Nestled at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Milton is an often overlooked gem by home buyers. Seen as a sleepy town with an agricultural background, Milton Ontario is known for formerly being a farming community. But the once fastest growing community in North America has evolved into a metropolitan lifestyle with a small town appeal.
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Is Milton a City or a Town?
The list of Milton events and Milton activities has grown exponentially over the last few decades- along with the number of households. Once Canada’s fastest growing community, we’re often asked: “Is Milton a city?” While the population of more than 132,000 people allows for city status, it remains a town- and likely will for many years to come.
Located in the heart of Halton region and forming a part of the GTA, Milton is only 40km to Toronto- making it a great location for commuters. With GO train and bus service available from our centrally located transit station, or options to travel to Oakville for a broader schedule.
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The Homes of Milton, Ontario
From compact condominium apartments to large estate homes and everything in between, the Milton housing market has a great blend of housing types to meet all budgets. Established in 1857, Milton is rich with historical homes, some of which hold designated heritage status and protection. From there, several neighbourhoods were established in 1950, 1970, 1980, 2000 and onward.
The largest boom took place from 2001-2011, seeing population grow from 31,400 to 84,300. Current estimates suggest a population of 228,000 by 2031- in which expected demand should produce a very positive housing market for the years to come. Building a relationship with a local Milton Realtor to stay apprised of future development, home values and neighbourhood statistics is key.
Things to Do in Milton
Milton’s homes aren’t the only historical elements that still exist. The Milton Fall Fair has been running every September since 1854. Located at the Robert Street fairgrounds, it’s an event locals look forward to. With agricultural elements such as livestock competitions, fruits and vegetable displays and a farmer bale toss, the fair also has an ever-growing carnival-like mainway with rides, games and vendors.
The Friday and Saturday night feature is the incredibly popular smash-up derby- where resident gearheads vie for the coveted position of last car standing.
The farmer’s market is another long-standing tradition and one of Milton’s many award-winning downtown events. Every Saturday from May to October, area farmers, bakers, florists, butchers and vendors gather to showcase their goods to the community at fair prices. Hosted rain or shine, the farmer’s market is the perfect place to pick up weekly groceries, while enjoying bacon-on-a-bun in support of the Milton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Café.
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Milton’s Stunning Outdoor Spaces
For the outdoor enthusiast, there are plenty of fun things to do in Milton. The close proximity to the Escarpment means endless hiking trails- including the Bruce Trail, a 900km stretch that runs from Queenston to Tobermory, rock climbing at Rattlesnake point, family-friendly Kelso Beach, Glen Eden Ski Resort, Hilton Falls and ten award-winning golf courses located within town limits.
Milton is also home to numerous outdoor public sports areas. The largest being Milton Community Field #5, located behind the Milton Sports Arena on Santa Maria Blvd. With pickleball courts, beach volleyball, a skate park, baseball diamonds, soccer and cricket pitch, splash pad and a playground- spanning several acres within walking distance to multiple neighbourhoods.
A World of Indoor Fun
If a controlled climate speaks more to your personality, Milton offers plenty of indoor fun, too. With quite a few community hubs featuring indoor pools, arenas, basketball courts, tennis courts and soccer fields to name a few.
The Milton Arts Centre is a fantastic facility to catch a great show or visit the public library and several locally owned businesses provide great entertainment for all ages, such as indoor rock climbing at Aspire, bowling at Champs, slimy experiments at The Slime Lab or batting cages at Elevate.
Amongst the places to visit in Milton, the Milton outlet mall (“Toronto Premium Outlets”) is high on the list for those seeking a great deal on designer items- or a spot to spend the afternoon browsing.
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A Safe and Welcoming Community
Not only is Milton a great place to purchase a home and enjoy life, but it’s also a safe spot to do so. With Milton crime rates ranking 46% lower than the national average and 48% lower for violent crimes, living in Milton continues to offer the comfort and security that many are looking for.
Any mention of Milton would be remiss without pointing out it’s best feature: the quaint downtown core. An idyllic strip of historical buildings, modernized on the interior, but maintained on the exterior for posterity.
This is where the aforementioned events take place- such as the classic car show- and is also the heart and soul of what Milton truly represents.
One block over is Town Hall, built in the 1800’s as an example of elaborate baronial gothic architecture, it’s home to the Mayor’s Office, Council Chambers, other departments and administrative services related to Town business. A 50,000sqft addition built in 2009 created the extra space needed to service the growing community.
Don’t let the old image fool you: Milton is a vibrant, diverse community, filled with a growing list of amenities and great restaurants, with a maintained sense of charm and appeal.
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