Campbellville, Ontario
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Campbellville, Ontario
, Canada
is a community in the geographic township of Nassagaweya in the Town of Milton
, Halton Region on the Niagara Escarpment
and is a tourist destination for residents of the Greater Toronto Area
. Originally renowned for its Ice Cream Parlour at the Campbellville Opera Emporium, Campbellville offers far more for day trippers today.
Mohawk Raceway
, a harness racing venue, Crawford Lake Indian Village
, Mountsberg Conservation Area
several antique Stores, pizzeria and ice cream parlour The Trail Eatery; are features of the village of approximately 1000 people. Campbellville has become a mecca for those seeking a casual day of browsing its antique stores. A growing number of other interesting shops have sprung up in recent years including Mennonite furniture, home decor from around the world, gift shops, the world's largest Antique leaded stained glass store and museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville), and one of Canada's biggest history and genealogy bookstores. St. David's Presbyterian Church (of The Presbyterian Church in Canada) has been a mainstay in the village since 1869. St. David's current building dates to 1891 with an addition coming in 1999. St. David's cemetery dates back to 1908 and is just north of the church on Main St. Worship time at St. David's is 10 am led by the Rev. Jonathan W. Tait with Sunday School and wheelchair accessibility (visit http://www.stdavidscampbellville.ca for more details).
Home of Fish 4 Trout, a popular public fishing preserve and recreational venue for families, groups and fly fishermen is located just south of town.
The winding hilly roads surrounding Campbellville make it a favourite for motorcyclists and mountain bikers alike.
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is a community in the geographic township of Nassagaweya in the Town of Milton
Milton, Ontario
Milton is a town in Southern Ontario, Canada, and part of the Halton Region in the Greater Toronto Area. Milton received a tremendous amount of awareness following the release of the results of the 2006 Census, which indicated that Milton is the fastest growing municipality in the Greater Golden...
, Halton Region on the Niagara Escarpment
Niagara Escarpment
The Niagara Escarpment is a long escarpment, or cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through Ontario, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois...
and is a tourist destination for residents of the Greater Toronto Area
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. Originally renowned for its Ice Cream Parlour at the Campbellville Opera Emporium, Campbellville offers far more for day trippers today.
Mohawk Raceway
Mohawk Raceway
Mohawk Racetrack is a harness racing track in Campbellville, Ontario. It is owned by the Woodbine Entertainment Group, formerly the Ontario Jockey Club, and is about 30 km west of the company's other racetrack, Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto...
, a harness racing venue, Crawford Lake Indian Village
Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Crawford Lake Conservation Area is a conservation area owned and operated by the Conservation Halton near the community of Campbellville in Milton, Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, Canada. It is a Regionally Environmentally Sensitive Area, an Ontario Area of Natural and Scientific...
, Mountsberg Conservation Area
Mountsberg Conservation Area
Mountsberg Conservation Area near Campbellville, Ontario is widely known for their Raptor Centre. It is owned and operated by the Halton Region Conservation Authority.-External links:* *...
several antique Stores, pizzeria and ice cream parlour The Trail Eatery; are features of the village of approximately 1000 people. Campbellville has become a mecca for those seeking a casual day of browsing its antique stores. A growing number of other interesting shops have sprung up in recent years including Mennonite furniture, home decor from around the world, gift shops, the world's largest Antique leaded stained glass store and museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville), and one of Canada's biggest history and genealogy bookstores. St. David's Presbyterian Church (of The Presbyterian Church in Canada) has been a mainstay in the village since 1869. St. David's current building dates to 1891 with an addition coming in 1999. St. David's cemetery dates back to 1908 and is just north of the church on Main St. Worship time at St. David's is 10 am led by the Rev. Jonathan W. Tait with Sunday School and wheelchair accessibility (visit http://www.stdavidscampbellville.ca for more details).
Home of Fish 4 Trout, a popular public fishing preserve and recreational venue for families, groups and fly fishermen is located just south of town.
The winding hilly roads surrounding Campbellville make it a favourite for motorcyclists and mountain bikers alike.
Famous residents
- Charles LakingCharles LakingCharles Clarence "Clare" Laking was, at age 106, one of the last surviving Canadian veterans of the First World War...
, believed to be the longest living World War IWorld War IWorld War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
veteranVeteranA veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
in Canada who fought on the front lines. - Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of RussiaGrand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of RussiaGrand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia was the youngest child of Emperor Alexander III of Russia. Her older brother was Tsar Nicholas II....
, escaped to Canada after World War II and settled in the area before moving to CooksvilleCooksville, OntarioCooksville is a neighbourhood in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Dundas Street and Hurontario Street.-History:...
. - Bruce HoodBruce HoodBruce Hood was born in Campbellville, Ontario, Canada. He has been an author, businessman, politician, and a professional ice hockey referee in the National Hockey League .-Officiating record:...
, NHL Referee, travel industry professional and aspiring politician.
Bordering towns
| North: Guelph-Eramosa, Brookville, Rockwood | ||
| West: Cambridge Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge is a city located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair.Galt covers the largest portion of... , Puslinch Puslinch, Ontario Puslinch is a township in south-central Ontario, Canada, in the County of Wellington south of Guelph. The area is rich in natural gas resources. The main source of production is agricultural, bottling and mining. Mining has been dominant throughout the county. About half of the township is... , Moffat |
Campbellville | East: Milton Milton, Ontario Milton is a town in Southern Ontario, Canada, and part of the Halton Region in the Greater Toronto Area. Milton received a tremendous amount of awareness following the release of the results of the 2006 Census, which indicated that Milton is the fastest growing municipality in the Greater Golden... , Georgetown Georgetown, Ontario Georgetown is a community in the town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada and is part of the Regional Municipality of Halton. It is situated on the Credit River, located approximately 60 km west of Toronto making it part of the Greater Toronto Area... , Acton Acton, Ontario Acton is a community located in the Town of Halton Hills, in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada.Acton is located on Highway 7 and the former Highway 25. Acton is served by GO Transit bus service on the Georgetown line corridor.-History:Acton was first named Danville when Settler Wheeler Green opened... |
| South: Hamilton Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe... , Burlington Burlington, Ontario Burlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment... , Oakville Oakville, Ontario Oakville is a town in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. As of the 2006 census the population was 165,613.-History:In 1793, Dundas Street was surveyed for a military road... , Lowville |
See also
- Rattlesnake PointRattlesnake Point (Canada)Rattlesnake Point is an eco-tourism area located in Milton, Ontario, Canada and is owned and operated by Conservation Halton. Spanning roughly one-hundred square kilometres across and near the Niagara Escarpment in Halton Region, the Rattlesnake Point area is home to many golf courses, country...
- Conservation HaltonConservation HaltonConservation Halton , legally known as the Halton Region Conservation Authority , is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario...
- Glen Eden (Ski Area)
- Kelso Conservation AreaKelso Conservation AreaKelso Conservation Area is located near Milton, Ontario and is owned and operated by Conservation Halton. This park has an area of 3.97 square kilometres and contains Lake Kelso which was built for flood control of Sixteen Mile Creek and has a sandy beach for swimmers in the summer and is also...
- Halton County Radial Railway Museum
- Hilton Falls Conservation AreaHilton Falls Conservation AreaHilton Falls Conservation Area located in Campbellville, Ontario is a conservation area known for its ten-meter waterfall and hiking trails. It constitutes and also offers mountain biking, cross-country skiing...