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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - TOURISM IN AND
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Milton is located only 20 minutes west of Toronto at
exits 312 and 320. Our many tourist attractions and activities
are enough to satisfy local residents and visitors alike. While
visiting our quaint town you may wish to take in the beautiful scenery
of our Mill Pond or enjoy a scenic
walk along the Niagara Escarpment.
Our downtown also offers many small
shops which offer both small town
hospitality and great deals.
Below are some of the wonderful
activities available to Miltonians
and our visitors. We have
visited all the attractions listed
on this page and can assure you that
each will not leave you
disappointed! The activities
available in, an throughout the Halton Region,
are
without a doubt some of the best
in Ontario! The attractions below
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Just 5 minutes north of Milon on Hwy
25,
Chudleigh's Apple Farm is
full of activities for the entire
family. Every year, in late
summer and fall, families come to
pick their own apples, and enjoy the
farm-themed entertainment area.
Come enjoy the outdoors and purchase
one of their fresh baked pies!
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Conservation Halton
is a community based environmental agency that protects local ecosystems
in partnership with its watershed municipalities. Hilton Falls, Kelso,
Crawford Lake, Rattlesnake Point and Mountsberg are all a short drive
from Milton.
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Country
Heritage Park is an
interactive heritage park depicting
agriculture and rural life over the
last 150 years.
Nestled in the shadow of the Niagara
Escarpment south of Highway 401, on Tremaine Road west of Milton,
Ontario, it offers educational
programs for school children
including elementary and high school,
special events, attractions, tour
group programs, day camps,
historical interpretation of
exhibits, an outstanding collection
of antique tractors, steam engines,
farm equipment and rural life
artifacts. Country Heritage Park is operated by
Country Heritage Experiences Inc., a
not-for-profit association.
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Escarpment
CountryTM is the natural area surrounding Milton including
the hamlets of Campbellville, Moffat and Hornby. The central focus
of this area is the Niagara
Escarpment. This website offers many natural and man-made
attractions including leisure pursuits such as dining, shopping, rock
climbing, hiking, skiing, fairs, festivals and farm markets.
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The
Halton
Region Museum is located within Kelso Conservation on the edge
of the Niagara Escarpment. Originally the homestead of the
Alexander Family, the museum now allows visitors to explore the original
farm buildings in a natural setting.
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At Right: Milton Visitor and Community Information
Services. Located at Chris Hadfield Park.
Approximately 1 km south of the 401 at exit 320 (Hwy 25).
Phone:
(905)693-1157
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Mohawk Racetrack is located
just outside of Milton and is only a
25 minute drive west of Toronto.
Major league harness racing is
scheduled five nights a week at the
picturesque Campbellville oval in
the Spring and Fall; Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday evenings, with Sundays and
Wednesdays dark. Post time each race
night is 7:40 p.m.
Harness Racing Info>
Mohawk Slots is
home to 750 slot machines in their newly renovated 20,000 square foot
area. Its ambiance and state of the art slot machines will dazzle your
senses. Play your favorite slot machines, enjoy dinner in their
restaurant, and watch harness racing at its best!
Info on Mohawk Slots>
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Widely
known as Canada's largest leather store, or by its recognizable phrase
"Its worth the drive to Acton",
The
Olde Hide House remains an excellent spot for out-of-town
visitors. Its size and reputation allows The Olde Hide House to
offer high quality garments at a fraction of the price.
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The
Milton Steam Era
offers the chance for young and old to see puffing steam engines,
chugging gas tractors, humming gasoline engines, put-putting old cars
and trucks...all lovingly restored to their original beauty and working
condition.
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Located only minutes west of Milton
Springridge
Farm offers visitors seasonal and educational tours, birthday
parties, and a number of outdoor
activities. The restored 19th
century barn is brimming with fresh
seasonal produce, gifts, decorator
items, preserves, and baking.
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