Milton Historic Walk maps – short and long versions
Downtown_Milton_HistoricWalk_Long form
Springridge Farm
Springridge Farm For over half a century, the Hughes Family has focused on excellence in fruit farming and family fun! Come explore the restored 19th century barn featuring home-made baked goods, gourmet foods and seasonal garden décor. Show your Doors Open Milton brochure for free access to our Fun Farm Yard and educational wagon-ride tour [...]
Troyer/Fraser Barn
Troyer/Fraser Barn This octagonal barn was built in 1885 in Vaughan Township. It is a freestanding building with no internal framing. The shape of the barn limited the efficiency of the stable and mow areas. Today, this unusual structure houses a collection of farm equipment manufactured by the International Harvester Company. 8560 Tremaine Road (Country [...]
Stonehaven Farms
Stonehaven Farms This farm on the Niagara Escarpment is known for its delightful strawberries and offers guided wagon tours showing Milton’s agricultural farming heritage. Learn all about bees from beekeeper Greg Hawkins. Visit the market brimming with local fruits and vegetables. Also available are gourmet foods, baked goods and ice cream. Children will delight in [...]
Peggy’s of Milton
Peggy’s of Milton This clothing store is an excellent example of the restoration and renovation of an old commercial building to contribute to, and enhance the viability of, a historic downtown area. The character of the 1930s storefront was maintained with only minor re-facing. The original brick on the east wall was left exposed. Inside, [...]
Lucas Family Farmstead
Lucas Family Farmstead This 1880s to early 1900s farmstead, which was moved from its previous location near Appleby Line and the Queen Elizabeth Way, is considered an excellent example of an early Victorian-style farmstead. The large barn is typical of barns built in the late 1800s throughout Ontario. The farmstead also has a smaller livestock [...]
Harrop House Restaurant and Art Gallery
Harrop House Restaurant and Art Gallery 345 Steeles Avenue, Milton (905) 878-8161 www.harroprestaurant.com Year Built: 1870 Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Harrop homestead, an elegant mansion built of local limestone in 1870, was renovated in 1975 and became a restaurant and art gallery. Art graces the walls of the dining room, [...]
Halton Region Museum
Halton Region Museum – Alexander Family Farm, Blacksmith’s Shop and Log Cabin 5181 Kelso Road (in Kelso Conservation Area), Milton (visitors must show brochure to gain free access to park) (905) 875-2200 www.halton.ca/museum Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how four generations of Alexanders lived and worked. Scottish immigrants, the Alexanders settled [...]
Halton County Radial Railway Museum
Halton County Radial Railway Museum 13629 Guelph Line, Milton (north of Highway 401, south of Highway 7) (519) 856-9802 www.hcry.org Year Built: Formed in 1953 Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Halton County Radial Railway Museum is Milton’s best-kept secret! Take a ride on a vintage streetcar, visit the historic railway station [...]
The Elliott/Harrop Barn
The Elliott/Harrop Barn 8560 Tremaine Road (Country Heritage Park), Milton (905) 878-8151 www.countryheritagepark.com Year Built: 1882 Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This massive red barn, which has ramps and entrances at both ends, is characteristic of central Halton barns. Built by William Elliott in 1882 and acquired by the Harrop family in [...]
Downtown Historic Walk
Downtown Historic Walk Maps available at Town Hall lobby, 150 Mary Street, Milton (519) 853-4492 www.milton.ca Year Built: 1857 Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore downtown Milton’s charm by taking a self-guided tour covering more than 50 of Milton’s older homes and heritage sites. Take the full two-hour tour or the shorter [...]