Campbellville, Ontario

Campbellville, Ontario, Canada is a community in the geographic township of Nassagaweya in the Town of Milton, Halton Region on the Niagara Escarpment and is a tourist destination for residents of the Greater Toronto Area. Originally renowned for its Ice Cream Parlour at the Campbellville Opera Emporium, Campbellville offers far more for day trippers today.

Mohawk Raceway, a harness racing venue, Crawford Lake Indian Village, Mountsberg Conservation Area several antique Stores, pizzeria and ice cream parlour The Trail Eatery; are features of the village of approximately 1000 people. Campbellville has become a mecca for those seeking a casual day of browsing its antique stores. A growing number of other interesting shops have sprung up in recent years including Mennonite furniture, home decor from around the world, gift shops, the world's largest Antique leaded stained glass store and museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville), and one of Canada's biggest history and genealogy bookstores. St. David's Presbyterian Church (of The Presbyterian Church in Canada) has been a mainstay in the village since 1869. St. David's current building dates to 1891 with an addition coming in 1999. St. David's cemetery dates back to 1908 and is just north of the church on Main St. Worship time at St. David's is 10 am led by the Rev. Jonathan W. Tait with Sunday School and wheelchair accessibility (visit http://www.stdavidscampbellville.ca for more details).

Home of Fish 4 Trout, a popular public fishing preserve and recreational venue for families, groups and fly fishermen is located just south of town.

The winding hilly roads surrounding Campbellville make it a favourite for motorcyclists and mountain bikers alike.

Famous residents

• Charles Laking, believed to be the longest living World War I veteran in Canada who fought on the front lines.
• Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia, escaped to Canada after World War II and settled in the area before moving to Cooksville.
• Bruce Hood, NHL Referee, travel industry professional and aspiring politician.

Culture

The Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada has its headquarters in Campbelville.^[1]

Schools

• Hitherfield Preparatory School
• Brookville Public School

Bordering towns

See also

• Rattlesnake Point
• Conservation Halton
• Glen Eden (Ski Area)
• Kelso Conservation Area
• Halton County Radial Railway Museum
• Hilton Falls Conservation Area

References

External links

St. David's Presbyterian Church in Campbellville http://www.stdavidscampbellville.ca

• Escarpment Country Tourism
• Global Gazette, Canada's Online Family History Magazine
• Halton County Streetcar & Electric Railway Museum
• The Stonehouse of Campbellville
• Campbellville at Geographical Names of Canada