NORTH HALTON TOURISM ASSOCIATION Armstrong Avenue Ontario 1416877 Editor Jo lister The north Ha I ton Tourism Area Is a region of scenic countryside roll hills quaint villages and three busy urban areas The Niagara Escarpment and Credit Valley watershed both meander through the area and provide excellent recreational opportunities in a scenic landscape The area when first developed by the was a dense forest of tail pine trees which led to the establishment of sawmills on the various Throughout the past century and one half this part of the Region of Hal ton has seen varices lake advantage of the natural resources available and establish thriving businesses which became Important In the development of the communities that He In the north Hilton area This first Issue concentrates on the Heritage of the North area and Includes three articles I wrote previously which represent an aspect of the development or each community The Hilton Historical Society provides a concise ntstory of that town The quaint village of Qlen Williams has been famous across Canada for Its contributions to the woolen Industry The story about Sam Deaumount tells how he relocated his mills In to Williams and how the Company flourished through the years The tanning Industry in Acton dates back to the early and con to be the major Industry today George L Beard more relocated his Company to Acton from Hamilton and through many hardships made the Deardmore Tannery Into not only one or the largest tanneries In Canada but the largest tannery in the British Empire nerval a picturesque village Highway Seven community with the noble Dour Kills providing employment and a ship ping point for flour to Quebec the Maritime Provinces England and even the West Indies Robert was reported to be the last miller In Canada with faith the old stone grinding system Known as until 1840 was on two occasions considered for the relocation of Upper Canada College Realizing the water power from the Sixteen Mile Creek Jasper Martin had a grist mill In operation by In 1823 he added a sawmill and in 1830 George Brown opened a store and post office on what was to become the main street of Milton We hope that through the heritage Information provided In the companylng articles the calendar or special events and Interesting sites such as the Malton Regional Museum as well as the numerous conservation areas that you and your family will enjoy a visit in the North Ma I ton Tour ism John McDonald September The Best in Entertainment ThursdayFriday Saturday 9 am BBQRIBS STEAKS SEAFOOD 10 Mountakiview Road Georgetown Rit Highway 7 RESERVATIONS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS 4168774166 Georgetown Motor Inn Modern New Units Colour TV Air Conditioned Telephones Luxury bedroom Suites Available Housekeeping Efficiencies Available PHONE 416 8776986 Your Host Tom Reed Street GEORGETOWN Located on Highway No ArmquEcaArToirr RESTAURANTS a Ontario Open ThunhrrLsu Sun Tundijf Id Sunday 1 1 charts romar It la Open Sunday oniric US anil qua rd cat Opinion Son I a oar canal accommodation idling and hart lo Located In itlaac or Glen Open Tot Sat 1 1 in mot MSMotn It tpetlalot AI04T40M An Ideal plan la atop elate tt km and TOH nan and f unit hi available mi on page