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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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 In Images. Historical Atlas from 1877
Barber Mill 1877
Atlas Halton Hills 1877