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