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.
Mohawk Racetrack, a harness racing venue, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Mountsberg Conservation Area, Mennonite furniture shops, an ice cream parlour, and Cristello's Village Market are some local village shops and attractions. The world's largest antique leaded stained glass store and museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville)is also in this small community. 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 built in 1999. St. David's cemetery dates back to 1908.
Famous residents
- Deadmau5, progressive music DJ and producer[1]
- Charles Clarence "Clare" Laking (February 21, 1899 – November 26, 2005), believed to be the longest lived World War I veteran in Canada who fought on the front lines.
- Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (13 June [O.S. 1 June] 1882 – 24 November 1960), 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 Episcopal Headquarters in Campbelville.[2]
Schools
Bordering towns
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