Milton (Ontario)



Milton is a town of 110,000 people (2016) in Southern Ontario, approximately 40 km (25 mi) west of Toronto. Once a small rural town, it is now a major suburban area of the GTA and is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. It is home to a picturesque downtown area with many local restaurants and shops.

History
The town took root out of a settlement by Jasper Martin along the Sixteen Mile Creek; Martin immigrated from Newcastle upon Tyne, England with his wife Sarah and two sons in 1818. Martin was granted 100 acres (40 ha) of land, from the Crown in 1820. Martin built a grist mill along the creek and created a pond, known as Mill Pond, to power his mill. The mill became the centre of settlement for others as they settled in the region. In 1837 the area had a population of approximately 100 people and was named after the English poet John Milton.

By car
Milton is easily accessible by road, located at the intersection of highway 401 and RR 25, and close to the intersection of highways 401 and 407. Highway 401 exits 312, 320 and 324 serve Milton, with direct access to downtown Milton via exit 320 to Martin St.

By train and bus
GO Transit customers are eligible to a free ride on Milton Transit (MT) buses to and from Milton GO station. To receive the free ride, GO customers must show the MT bus driver a Presto card, a dated single-ride GO Transit ticket or a dated GO Transit day ticket. If transferring onto other Milton buses, please ask the MT driver for a "transfer" to use as a receipt. With this limited exception, Presto and GO Transit fare media are otherwise not valid for Milton Transit.

By plane
The nearest airport to Milton is the Burlington Airpark in neighboring Burlington. It is a general-aviation field, but does not have any regular commercial passenger flight service.

Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest passenger-volume airport, is 37 km to the east.

See

 * Main St. Downtown Milton - This is the historical heart of Milton, home to many of the town's oldest buildings. Numerous locally owned shops and restaurants line the street, and various festivals and events are held here throughout the year.
 * Milton Mill Pond - a picturesque pond near downtown partially surrounded by a small forest. It includes walking trails and a waterfront gazebo. It is surrounded by three downtown parks: Centennial Park on the Martin St. side; Livingston Park, accessible via Margaret St.; Rotary Park, accessible via Garden Lane and two pathway bridges that connect the park to the Mill Pond trails.
 * Milton Farmers Market - a large outdoor farmer's market held every Saturday morning from 7AM to noon. It takes place on Main St. in downtown Milton from spring to fall.