Alton
Community
Alton is located in Ontario
Alton
Alton
Location of Alton within Canada
Alton is located in Canada
Alton
Alton
Alton (Canada)
Coordinates: 43°51′37″N 80°04′7″W / 43.86028°N 80.06861°W / 43.86028; -80.06861
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Regional MunicipalityRegional Municipality of Peel
TownCaledon
Established1820
Population
 • Total1,116

Alton is a community located in Caledon, Ontario. It is also part of the Peel Region. It has a population of 1,116. [1] It was established in 1820. [2]

Geography

Alton is located near the Caledon Creek and the Alton Pond, where the Millcroft Inn is located upon. It is also located on the banks of Shaw's Creek. An old 1-track rail line lies at the east end of the community. [3] New houses are currently being built west of Main Street. [4] The Niagara Escarpement runs north of the community.

Places of interest

  • Alton Mills Arts Centre [5]
  • Millcroft Inn and Spa [6]
  • Spirit Tree Cidery [7]
  • Osprey Valley [8]
  • Paul Morin Gallery [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Alton, Ontario Population & Demographics". www.areavibes.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. ↑ "visitcaledon.ca". www.visitcaledon.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  3. ↑ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  4. ↑ "New Homes in Alton, Ontario | Map Search - NewHomeFinder.ca". NewHomeFinder. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  5. ↑ "Alton Mill Arts Centre - Around Alton: Hills of Headwaters". www.altonmill.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  6. ↑ "Millcroft Inn & Spa | Spa Retreat in the Hills of Caledon, ON". Vintage Hotels. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  7. ↑ "Spirit Tree Estate Cidery – Estate Cider in the hills of Caledon". Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  8. ↑ "TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley". Osprey Valley. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  9. ↑ "WELCOME |". www.paulmorinstudios.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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