| The Halton Region covers over 230,000 acres | | | | main populations in the municipality are |
| including about 25km of the shore of Lake | | | | centred in Georgetown and Acton. Schooling |
| Ontario. With the population forecast to | | | | and Healthcare are administered by the Halton |
| exceed 420,000 by 2006 (5 year increase of | | | | Region School Boards and Health Authority. |
| about 15%) the Halton Region is becoming one | | | | Despite being the most rural area of the |
| of the fastest growing regions of the Greater | | | | Region, Halton Hills has the GoTransit system |
| Toronto Area (GTA).Though renowned across | | | | links to the GTA. With good transportation |
| Canada for having the highest density of | | | | and low unemployment the Town has a thriving |
| population, the rural areas in the GTA are | | | | Business community with excellent employment |
| dedicated to agriculture which is an | | | | prospects.The Town Of Milton - The town of |
| impressive $1 Billion industry employing | | | | Milton is conveniently located on Highway 401 |
| thousands of people. Other major employers | | | | about 20 minutes drive from Pearson |
| include the Ford and Liberty car | | | | international airport. Though further north |
| manufacturers, Aerospace manufacturers | | | | in the Halton Region than Burlington and |
| Goodrich, Oil and Gas exploration, utilities | | | | Oakville, Milton is still relatively close to |
| and other Manufacturing. This diverse | | | | Lake Ontario. Also, both national railway |
| business environment is further supported by | | | | lines run through the town giving it |
| a skilled workforce, large domestic market, | | | | excellent access to all the major cities in |
| excellent transportation and easy access to | | | | the region and beyond. |
| export markets.Over half of the population is | | | | |
| currently under the age of 40 to give the | | | | With nearly 50,000 residents, (and growing |
| region a dynamic workforce. | | | | rapidly) Milton has all the amenities |
| | | | associated with a large town. These include a |
| There are two school boards that administer | | | | full hospital, large leisure centre and |
| the educational programs in the region - | | | | plenty of Golf courses. The 85 acre Kelso |
| Halton District School Board and the Halton | | | | conservation area gives ample outdoor |
| Catholic District School Board. These are | | | | recreation opportunities like skiing, hiking, |
| complemented by the many post secondary | | | | swimming and boating.There are good |
| institutions and libraries that are located | | | | employment opportunities with major |
| either in or within an hour drive of the | | | | manufacturing employers like Karmax, Modatek |
| region. | | | | Systems and several aerospace and automotive |
| | | | technology companies. Though the Halton |
| Healthcare is provided by 4 main hospitals | | | | Region School Board is the highest single |
| which are administered by the regional health | | | | employer, health services and Sobey's food |
| service. A full public health service is | | | | distribution centre give Milton a diverse |
| available for those who qualify under the | | | | range of employers.The Town Of Oakville - |
| Ontario Provincial rules.Halton's | | | | Oakville was founded in 1827 and is well |
| MunicipalitiesThe Halton Region of the GTA is | | | | renowned as a beautiful city situated on the |
| predominantly made up of 4 main | | | | shore of Lake Ontario. With a population of |
| municipalities. The Town of Oakville and the | | | | around 145,000, Oakville is a 30 minute drive |
| City of Burlington make up the urban area to | | | | from downtown Toronto and is rapidly becoming |
| the south, and the Towns of Halton Hills and | | | | a sought after place to live and do business. |
| Milton make up the largely rural area to the | | | | |
| north.The City Of Burlington - Burlington is | | | | |
| situated in the south of Halton region, on | | | | The City's heritage is proudly preserved |
| the shore of Lake Ontario, and is a vibrant | | | | with many of the businesses in the centre |
| and beautiful city close to Toronto. With a | | | | converted 19th century buildings. Being so |
| population of around 160,000 people, | | | | close to the Lake and Toronto, Oakville |
| Burlington covers approximately 187sq km and | | | | offers a multitude of recreational |
| has grown considerably since its beginnings | | | | opportunities from outdoor pursuits to |
| in 1784.As a part of the 740km lakefront | | | | shopping, restaurants and nightlife of the |
| trail there are plenty of parks and | | | | big city. Also abundant are championship |
| recreational opportunities for the | | | | quality golf courses, performing arts |
| inhabitants. With many festivals, museums, | | | | festivals, parks and harbours.The booming |
| sports and activities available there is | | | | business community boasts some international |
| something for everyone. For added convenience | | | | company headquarters and all manner of |
| there is a comprehensive public transport | | | | manufacturing industry. Tourism is also a |
| system that links up with the GTA transit "GO | | | | major player with over $88 million per year |
| Transit".There are many large employers in | | | | being generated by visitors. The proximity to |
| the area covering a wide range of | | | | both Toronto and the USA with all the major |
| specialties. These vary from Financial | | | | types of transportation available will |
| Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care | | | | continue to give Oakville strong growth as a |
| and Software Development to Business Services | | | | business friendly city. |
| and Automation & Robotics. The full list of | | | | |
| businesses can be found at the Burlington | | | | Overall, Oakville is a great place to live |
| Economic Development website. | | | | with good schools, recreation and employment. |
| | | | The local transport system gives good access |
| Town of Halton Hills - Halton Hills has a | | | | to the downtown core of Toronto and the GTA |
| population of just over 51,000 with a | | | | making it easily commutable.Dave Lympany |
| forecasted growth rate of around 2.5%. | | | | emigrated to Canada with his family in 2003 |
| Situated in the northern section of the | | | | and has developed - the free information |
| Halton Region, Halton Hills has many | | | | resource for Canada and Canadian Immigration. |
| community events, parks and recreational | | | | With over 150 pages of great content, the |
| opportunities for its residents. Part of the | | | | site is continually expanding and regularly |
| Niagara Escarpment is in the area along with | | | | updated and is an excellent resource for |
| the Bruce Trail which gives excellent | | | | Immigration, Relocation, Research and Travel. |
| camping, hiking and biking trails.The two | | | | |