Home to the world-famous Niagara Escarpment, Halton Hills is known for its rolling green valleys, meandering rivers and wooded plains. Dating back more than 200 years, the rural region’s two largest communities of Georgetown and Acton are havens for both hikers and historians.

Things to do

No trip to Halton Hills is complete without hiking the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest footpath following the Niagara Escarpment. Hike along the Grand River past three cascading waterfalls in Beaver Valley on the Falling Water Trail or take in majestic views from the Blue Mountains on the Pretty River Loop.

If you’re traveling with family, treat the kids to a horseback ride at Fallbrook Trail Ranch where young children can also enjoy pony rides. For more family fun, visit Chudleigh’s Farm, a historic apple orchard with fruit picking, scenic tractor rides, a massive hay maze, four six-meter-long slides and tasty farm-baked goods.

For outdoor adventures, visit Terra Cotta Conservation Area where you can cycle through autumn leaves on Terra Cotta Lane, practice yoga beneath the towering cedar trees or embark on a rafting tour along Silver Creek. In winter, go ice skating on the pond, take a cross-country skiing lesson or tackle a snowshoeing trail.

Retrace the rich history of Halton Hills at the Country Heritage Park, a living museum depicting rural life and local agriculture over the last 200 years. Explore the village’s 30 timber-framed buildings, work in the traditional vegetable garden and enjoy a horse-and-cart ride through the farmstead.

Getting around

You can fly into Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto and drive 45 minutes along Highway 7 to Halton Hills or take the VIA Rail train or Go Transit bus to Georgetown. Once in Halton Hills, local buses or rental cars are the best ways to get around.