Georgetown, Ontario

"It's worth the drive to Acton." That's a well-known saying about Acton, the community next to Georgetown. Acton certainly may draw people to its famous leather store, the Old Hide House, but Georgetown has all the amenities you need for the perfect small-town lifestyle.

Georgetown, a town of 31,510 people, is actually part of the larger municipality of Halton Hills. It's just 45 kilometers west of Toronto and has easy access to the big city via Toronto's suburban train network. Although the town is growing quickly, as city residents seek lower-cost housing and a quieter setting, Georgetown has long thrived as a commercial, industrial, and residential hub in its own right. It was founded in 1823 as a mill town and grew quickly toward the end of the 19th century. Many of the stately buildings that bring so much charm to Georgetown's streets date back to this period. Goodlets, for example, is an elegant limestone building constructed in 1870 as a hardware store that now houses a pub and restaurant.

Downtown Georgetown also has action. The Village Festival, for example, fills the downtown thoroughfares with street theater, buskers, concerts, and vendors selling unique goods. The Harvest Festival, on the other hand, salutes the end of summer as farmers and craft merchants show off their wares. The town also has plenty of arts activities. Arts Alive has long brought rich culture to the town through dance, music, and comedy shows at the John Elliott Theatre and the Cultural Centre Gallery.

Georgetown is blessed with several natural amenities. Nearby is the famous Bruce Trail that passes through the Niagara Escarpment. The trail, combined with the Credit River Valley, will give you plenty of opportunities to enjoy horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, cycling, and fishing. In many ways, Georgetown offers the best of rural and urban living. The country is at your doorstep, but you're always close to stores and services in town or in the big city of Toronto.

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