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Welcome to Welcome to

Escarpment Country is centered around the Town of Milton and encompasses 380

square kilometers of lush countryside, which includes the Niagara Escarpment and

watershed areas of the 12 Mile and 16 Mile Creeks. Situated at the western gateway to

the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe of southern

Ontario, Escarpment Country draws over 1.5 million visitors every year! Sports

enthusiasts are attracted by the area's hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, golf

courses, lakes and streams, and in winter, the cross country and downhill skiing and

snowboarding. Families visit Escarpment Country for the natural and man-made

attractions, fairs, festivals and farm markets. Come for a day or stay for the weekend

and you will want to return to see what Escarpment Country has to offer in spring,

summer, fall and winter.

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Greetings from the Milton Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Escarpment Country! Whether you're looking

for a spot to entertain guests, or a visitor looking for a unique

escape, our visitors guide is your essential source for travel

information about our picturesque Town of Milton.

While you are here, I hope you have a chance to attend one of

our many festivals and events, discover our artisan studios and

appreciate the hospitality of Escarpment Country.

During your stay, experience the sights and sounds of our

Milton Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings and bring home

some local goodness from our vendors. Our shops, spas, restaurants and world

class entertainment venues are waiting for you. We invite you to explore our

unique tourist destination and discover the beauty and charm of Milton.

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President, Milton Chamber of Commerce

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Table of Contents

Welcome toTM

Escarpment Country 2

Farms & Farm Markets 5

Attractions 9

Garden Centres & Nurseries 11

Shopping 12

Accommodations 14

Maps 18

Pan Am Milton 20

Calendar of Events 21

Business 28

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SCOTCH BLOCK WINERY

ANDREWS SCENIC ACRES

Pick Your Own, Farm Market

www. AndrewsScenic Acres.com

www.ScotchBlockWinery.com

Milton 905-878-5807

Andrews Scenic Acres

With a scenic view, a beautiful picnic

area, a large creative playground, a farm

animal corral and free hayrides, a visit to

Andrews' Scenic Acres is a pleasurable

family occasion. We have been

welcoming community visitors since

1980. At Andrews' farm there is always

something to pick from May 1 to Oct 31.

Those who visit our Winery will be

treated to a sampling of wonderful wines,

ranging from dry fruit and grape wines, to

ice type dessert wines. The name Scotch

Block Winery was chosen as a tribute to

the Scottish settlers who in 1820 were the

first European immigrants to survey and

settle in Esquesing Township, Halton

County. Scotch Block Winery is nestled

in an area of rich, fertile, rolling farmland

of which the scenic Niagara Escarpment

is a breathtaking backdrop.

Saturday mornings

Downtown Milton

Main Street

from Martin to James

May 16 to October 10, 2015

(Excluding June 7)

7 A.M. - 12 NOON

Visit the Milton

Chamber of

Commerce

Fresh fruits and vegetables,

meats, baked goods,

fresh cut flowers and crafts!

@MarketMilton

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Springridge

This beautiful fruit farm is located high on

the side of the Niagara Escarpment, just

west of Milton. Each season brings

something new to our restored 19th

century barn brimming with seasonal

produce, gourmet foods, home dcor

and gifts. Open daily 9 to 5, April to

Christmas.

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Baked Goods

Gourmet Food

Apples

Cider

Wagon Rides

Play Area

Farm Animals

Birthday Parties

Corporate Events

Open for the Season July 1st

In the FallSweet Corn &

Pick-your-own

Apples

905-878-2725

www.chudleighs.com

9528 Regional Road 25

3 km North of Hwy. 401

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Pick Your Own and Ready Picked

Strawberries and Pumpkins

Home Grown and Local, In-season

Fruit & Vegetables

Real Dairy Soft Serve Ice Cream!

Enjoy Fresh Baked Treats !

Honey, Maple Syrup & Gourmet

Foods all from Ontario

Stonehaven FarmsMarket & Pick Your Own

Giant Corn Maze (night adventures available)

Free Admission to Kid Zone for all ages.

Educational / Group Tours Welcome.

7388 Guelph Line, Campbellville

Between Derry Rd. & Conservation Rd.

Stonehaven Farms invites you to join

us in support of buy local/eat local

where we offer exclusively homegrown

and local produce/gourmet food items.

Pick your own and ready-picked

homegrown strawberries and pumpkins-

our perennial favourites! Ask about our

scenic/educational wagon rides. Your

taste buds will be delighted by our

bakery boasting hot from the oven fruit

pies, tempting real dairy soft serve vanilla

ice cream and delightful gourmet food

items. Stonehaven activities will be sure

to complete your country experience.

Enjoy our Kids Zone and Get Lost! in

our gigantic corn maze for the more

adventurous, or simply relax and enjoy a

hot apple cider while

t a k i n g i n t h e

beaut i ful colours

here on the Niagara

escarpment.

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Conservation Halton provides recreational opportunities in natural settings for the

enjoyment of Escarpment Country residents and beyond. With more than 10,000 acres

of natural lands and seven conservation areas all located within a 12 km radius, there is

a wide range of recreational opportunities available. Parks include Crawford Lake,

Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point, Hilton Falls, Mount Nemo, Robert Edmondson, and

Kelso, which becomes Glen Eden in the winter. Each park offers well developed

facilities, which include more than 100 km of hiking and biking trails through

spectacular forests and Niagara Escarpment lands. Natural features include extensive

forest cover, Niagara Escarpment features such as cliffs and waterfalls, creeks, lakes

and significant wetlands. Outdoor experiences include hiking, biking, cross-country

skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, swimming, canoeing, fishing, group

camping, birding and wildlife viewing. Conservation Halton also offers numerous

guided educational programs, outdoor adventure activities and special events

throughout the year.

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Remember when . . . those are dubious

famous last words that generally involve

an era when one walked up hill, both

ways, to school, in snow that was

shoulder high, and there was never any

snow. But remember when . . . is the

beginning of the story that most people

want to know, and an inkling that there is

more to come. As in, remember when

horse power was defined by the number

of heads and tails swishing rather than

what was found under the hood?

Remember when you grew food for your

family and maybe five or six other people

and ate seasonally because that was the

reality of being a Canadian? Remember

when we were glad for the life that was

accorded to us because routines did not

yet exist and change was as variable as

the wind blowing through the fields?

Country Heritage Park has all of that

but adds a twist to the reminiscing. We

are rooted in our heritage, offering an 80-

acre site that is an unparalleled step back

through 185 years of Canadiana food and

farming experiences, but reveling in the

entrepreneurial spirit of today and

highlighting the innovation for our future.

Country Heritage Park is a tapestry

painted by you, offering a respite from the

helter skelter and forging ahead with a

community connection to farming, farm

animals, farm equipment, tools and

crafts, food production, preparation, rural

community life, going to school, going to

church, attending town hall meetings,

having harvest festivals, corn roasts,

community auctions, having weddings,

holding parades, farm shows and

oooooh yuk muck.

We've got all that, the historic buildings,

the exhibits, and a growing list of events

and opportunities to visit us, and share

our space and hospitality because our

community, is your community as well.

You will be welcome.

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www.arborgarden.ca

6556 Trafalgar Rd., Milton

We also offer

personalized

garden

consultations, and

can quickly

provide to-scale

technical garden

designs that suit

any taste or

budget.

masonry

retaining walls

armour stones

install and

repair of patios,

steps and

walkways

delivery

planting

transplanting

pruning

property

maintenance

sodding

seeding

Arbor Garden Centre and

Nursery, our professional landscaping

services include:

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Why leave town when you can shop where you live at Milton Malls relaxed and

friendly shopping environment? With over 55 stores and services, you can find

everything you need, close to home! Milton Mall is a convenient place to pick up every

day items and stay connected with the community. We believe that when you support

your local businesses, we all benefit. Milton Mall takes great pride in servicing the

community and happily supports more than 60 non-profit groups each year by

providing free temporary space. Milton Mall is also the proud supporter of several local

fundraisers including the Milton Mutt Strutt in support of the Oakville & Milton

Humane Society; the Milton Haunted House, and many more. The mall plays host to

many community activities throughout the year and also offers a full schedule of its

own events. The Milton Monkeys Kids Club meets once a month for a different themed

craft and activity or show. The Kids Club is free of charge and open to children ages 4 to

12. For those who want to exercise in climate controlled comfort, the mall is open for

walkers, Mon. to Fri. from 7 to 9 am.

Many other services, special events and contests can be found by visiting us on

Facebook at www.facebook.com/MiltonMall, following us on Twitter @MiltonMall or

checking out our website at www.miltonmall.com.

55 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON, L9T 2M3

(On the corner of Main & Ontario)

www.miltonmall.com

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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The Stonehouse of Campbellville Inc.

8565 Guelph Line

Exit 312 (1.5 km. S. of 401 on Guelph Line)

e-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 905-854-5702

Over 2000 windows for sale

Open 7 days a week.

www.thestonehouse.ca

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www.koa.com/campgrounds/toronto-west

50 AMP Service

New Washroom Facilities

Kids & Family Activities

Themed Weekends

Free WI-Fi

Groups Welcome

2 Bedrooms

Bunk Beds

Air Conditioned

Full Washrooms

Kitchen

Patio with BBQ

Deluxe Cabins Include:

NO TENT? NO RV? NO PROBLEM! new deluxe cabins, fully modernized facilities

Open Year Round

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No tent? No RV? No Problem! The Toronto West KOA offers Deluxe Cabins, brand

new for the 2015 season. Cabins are fully furnished and complete with air

conditioning, full kitchen and washroom facilities, free Wi-Fi, bunk beds, and patios

with BBQs. A variety of campground activities are held throughout the camping

season geared towards families and all-ages participation. KOA Toronto West has

access to 69 acres with onsite trails that include 8 acres of ponds with wildlife. Our

trails can be walked, hiked or biked. Other attractions in this charming countryside

community include world-class hiking, rock climbing, a slots casino with harness

horse racing, golf courses, restaurants, museums and antique shops. Nearby access to

public transportation and only 75 minutes from Niagara Falls and the US border.

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Guest RoomGuest RoomssGuest Rooms

30 spacious guest rooms and updated suites

Meetings & Banquet FacilitiesMeetings & Banquet FacilitiesMeetings & Banquet Facilities

Weddings, Meetings, Corporate Functions, On-site Catering

Tree HouseTree HouseTree House

Secluded Tree House rooms perfect for group getaways & retreats

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The Mohawk Inn and Conference Centre is conveniently located on 69 acres of

woodland, about 10 minutes from Milton and 30-45 minutes from several other major

centres to the east and west. With 30 updated guestrooms, a new restaurant, renovated

meeting and banquet facilities that accommodate small meetings of under 10 to large

groups of up to 180 people, access to a heated outdoor pool at the neighbouring KOA

campground, onsite hiking trails and ample free parking, the Mohawk Inn and

Conference Centre provides convenient access to all that Escarpment Country has to

offer!

Our picturesque and rustic setting, with newly-refurbished meeting rooms that

maintain the exposed wood beams and stone walls, coupled with the convenience of

in-house catering will enhance any special occasion or corporate function. The

Mohawk Inn and Conference Centre is an ideal venue for business meetings,

conferences and retreats, weddings, stag-and-doe events, bridal and baby showers,

family dinners, anniversary celebrations and company parties.

Our commitment is to host our guests in a clean, comfortable setting with

excellent service and attention to their needs, while creating a unique, rustic

experience that offers overall value

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1. Cisco Milton Pan Am /

Parapan Am Velodrome

2. Arbor Garden Centre

3. Mohawk Inn & Conference

Centre

4. Chudleighs

5. Country Heritage Park

6. Toronto West KOA Kampground

7. Springridge Farm

8. Conservation Halton

9. Stonehaven Farms

10. Andrews Scenic Acres

11. Stonehouse of Campbellville

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1. Town of Milton ~ Town Hall

2. The Oakville, Milton and

District Real Estate Board

3. Milton Mall

4. Downtown Milton

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Whats Happening

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Theres always something happening in Escarpment Country .

The calendar is so jam-packed with special events that its hard for visitors

(or locals, for that matter) to ever complain about having nothing to do.

What follows is a comprehensive calendar of events.

These listings are just the beginning.

Calendar of Events

May May 16, 23, 30 7 A.M. - Noon

Milton Farmer's Market

Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581

www.miltonfarmersmarket.ca

JuneDaily Mid June - Mid July

Strawberry Festival


905-878-5807

www.andrewsscenicacres.com

Daily Mid June - Canada Day

9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Strawberry Season

Springridge Farm

905-878-4908

www.springridgefarm.com

June 6 12 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Downtown Milton Street Festival

Downtown Milton (Main Street Milton)

www.downtownmilton.com

www.downtownmiltonstreetfestival.ca

June 13, 20, 27 7 A.M. - Noon

Milton Farmers Market

Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581


June 14 2 P.M.

Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame

Country Heritage Park

www.countryheritagepark.com

June 19 - 21

Happy Birthday Canada

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495

http://koa.com/campgrounds/torontowest/events/

June 20 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

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June 20 & 21 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Food Truck Festival

Springridge Farm

905-878-4908


June 23

Pan Am Games Torch Run

Cisco Milton Pan Am / Parapan Am Velodrome

www.toronto2015.org/venue/milton-velodrome

June 27 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Milton District Hospital Auxillary

Strawberry Fair

Andrews Scenic Acres will be at Milton

Fairgrounds

905-878-5807


June 27

Grand Prix de Mud

Mohawk Inn & Conference Centre

http://www.overlandadventurerally.com

www.mohawkinn.com

JulyJuly 1st Weekend

Strawberry Festival / Pioneer Days


905-878-5807


July 3, 4, 5

Overland Adventure Rally


http://www.overlandadventurerally.com/

www.mohawkinn.com

July 4, 11, 18, 25 7 A.M. - Noon


Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581


July 10 - 12

Pan Am Games Kick Off KOA Style

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495


July 10 - 26

Pan AM Games


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July 17 - 19 Varied begins at 9 A.M.

All Colour Tractor Show



July 26 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Ford Stampede Mustangs



July 31 - August 3

Western Weekend

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495


AugustAugust 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7 A.M. - Noon


Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581


August 1 - 3 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Pirate Show



August 7 - 15

Parapan Am Games


www.toronto2015.org

2nd & 3rd Weekends in August

Blueberry Bonanza / Super Sweet Corn


905-878-5807


August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Starts at Dusk

Family Outdoor Movie Night

Kelso Conservation Area

905-878-5011

www.haltonparks.ca

August 15 - 16 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Heavy Horse and Olde Tyme Fair Show



August 22 - 23 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Civil War



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SeptemberMonth of September

Raspberry / Apple Days


905-878-5807


September 4 - 7

Labour Day Halloween Fun

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495


September 4 - 7 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Steam Era



September 5, 12, 19, 26 7 A.M. - Noon


Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581


September 13 8 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Vintage Motorcycle Swap and Show



September 15 - October 31

Haunted Forest, Straw Mountain Jump,

Corn & Sunflower Field


905-878-5807


September 18 - 20

VKR Appreciation Weekend

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495


September 19 - 20 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Fall Craft Show



Weekends September 19 - October 31

10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Harvest Festival

Springridge Farm

905-878-4908


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OctoberMonth of October

Great Pumpkin Challenge


905-878-5807


October 3 & 10 7 A.M. - Noon


Main Street, Milton

905-878-0581


October 3 - 4 & 10 - 12 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Fall Into Nature

All Conservation Halton Parks

905-336-1158

www.haltonparks.ca

October 4

United Way Milton , The Big Red Run


www.miltonunitedway10k.com

October 4 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Harvest Halton



October 4 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

British Car Council Annual Toy Drive

and Show



October 6 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

The Future of Food Conference



October 31 10 A.M. - Noon

Tiny Tots Trick or Treat

Downtown Milton


November

November 1 P.M. 5 P.M.

Be Local, Buy Local: Artists &

Vendors Show & Sale


905-854-2277

www.mohawkinn.com

November 6 8 Varied hours 9 A.M.

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November 14 - 15 6 P.M.

Parade of Lights



November 27 - 29 6:30 P.M. 8:30 P.M.

Walk to Bethlehem



Weekends November 28 - Dec 13

10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Christmas Childrens Craft

Activities with Santa

Springridge Farm

905-878-4908


December

Dec 4, 11 & 18 6 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Downtown for the Holidays

Downtown Milton


April

April 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Be Local Buy Local: Artists &

Vendors Show & Sale


905-854-2277

www.mohawkinn.com

May

May 6 - 8

Care Camps Big Weekend

Toronto West KOA

905-854-2495


A publication of the

Milton Chamber of Commerce

2015-2016

www.escarpmentcountry.ca

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The Local REALTOR Difference

If you are considering buying or selling property in Milton, there are some

compelling reasons why you should work with a REALTOR who is

registered to a brokerage within the Town.

Why?

They have local connections; they know the local issues and the market.

Simply put, they know Milton.

A local REALTOR will be able to market your property quickly to other

local REALTORS and their clients. They'll have a network of contacts for

other services that you may need, such as appraisers, inspectors, and

lawyers.

Your local REALTOR will be able to advise you about Halton

Conservation regulations or Niagara Escarpment Commission restrictions as

well as future community plans and residential growth.

Milton REALTORS will know the latest trends in neighbourhoods and will

be valuable when the time comes to negotiate. They'll know whether a

property will provide the environment you are looking for and whether it is

suitable for your needs.

A local REALTOR is a great resource to save you time and money when it

comes to buying or selling property.

For the purpose of the MadeInMilton.ca web site and the Made In Milton

public awareness campaign, a local Milton REALTOR is defined as a Member of

The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board who is registered to a brokerage office that

is located within the geographical boundaries of the Town of Milton, Ontario.

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Shops Services Eateries Community Events Natural Attractions

Historical Charm/DowntownMilton @Miltondowntown

Discover downtownmilton.com

Est. 1857

Explore our unique selection of shops

and services

Discover small town character, historic

charm and natural beauty in the heart

of Milton.

Dine at one of our fine eateries

Experience community events and

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