion Seed House was a legendary company in Georgetown. Founded by W. Bradley in 1928, it became known across Canada as the largest mail-order seed ... -
Books about the history of Georgetown and Halton Hills
Books about the history of Georgetown and Halton Hills, Acton, The Barber Dynamo, Glen Williams from the best historical website Esquesing Historical Society.
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Hotel McGibbon, the Clark Hotel: A Landmark with 150 Years of History
The hotel McGibbon was an integral part of Georgetown’s history for over 150 years, evolving from a 19th-century traveler’s stop to a modern condo memorial. ... -
Main Street in Georgetown in colourized, historical photos
Main Street in Georgetown, Ontario, serves as the historic core of this charming community. This short history spans from humble mill beginnings in the 1820s
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Churchill: The Highest Point in Halton Hills
At 414 metres (1,358 feet), the highest point in Halton Hills is found in the small, historic village of Churchill, just outside Acton. This modest ... -
Stewarttown: A Deeply Rooted History (Since 1819)
For more than 140 years, the town of Stewarttown proudly held the title of the capital of the Esquesing Township! In 1974, it became part ... -
Maple Syrup: The history of Canada’s sweetest tradition
Maple syrup is produced only in the northeastern part of North America. The species of maple primarily used to make maple syrup is the sugar ... -
Ontario’s Trillium: The history behind the iconic symbol of Ontario
The white trillium serves as the official flower and emblem of the province of Ontario. On March 25, 1937, the Ontario chose as its official ... -
Birds of Ontario and Halton Hills. The most common species.
Birds of Ontario and Halton Hills. Here is a brief guide to the birds you can see in our area. If you want to know ... -
Don’t litter! How long does it take for plastics to decompose in nature?
People who throw garbage (glass bottles, PVC etc) in nature are selfish, inconsiderate pieces of stupid people. My comfort is everything else that lives here
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Scotsdale Farm’s history dates to 1938. The Bennetts and their legendary breeds.
The Scotsdale Farm was established in 1938, when Violet and Stewart Bennett purchased the 200-acre property and settled in the area near Georgetown.
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Acton: Proudly Rooted in History Since 1825
For almost 150 years this place has been called Acton. It was 1844 when Robert Swan, our first postmaster, suggested this name to replace “Adamsville”
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Ashgrove. The Historic Hamlet and Samuel Watkins is probably the best known pioneer
Ashgrove has been the hub of a thriving community since 1820. It was first known as Leonard’s Corners after Edward Leonard, who purchased property …
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Magical fall colours at Scotsdale Farm, Halton Hills
Scotsdale Farm is one of the most beautiful spots in Halton Hills and favourite spot for photographers and filmmakers. 531 acres of rolling hills, woodlands.
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What do blue and white blaze marks of the Bruce Trail mean?
What blue and white blaze marks of the Bruce Trail mean? Philip Gosling, one of the four founders of the Bruce Trail, marked the first ... -
Lucy Maud Montgomery. Discover her hidden Life in Norval
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 – 1942). World famous author spent 9 years of her life in Norval together with her husband – the reverend at ... -
The history of Georgetown began in 1781
In 1781 the British Government started purchasing land from the Mississauga NationCharles The name Georgetown was named after one of his sons George.
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Famous paintings of Glen Williams by Alfred Joseph Casson, member of the Group of Seven
One of the greats of Canadian art is Alfred Joseph Casson. When he passed away in 1992 at the blessed age of 94, he left ... -
Scotsdale Farm, home of old-growth forest and Ontario’s oldest trees
Scottsdale Farm is situated north of Georgetown, on Trafalgar Road. This 531 acre heritage property is a popular hiking spot where you can see some ... -
Limehouse trails. Rock crevices at the site of the historic limestone kilns
Limehouse Conservation Area is known for its rock crevices, well-preserved limestone kilns and remains of an old mill. Located on the Niagara Escarpment, about 2km ... -
Silver Creek Falls. The place where the sawmill and grist mill were built
Silver Creek The area between present day Acton and Georgetown was once home to mills, taverns general stores stone quarries and of course, lumber operations
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John Forster. Canadian portrait painter and landscape artist born in Norval
John Wycliffe Lowes Forster (1850–1938) was a prominent Canadian portrait painter and landscape artist. Born on December 31, 1850, in Norval, Ontario.
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Wilbur Lake. The History of the vanished pond in Georgetown
Wilbur Lake (sometimes spelled Wilber Lake) was a small, man-made pond in the heart of Georgetown, Ontario, formed along Silver Creek in the early 19th ... -
Ghost of Jimmy still protects the Acton Town Hall
The Acton Town Hall is a two–storey Italianate building constructed in 1883. The Town Hall for the former Town of Acton was the centre of ... -
Rattlesnake Point. High rocks with beautiful views of Niagara Escarpment.
Rattlesnake Point is one of the most beautiful spots in Southern Ontario. Popular rock climbing spot and features breathtaking views of the Niagara Escarpment.
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Scotsdale Farm. Frozen in time and cold Canadian winter
Frozen in time and cold Canadian winter the Scotsdale Farm is glowing in the beauty of ice and snow. Enter from Trafalgar Road and begin ... -
Kelso. Cliffs with the most beautiful views of Niagara Escarpment.
Kelso is a distinctive part of the Niagara Escarpment. There is a trail that runs along the escarpment that offers very nice views of the ... -
Devastating ice storm in Georgetown, Ontario, 2013
Freezing rain begun to fall on Halton Hils on December 20, 2013. Over 30mm of ice covered the trees and hydro lines. Much of the ... -
The Fenian Raids in Ontario (1865–1871) and Georgetown
Fenian Raids. The Fenian Brotherhood was an Irish-American revolutionary group aiming to capture Canadian territory to pressure Britain / Ireland independence.
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Dorothy Stone – artist who designed the Halton Hills Coat of Arms
Dorothy Stone’s life and death is a bit of a mystery. Some say she was eccentric, an “oddball” who lived in the house she built ... -
Georgetown railway station has been operating since 1855
The railway station was designed by Grand Trunk Railway Montreal (GTR) chief engineer Francis Thompson. It was built between 1855 and 1856 by the Grand ... -
Hilltop Tree Care. Expert Tree Maintenance You Can Trust
Hilltop Tree Care specializes in the maintenance and well being of your trees. The owner, Jason Morris, is a professional Arborist.
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Rockwood limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes
Towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, including one of the world’s largest, are a few of the natural wonders at Rockwood. You can view ... -
Scotsdale Farm – attractive film location. What movies were filmed there?
Scotsdale Farm is a popular filming location due to its rolling fields, historic barns, woodlands, along the Niagara Escarpment. Films: Reacher, Fahrenheit 451
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Hilton Falls. Trails in enchanting nature with unique history
Hilton Falls is a pleasant area for small hikes. The center of the area is not only a small lake and streams, and waterfall, about ... -
Dufferin Quarry Bridge. Unique views of the Niagara Escarpment. Trail
Dufferin Quarry Bridge. The unique views of the Niagara Escarpment. The Restoration Side Trail. The scenic overlooks of the city skylines like Mississauga.
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Glen Willimas 1825. The history of unique treasure in Halton Hills
The history of Glen Williams began in 1825. This year, Benajah Williams and his wife, brought their large family to lot 21, concession 10, Esquesing ... -
Glen Williams. One of the most picturesque villages in Ontario
Glen Williams is a charming historic village located within the town of Halton Hills in Ontario, Canada. Known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, boutique shops, ... -
200 years of Glen Williams – one of the most picturesque villages in Ontario
Glen Williams is celebrating 200 years! A day of celebrations, historical re-enactments, carnival and games was start on September 27, 2025.
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Georgetown Farmers’ Market is the highlight of community life
Georgetown Farmers’ Market Since 1993. Every Saturday 8:00am – 12:30pm / June – October / every year Main & Mill Street – Georgetown, Ontario
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Hungry Hollow. Hiking, Biking & More. Nature’s Hidden Gem in Georgetown
Hungry Hollow trail runs along the Silver Creek branch of the Credit River, nestled in a valley to the south of Georgetown. Short history of ... -
The Georgetown Boys. The long journey to Canada
The Georgetown Boys. In 1920s, the Canadian Armenian Relief Association was formed to gather information about Armenian children who survived the genocide.
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Terra Cotta Trails at the Conservation Area est. 1958
The summer cottages led Rod Clancy to create a summer park, which eventually became the Terra Cotta Conservation Area in 1958. This highly successful attraction ... -
Fred Helson and the Helson Gallery. Georgetown’s Artistic Heartbeat
he Helson Gallery in Georgetown is known for exhibiting diverse artwork. The gallery, named after Fred Helson, a prominent figure in the local art scene.
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History of Norval. The earliest settler arrived about 1818
The modern history of Norval begins on the 28th October, 1818. The earliest settler, Loyalist Alexander McNab and family, arrived about 1820.
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Terra Cotta’s history dates to 1822, by the Credit River full of salmon
Salmon! At spawning time one could fairly walk across the Credit here on the backs of spawning Atlantic Salmon. So said the pioneers in this ... -
The 1942 Ford Fire Truck: A Wartime Legacy in Georgetown, Ontario
1942 Ford fire engine from Town of Halton Hills. The 1942 Ford Fire Truck was purchased by Halton Hills in the 1940s and served the ... -
St. Elias The Prophet church. Ukrainian architectural wooden jewel
Two years and 7 million dollars later St. Elias The Profit Church on Heritage Road is up and as beautiful as before. On April 5, ... -
Halton Hills celebrates 50th birthday. Do you know the history?
On January 1, 2024, the Town of Halton Hills celebrated 50 years. The Town of Halton Hills was formed through the provincially mandated amalgamation of ... -
The original name of the Credit River was as Missinnihe, the Trusting Creek
Have you ever wondered how the Credit River got its name? The English name dates back to the early days of French fur trading, when ... -
Georgetown’s Barber Mill Dynamo, 1888. The first long-distance transmission of hydro power in North America.
Did you know that the Barber Mill Dynamo in Georgetown, built in 1888, was the first electrical generating plant in North America use for long ... -
Silver Creek. Rocks, cliffs, pond, sunny forests, lookouts spots
Silver Creek’s lookout spots offer spectacular views of the escarpment especially in the fall when all the leaves change colours. Silver Creek Conservation Area has ... -
Head For The Hills 2023. Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival (photos)
Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival is a day of craft beer & cider sampling, gourmet food, and live music in the beautiful countryside. Head For The ... -
Canada Day 2023. Celebration of our history, culture and achievements
Canadians across the country celebrate their history, nation, culture and achievements on July 1, every year. This day has been celebrated since July 1, 1868, ... -
Georgetown Memorial Arena was built in 1922 and the famous hockey players of Halton Hills
Georgetown Memorial Arena is gone now but did you know that it was built in 1922 to replace to replace the natural skating rink – ... -
Boston Presbyterian Church. More than 200 years of history
It was 1781 when when the British Government started purchasing land from the Mississauga Nation. In 1819 the government began offering free land grants and ... -
August 26, 2022 / Rock’n Roll’n Classics Car Show in Downtown Georgetown
Main Street in Downtown Georgetown. Over 180 classic cars from the 1920s to 1983 in a full on-street juried car show set to great music! ... -
Head For The Hills 2019. Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival. Photos
Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival, Head For The Hills, is for anyone who enjoys craft beer – from big brand beer drinkers to craft beer enthusiasts. ... -
Halton Hills and Canada’s 150th birthday in Glen Williams
On Canada’s 150th birthday Halton Hills became the most patriotic town. 57, 073 flags were flying on houses, porches, balconies, cars, flag posts and anywhere ... -
Canada Day 2022. This time after 155 years.
After two years of political pandemonium, the famous Canada Day was held again in 2022. This time after 155 years. It was raining in Glen ... -
War Memorials and Remembrance Parks in Halton Hills
The original war memorial in Georgetown. It was erected in 1920, in memory of the local men who died in the Great War. It was ... -
The 170th Georgetown Fall Fair 2016 is one of the biggest community
Georgetown Fall Fair is one of the biggest community events in Halton Hills. Yes, it’s a great fun and family event but also an opportunity ... -
Exhibition of altered books at The Helson Gallery in Georgetown
When is a book not a book? When it’s been transformed into a one-of-a kind work of art! This fascinating artform dates to medieval times ... -
Snowbirds salute Halton Hills and Georgetown
Snowbirds salute Halton Hills and Georgetown. Canada’s Most Patriotic Town. August 31 2017. The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian ... -
The Old Armoury in Georgetown. 100th Anniversary of WW1
The Old Armoury in Georgetown. One hundred and forty eight years ago, under the threat of an attack on their homes and their freedom, the ... -
Head For The Hills 2022. Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival. Photos
Georgetown’s Craft Beverage Festival is a day of craft beer & cider sampling, gourmet food, and live music in the beautiful countryside. Head For The ...