| The Halton Region covers over 230,000 acres | | | | Halton Region, Halton Hills has many |
| including about 25km of the shore of Lake | | | | community events, parks and recreational |
| Ontario. With the population forecast to | | | | opportunities for its residents. Part of the |
| exceed 420,000 by 2006 (5 year increase of | | | | Niagara Escarpment is in the area along with |
| about 15%) the Halton Region is becoming one | | | | the Bruce Trail which gives excellent |
| of the fastest growing regions of the Greater | | | | camping, hiking and biking trails. |
| Toronto Area (GTA). | | | | |
| | | | The two main populations in the municipality |
| Though renowned across Canada for having the | | | | are centred in Georgetown and Acton. |
| highest density of population, the rural | | | | Schooling and Healthcare are administered by |
| areas in the GTA are dedicated to agriculture | | | | the Halton Region School Boards and Health |
| which is an impressive $1 Billion industry | | | | Authority. Despite being the most rural area |
| employing thousands of people. Other major | | | | of the Region, Halton Hills has the GoTransit |
| employers include the Ford and Liberty car | | | | system links to the GTA. With good |
| manufacturers, Aerospace manufacturers | | | | transportation and low unemployment the Town |
| Goodrich, Oil and Gas exploration, utilities | | | | has a thriving Business community with |
| and other Manufacturing. This diverse | | | | excellent employment prospects. |
| business environment is further supported by | | | | |
| a skilled workforce, large domestic market, | | | | The Town Of Milton - The town of Milton is |
| excellent transportation and easy access to | | | | conveniently located on Highway 401 about 20 |
| export markets. | | | | minutes drive from Pearson international |
| | | | airport. Though further north in the Halton |
| Over half of the population is currently | | | | Region than Burlington and Oakville, Milton |
| under the age of 40 to give the region a | | | | is still relatively close to Lake Ontario. |
| dynamic workforce. | | | | Also, both national railway lines run through |
| | | | the town giving it excellent access to all |
| There are two school boards that administer | | | | the major cities in the region and beyond. |
| the educational programs in the region - | | | | |
| Halton District School Board and the Halton | | | | With nearly 50,000 residents, (and growing |
| Catholic District School Board. These are | | | | rapidly) Milton has all the amenities |
| complemented by the many post secondary | | | | associated with a large town. These include a |
| institutions and libraries that are located | | | | full hospital, large leisure centre and |
| either in or within an hour drive of the | | | | plenty of Golf courses. The 85 acre Kelso |
| region. | | | | conservation area gives ample outdoor |
| | | | recreation opportunities like skiing, hiking, |
| Healthcare is provided by 4 main hospitals | | | | swimming and boating. |
| which are administered by the regional health | | | | |
| service. A full public health service is | | | | There are good employment opportunities with |
| available for those who qualify under the | | | | major manufacturing employers like Karmax, |
| Ontario Provincial rules. | | | | Modatek Systems and several aerospace and |
| | | | automotive technology companies. Though the |
| Halton's Municipalities | | | | Halton Region School Board is the highest |
| | | | single employer, health services and Sobey's |
| The Halton Region of the GTA is predominantly | | | | food distribution centre give Milton a |
| made up of 4 main municipalities. The Town of | | | | diverse range of employers. |
| Oakville and the City of Burlington make up | | | | |
| the urban area to the south, and the Towns of | | | | The Town Of Oakville - Oakville was founded |
| Halton Hills and Milton make up the largely | | | | in 1827 and is well renowned as a beautiful |
| rural area to the north. | | | | city situated on the shore of Lake Ontario. |
| | | | With a population of around 145,000, Oakville |
| The City Of Burlington - Burlington is | | | | is a 30 minute drive from downtown Toronto |
| situated in the south of Halton region, on | | | | and is rapidly becoming a sought after place |
| the shore of Lake Ontario, and is a vibrant | | | | to live and do business. |
| and beautiful city close to Toronto. With a | | | | |
| population of around 160,000 people, | | | | The City's heritage is proudly preserved with |
| Burlington covers approximately 187sq km and | | | | many of the businesses in the centre |
| has grown considerably since its beginnings | | | | converted 19th century buildings. Being so |
| in 1784. | | | | close to the Lake and Toronto, Oakville |
| | | | offers a multitude of recreational |
| As a part of the 740km lakefront trail there | | | | opportunities from outdoor pursuits to |
| are plenty of parks and recreational | | | | shopping, restaurants and nightlife of the |
| opportunities for the inhabitants. With many | | | | big city. Also abundant are championship |
| festivals, museums, sports and activities | | | | quality golf courses, performing arts |
| available there is something for everyone. | | | | festivals, parks and harbours. |
| For added convenience there is a | | | | |
| comprehensive public transport system that | | | | The booming business community boasts some |
| links up with the GTA transit "GO Transit". | | | | international company headquarters and all |
| | | | manner of manufacturing industry. Tourism is |
| There are many large employers in the area | | | | also a major player with over $88 million per |
| covering a wide range of specialties. These | | | | year being generated by visitors. The |
| vary from Financial Services, Advanced | | | | proximity to both Toronto and the USA with |
| Manufacturing, Health Care and Software | | | | all the major types of transportation |
| Development to Business Services and | | | | available will continue to give Oakville |
| Automation & Robotics. The full list of | | | | strong growth as a business friendly city. |
| businesses can be found at the Burlington | | | | |
| Economic Development website. | | | | Overall, Oakville is a great place to live |
| | | | with good schools, recreation and employment. |
| Town of Halton Hills - Halton Hills has a | | | | The local transport system gives good access |
| population of just over 51,000 with a | | | | to the downtown core of Toronto and the GTA |
| forecasted growth rate of around 2.5%. | | | | making it easily commutable. |
| Situated in the northern section of the | | | | |