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.
GeorgetownOn. The history, nature, culture and people of Halton Hills.
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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 ...
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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”
Halton Hills In Images. Historical Atlas from 1877
Barber Mill 1877
Atlas Halton Hills 1877