Halton Region - The Greater Toronto Area

The Halton Region covers over 230,000 acresbiking trails.The two main populations in the
including about 25km of the shore of Lakemunicipality are centred in Georgetown and Acton.
Ontario. With the population forecast to exceedSchooling and Healthcare are administered by the
420,000 by 2006 (5 year increase of about 15%)Halton Region School Boards and Health Authority.
the Halton Region is becoming one of the fastestDespite being the most rural area of the Region,
growing regions of the Greater Toronto AreaHalton Hills has the GoTransit system links to the
(GTA).Though renowned across Canada forGTA. With good transportation and low
having the highest density of population, the ruralunemployment the Town has a thriving Business
areas in the GTA are dedicated to agriculturecommunity with excellent employment
which is an impressive $1 Billion industry employingprospects.The Town Of Milton - The town of
thousands of people. Other major employersMilton is conveniently located on Highway 401
include the Ford and Liberty car manufacturers,about 20 minutes drive from Pearson international
Aerospace manufacturers Goodrich, Oil and Gasairport. Though further north in the Halton Region
exploration, utilities and other Manufacturing. Thisthan Burlington and Oakville, Milton is still relatively
diverse business environment is further supportedclose to Lake Ontario. Also, both national railway
by a skilled workforce, large domestic market,lines run through the town giving it excellent
excellent transportation and easy access toaccess to all the major cities in the region and
export markets.Over half of the population isbeyond.
currently under the age of 40 to give the regionWith nearly 50,000 residents, (and growing
a dynamic workforce.rapidly) Milton has all the amenities associated with
There are two school boards that administer thea large town. These include a full hospital, large
educational programs in the region - Halton Districtleisure centre and plenty of Golf courses. The 85
School Board and the Halton Catholic Districtacre Kelso conservation area gives ample outdoor
School Board. These are complemented by therecreation opportunities like skiing, hiking,
many post secondary institutions and libraries thatswimming and boating.There are good
are located either in or within an hour drive of theemployment opportunities with major
region.manufacturing employers like Karmax, Modatek
Healthcare is provided by 4 main hospitals whichSystems and several aerospace and automotive
are administered by the regional health service. Atechnology companies. Though the Halton Region
full public health service is available for those whoSchool Board is the highest single employer, health
qualify under the Ontario Provincial rules.Halton'sservices and Sobey's food distribution centre give
MunicipalitiesThe Halton Region of the GTA isMilton a diverse range of employers.The Town Of
predominantly made up of 4 main municipalities.Oakville - Oakville was founded in 1827 and is well
The Town of Oakville and the City of Burlingtonrenowned as a beautiful city situated on the shore
make up the urban area to the south, and theof Lake Ontario. With a population of around
Towns of Halton Hills and Milton make up the145,000, Oakville is a 30 minute drive from
largely rural area to the north.The City Ofdowntown Toronto and is rapidly becoming a
Burlington - Burlington is situated in the south ofsought after place to live and do business.
Halton region, on the shore of Lake Ontario, and isThe City's heritage is proudly preserved with
a vibrant and beautiful city close to Toronto. Withmany of the businesses in the centre converted
a population of around 160,000 people, Burlington19th century buildings. Being so close to the Lake
covers approximately 187sq km and has grownand Toronto, Oakville offers a multitude of
considerably since its beginnings in 1784.As a partrecreational opportunities from outdoor pursuits to
of the 740km lakefront trail there are plenty ofshopping, restaurants and nightlife of the big city.
parks and recreational opportunities for theAlso abundant are championship quality golf
inhabitants. With many festivals, museums, sportscourses, performing arts festivals, parks and
and activities available there is something forharbours.The booming business community boasts
everyone. For added convenience there is asome international company headquarters and all
comprehensive public transport system that linksmanner of manufacturing industry. Tourism is also
up with the GTA transit "GO Transit".There area major player with over $88 million per year
many large employers in the area covering a widebeing generated by visitors. The proximity to both
range of specialties. These vary from FinancialToronto and the USA with all the major types of
Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Caretransportation available will continue to give
and Software Development to Business ServicesOakville strong growth as a business friendly city.
and Automation & Robotics. The full list ofOverall, Oakville is a great place to live with good
businesses can be found at the Burlingtonschools, recreation and employment. The local
Economic Development website.transport system gives good access to the
Town of Halton Hills - Halton Hills has a populationdowntown core of Toronto and the GTA making
of just over 51,000 with a forecasted growthit easily commutable.Dave Lympany emigrated to
rate of around 2.5%. Situated in the northernCanada with his family in 2003 and has developed
section of the Halton Region, Halton Hills has many- the free information resource for Canada and
community events, parks and recreationalCanadian Immigration. With over 150 pages of
opportunities for its residents. Part of the Niagaragreat content, the site is continually expanding and
Escarpment is in the area along with the Bruceregularly updated and is an excellent resource for
Trail which gives excellent camping, hiking andImmigration, Relocation, Research and Travel.