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 and several Antique Stores 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 & museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville), and Canada's biggest history and genealogy bookstore.
The winding hilly roads surrounding Campbellville make it a favorite for motorcyclists and mountain bikers alike.
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[edit] Famous residents
- Charles Laking, believed to be the longest living World War I veteran in Canada who fought on the front lines.
- Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia, escaped to Canada after World War II and settled in the area before moving to Cooksville.
- Bruce Hood, NHL Referee, travel industry professional and aspiring politician.
[edit] Schools
- Hitherfield Preparatory School
- Brookville Public School
[edit] Bordering Towns
| North: Guelph-Eramosa, Brookville, Rockwood | ||
| West: Cambridge, Puslinch, Moffat | Campbellville | East: Milton, Georgetown, Acton |
| South: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Lowville |
[edit] See also
- Rattlesnake Point
- Conservation Halton
- Glen Eden (Ski Area)
- Kelso Conservation Area
- Halton County Radial Railway Museum
- Hilton Falls Conservation Area
[edit] External links
- Escarpment Country Tourism
- Global Gazette, Canada's Online Family History Magazine
- Google Satellite Map
- Halton County Streetcar & Electric Railway Museum
- North Halton Compass Newspaper
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