| Halton Hills | |
|---|---|
| — Town — | |
| Main Street, Georgetown | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Halton |
| Settled | |
| Incorporated | |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rick Bonnette |
| • Federal riding | Wellington—Halton Hills |
| • Prov. riding | Wellington—Halton Hills |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 276.26 km2 (106.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 55,289 |
| • Density | 200.1/km2 (518.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | |
| Area code(s) | 905, 289 and 365 |
| Website | www.haltonhills.ca |
Halton Hills is a town in the Regional Municipality of Halton, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located within the Greater Toronto Area.
Halton Hills is an amalgamated community, consisting of the former Esquesing Township, and consisting of two key urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the former containing almost 70% of the total population. There are also natural features within these bounds, including the Niagara Escarpment, and the Bruce Trail. Many of these local features are protected by the Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation & Grand River Conservation Authority.
The current mayor of Halton Hills is Rick Bonnette. The town council consists of eight councillors representing each of the town's four wards and two regional councillors.
Contents |
Town Council 2006-2010
Halton Regional Council
Canadian House of Commons - Wellington—Halton Hills (federal electoral district)
Legislative Assembly of Ontario: - Wellington—Halton Hills (provincial electoral district)
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| Georgetown | |
| 1841 | 700 |
| 1871 | 1,282 |
| 1901 | 1,313 |
| 1911 | 1,583 |
| 1921 | 2,061 |
| 1931 | 2,288 |
| 1941 | 2,562 |
| 1951 | 3,452 |
| 1961 | 10,298 |
| 1971 | 17,053 |
| Halton Hills | |
| 1981 | 35,190 |
| 1991 | 36,816 |
| 1996 | 42,390 |
| 2001 | 48,184 |
| 2006 | 55,289 |
Per the 2006 census, Halton Hills has a population of 55,289 spread over an area of 276.26 km². The town has experienced rapid growth over the last few years. The population increased by 14.7% in the five years between the 2001 and 2006 census.[1]
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 18,812 (total dwellings: 19,265)
Mother tongue:
Halton Hills is covered by local newspapers and television through the following services:
The Halton Hills Public Library is a two-branch library system. Both branches reflect the historic character of the community. The Georgetown Branch (9 Church Street) is co-located with the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, anchored by the former Methodist Church (now the Art Gallery) and the John Elliott Theatre. The Acton Branch (17 River Street) was built as the community's centennial project in a park setting.
Library highlights in 2009 include the following achievements:
The following events are on the horizon for the Library:
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