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'''Milton''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 census]] population 53,939) is a town in southern [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], about 40 km west of [[Toronto]] on [[Highway 401 (Ontario)|Highway 401]], and is the western terminus for [[GO Transit]]'s [[Milton (GO Transit)|Milton Line]] commuter train and bus corridor.
Milton is part of the [[Greater Toronto Area]] and is the seat of [[Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario|Halton Region]], and is on the edge of the [[Niagara Escarpment]], a [[UNESCO]] world [[biosphere reserve]] and the [[Bruce Trail]].
Milton received a tremendous amount of publicity following the release of the results of the 2006 Census, which indicated that Milton was the fastest growing community in Canada, with a 71.4% increase in population between 2001 and 2006.
==History==
The town took root out of a settlement by Jasper Martin, along the [[Sixteen Mile Creek]], who immigrated from [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], [[England]] with his wife Sarah and two sons on [[May 17]], [[1818]]. Martin was granted 100 acres (405,000 m²) of land, from the Crown in 1820, designated Lot 14, Concession 2, Township of Trafalgar, Halton County, in the District of Gore. Martin later built a grist mill along the creek and created a pond, known as Mill Pond, to power his mill. The mill became the centre of settlement for others as they settled in the region. In 1837 the area had a population of approximately 100 people and was named Mill Town. The town, as it is today, soon after became known as Milton, although not because of the homonymic similarity to Mill Town. The Martin family were instead paying tribute to author [[John Milton]]. The two principal property owners of the young town were the Martins and the Fosters. The current site of Milton's town hall was donated from Mr. Hugh Foster (and thus, Hugh Foster Hall).<ref>http://www.milton.ca/Living-0-267.htm</ref>
[[Image:Milton Condos1.jpg|left|thumb|[[Apartment]] Buildings in Milton across from Milton's Mill Pond]]
[[Image:Downtown_Milton.jpg|right|thumb|300px|downtown Milton]]
Milton was incorporated into a town in 1857, after being chosen as county seat for Halton. In 1974, the present municipal structure was created when the Regional Municipality of Halton, replaced Halton County.
The new town of Milton added parts of the former township of Esquesing (most of this township comprises [[Halton Hills]]), all of [[Nassagaweya Township]] including the village of [[Campbellville, Ontario|Campbellville]], and the northern sections of Trafalgar and Nelson from (a 1962 annexation of the former townships) [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] and [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] respectively.
With the addition of the [[Niagara Escarpment]] lands, [[tourism]], [[recreation]], and heritage conservation have increased in importance. The [[Halton Region Museum]] which has a large number of historic agricultural buildings and the [[Halton County Radial Railway]] museum are located in Milton, as is Country Heritage Park (formerly the [[Ontario Agricultural Museum]]). Five large parks operated by [[Conservation Halton]] reside in the town and [[Mohawk Raceway]] is located near Campbellville.
[[Image:Milton_Town_Hall.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The historic Milton old town hall in Victoria Park.]]
==Demographics==
According to the [[Canada 2001 Census]] there were 31,005 people living in Milton. (The population of Milton as of 2006 is 53,939). As of 2001 there were 10,933 Housing units.
*The average population density per square kilometer was 85.9 persons.
Age population was: 26.4% of the population was 19 and below, 63.1% of the population ages 20-64 and 10.5% 65 and older.
*The median income for a household in the town was $39,795.
*The average household income for a family with two earners was $94,384.
*With one earner in a family, $64,043.
*Males had an average income of $60,069 versus $40,897 for females.
*27.1% of the population had completed high school. 11.4% a Trades certificate or diploma. 22.9% College. 22.9% University.
*15.7% of the population had not completed high school.
*The linguistic makeup of the town was English as a [[mother tongue]] for 89.7% of the population.
French as a mother tongue for 1.2% of the population and 0.4% of the population English and French. 8.7% of the populations mother tongue was a language other than French and or English.
*90.8% of the population could speak English only, 0.0% of the town could speak French only and 4.8% of the population could speak English and French. 0.3% of the population could not speak English or French.
*3.3% of the population consisted of [[visible minorities]].
==Local Events==
Every labour day weekend in Milton the annual Milton [[Steam Era|Steam-Era]] takes place. Steam-Era is the annual show produced by the "Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association" held at the Milton Fairgrounds. Steam engines from the turn of the century silently puff their way around the grounds. Hundreds of tractors and stationary engines along with antique cars, models and agricultural displays recreate life in the rural country a 100 years ago.
The Milton Fall Fair happens every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 60 years. Events include: [[Agricultural show]], midway, livestock, entertainment, the [[Demolition Derby]] and other traditional county fair events. The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic subdivision area of Milton.
A farmer's market operates on Main St. in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm from May through October. The section of Main St. that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event. Local Farmers proudly display "picked fresh this morning" produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors.
==Education==
Milton's public [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton District School Board]]. Milton's Catholic [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton Catholic District School Board]]. There are also several private schools in Milton that belong to various independent school organizations.
[[Image:Milton_Rural1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Rural Milton as seen from the summit of Rattlesnake Point, one of Milton's many conservation parks.]]
===Private Schools===
* Milton Christian School (JK-4)
* [[Hitherfield Preparatory School]] (JK-8)
* Keswick Sutherland School & Equestrian Center (JK-8)
* Milton Heights Academy (JK-8)
* Halton Waldorf School (JK-8)
===Halton Catholic District School Board===
* Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic High School (9-12)
* Guardian Angels Catholic School (J-8)
* Holy Rosary Catholic School (JK-8)
* Our Lady of Victory School (JK-8)
* St. Peter's School (JK-8)
===Halton District School Board===
* Brookville Public School (JK-8)
* Bruce Trail Public School (JK-7)
* Chris Hadfield Public School (JK-8)
* E.C. Drury High School (9-12)
* E.W. Foster Public School (JK-5)
* Hawthorne Village Public School (JK-7)
* J.M. Denyes Public School (JK-5)
* Martin Street Public School (JK-5)
* Milton District High School (9-12)
* Robert Baldwin Public School (JK-5)
* Sam Sherratt Public School (JK-8)
* W.I. Dick Middle School (6-8)
===Public Library System===
Milton is served by a recently renovated main branch located in the downtown core. A site has been secured for the library's first branch with architect selection and construction in 2007 and occupancy in 2008.
[http://www.mpl.on.ca/ Milton Public Library] provides the community with materials, programs and services to support and encourage informal learning. Special emphasis is placed on providing a collection of popular materials and meeting the information needs of
the public by providing a link to other resources.
====Library Roles====
* Independent Learning Centre
* Popular Materials Library
* Preschoolers' Door to Learning
* Broker / Link to other Resources
In 2005, the Milton Public Library celebrated its sesquicentennial year.
== Recreation ==
Milton has many conservation parks, campgrounds and recreational areas. The conservation parks in the Milton area are owned by [[Conservation Halton]], a [[Conservation Authority|conservation authority]].
[[Image:ConservationHalton.png|right]]
* [[Bruce Trail]]
* [[Conservation Halton]]
* [[Crawford Lake Conservation Area]]
* Drumquin Park BMX track & Oakville Model Flying Club
* [[Glen Eden (ski area)|Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre]]
* [[John Tonelli]] Sports Centre
* [[Kelso Conservation Area]]
* Milton Mill Pond & Rotary Park
* Milton Heights Campgrounds
* Milton Leisure Centre
* Milton Memorial Arena
* Milton Sports Centre Arena
* [[Mohawk Raceway]]
* [[Mount Nemo Conservation Area]]
* [[Mountsberg Conservation Area]]
* [[Rattlesnake Point]]
==Development==
The town has very easy access throughout the [[Greater Toronto Area|GTA]] by [[Highway 401 (Ontario)|Highways 401]] and [[Highway 407 (Ontario)|407]] towards [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]], [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] on the town, or by the former Ontario Highway 25 (Halton Road 25). There are two key freight [[railway]] routes ( both by [[CN]] and [[Canadian Pacific Railway|CP]] ), passenger services from [[GO Transit]], and [[VIA Rail]] passenger connections in the [[Quebec City-Windsor Corridor]] in both neighbouring [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] and [[Georgetown, Ontario|Georgetown]]. There is close proximity to [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]] along Highway 401 (under 40 km from 401/Halton 25 exit).
[[Milton Transit]] was reorganized in 2004, to provide public transportation service throughout the urban centre, as well as a feeder route for [[GO Transit]] trains and buses. Milton is currently renting buses from [[Oakville Transit]].
While most of the development is suburban in nature, larger lots are being developed closer to the Escarpment. The major industries in Milton are automotive, advanced maufacturing, distribution and food production.
Residential growth has increased substantially over the past several years due to completion of "The Big Pipe" project; designed to deliver water to the town from Lake Ontario. Since this time, Milton has developed 4 new subdivisions and several new ones are under development by Mattamy Homes and various other builders. Two new grade schools have been built as well as the Crossroads Centre shopping plaza that includes a [[Wal Mart]], a [[Canadian Tire]], a [[Montana's Cookhouse]] restaurant and several other smaller scale stores. An eight screen movie theatre is operated by [[Cineplex Entertainment]] under their Galaxy Cinemas brand and opened on [[June 30]], [[2006]].
The population in Milton continues to rise. It has been forcasted that by 2021, the population of Milton will have risen to 106,000.
==Notable Figures==
Since the town's inauguration there have been many famous residents. The list includes:
*[[Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia]], exiled [[House of Romanov]] heiress who lived in [[Campbellville, Ontario|Campbellville]] in late 1940s.
*[[Chris Hadfield]], [[NASA]] [[Astronaut]];
*Chris Charles, Renowned Molecular Biologist;
*[[David James Elliott]] of TV's [[JAG]],
*[[Ron Featherstone]] electrician for Ontario's first electrically heated home
*[[Darren Haydar]], NHL player for the [[Atlanta Thrashers]]
*[[Bruce Hood]], [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] member, and retired NHL referee, travel agent, and aspiring politician,
*[[P.L. Robertson]], inventor of the [[Robertson screwdriver]],
*[[James W. Snow]], politician.
*[[John Tonelli]], retired NHL hockey player
*Tom Hnatiw, Television personality on [[Dream Car Garage]]
*Bardey Wakler, retired op painter,
*[[The Most Serene Republic]] (BAND), internationally successful Indie Rock band.
*[[Gurjit Singh]], former [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE Wrestler]] (also known as ''Mick Hans'', ''Tiger Ali Singh'' and ''Tiger Jeet Singh Jr'')
==Representation==
Town Council 1980-Present
* Mayor: Gordon Krantz
* Local Councilor Ward 1: Richard Day
* Local Councilor Ward 1: Brian Penman
* Local Councilor Ward 2: Mike Boughton
* Local Councilor Ward 2: Greg Nelson (as of June 14, 2007)
* Local Councilor Ward 3: Cindy Lunau
* Local Councilor Ward 3: Jan Mowbray
* Local Councilor Ward 4: Wendy Schau
* Local Councilor Ward 4: Paul Scherer
[[Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario|Halton]] Regional Council
* Local and Regional Councilor Wards 1 and 3: Barry Lee
* Local and Regional Councilor Wards 2 and 4: Colin Best
Milton is listed under the [[Halton (electoral district)|Halton Riding]]
[[Canadian House of Commons]]:
* Member of Parliament Garth Turner (Liberal as of [[February 6]], [[2007]])
[[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]]:
* Member of Provincial Parliament [[Ted Chudleigh]] ([[Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario|PC]])
==External links==
*[http://www.milton.ca Town of Milton]
*[http://www.mpl.on.ca/ Milton Public Library]
*[http://www.chamber.milton.on.ca/ Milton Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://chamber.milton.on.ca/FarmersMarket.html Milton Farmers Market]
*[http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com Milton Champion Newspaper]
*[http://www.escarpmentcountry.on.ca Escarpment Country Tourism]
*[http://www.miltonfair.com Official site of the Milton Fall Fair]
*[http://www.steam-era.com/ Official site of the Steam Era event]
*[http://www.miltonaircadets.com 820 Chris Hadfield Air Cadet Squadron]
*[http://www.onlife.ca/restaurants/on/milton_area Milton Area Restaurant Guide]
{{Canadian City Geographic Location|
North=[[Guelph-Eramosa, Ontario|Guelph-Eramosa]]|
West=[[Puslinch, Ontario|Puslinch]], [[Campbellville, Ontario|Campbellville]], [[Kitchener, Ontario|Kitchener]], [[Cambridge, Ontario|Cambridge]]|
Center=Milton|
East=[[Halton Hills, Ontario|Halton Hills]], [[Mississauga, Ontario|Mississauga]], [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]]|
South=[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]], [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]], [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]], [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]]|}}
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{{Greater Toronto Area}}
{{Subdivisions of Ontario}}
[[Category:Municipalities in Halton Region, Ontario]]
[[Category:Towns in Ontario]]
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