Halton Hills

Over 30 km of multi-use trails connect conservation areas, parks, forests and towns throughout Halton Hills. 

The Bruce Trail, southern Ontario’s most iconic hiking trail, stretches between Niagara and Tobermory, loosely following the dramatic Niagara Escarpment. A portion of the Bruce Trail  crosses through Halton Hills into the Limehouse Conservation Area, leading to an old powderhouse and “Hole in the Wall,” where ladders cut through fissures in the escarpment rock.

Explore the trails and landscapes of two other conservation areas also situated within Credit Valley and within Halton Hills. Silver Creek Conservation Area off Highway 7 is popular for its peaceful, wooded walking trails and birdwatching opportunities. Equally beautiful, Terra Cotta Conservation Area features a number of trails, including dog-friendly routes. 

Several local farms open their gates to visitors on a seasonal basis. Scottsdale Heritage Farm is a working farm on the Niagara Escarpment, with historical buildings and barns, hay fields, forests and wetlands and evidence of Indigenous settlements. The farm features clearly marked hiking trails throughout the property. Chudleigh’s is a family-friendly institution, famous for its apple orchard and pick-your-own seasons, as well as foodie events, summer music nights, and the Blossom Café. Nearby, Andrew’s Farm Market and Winery on 10th Side Road is a seasonal pick-your-own farm with a kids’ zone, snack bar, and farm market. Adults can taste their selection of wines made from fruit grown on on the farm  From berries in the summer to pumpkins in the fall, Andrew’s seasonal activities and picking can entertain the entire family.

If you’re into antiquing or even thrifting, there are plenty of shopping opportunities. Halton Hills has two unique downtown retail areas in Acton and Georgetown with a rich variety of galleries, craft stores and ceramic studios. Acton has a long history of leather crafting, leading to the unforgettable slogan ‘It’s worth the drive to Acton’ for the Hide House, a successful leather fashion and furniture emporium. 

For major brands, head to Toronto Premium Outlets, one of the first outlet shopping centres of its kind in Canada. Conveniently located off the 401 at Trafalgar, this new addition to Halton Hills hosts over 130 outlet retailers for savings of up to 65% off daily.

For those who enjoy the arts, the Halton Hills Cultural Centre in Georgetown contains the John Elliott Theatre, which hosts concerts and performances by touring theatre companies, and the Helson Gallery, which features a seasonal roster of exhibits. In Glen Williams, the Williams Mill Creative Arts Gallery is a collective of multi-media artists displaying their diverse works ranging from glass blowing, realism paintings, and clay pottery.