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'''Milton''' ([[Canada 2021 Census|2021 census]] population 132,979) is a town in [[Southern Ontario]], Canada, and part of the [[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]] in the [[Greater Toronto Area]]. Between 2001 and 2011, Milton was the fastest growing municipality in Canada, with a 71.4% increase in population from 2001 to 2006 and another 56.5% increase from 2006 to 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Town of Milton: Canada's Fastest Growing Municipality|date=3 November 2015|url=http://www.cbj.ca/town-of-milton/|publisher=The Canadian Business Journal|access-date=12 February 2017}}</ref><ref name=2006CensusPortrait>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-550/pdf/97-550-XIE2006001.pdf | title=Portrait of the Canadian Population in 2006, 2006 Census | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=March 2007 | access-date=2011-10-13 | archive-date=2013-06-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622025508/http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-550/pdf/97-550-XIE2006001.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Census subdivision of Milton|url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/as-sa/fogs-spg/Facts-csd-eng.cfm?LANG=Eng&GK=CSD&GC=3524009|website=Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census|date = 8 February 2012|publisher=Statistics Canada|access-date=12 February 2017}}</ref> In 2016, Milton's census population was 110,128 with an estimated growth to 228,000 by 2031.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Fast Facts| url=http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/pdfs/Milton_Fast_Facts.pdf|website=Milton This Way Up| access-date=27 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427200813/http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/pdfs/Milton_Fast_Facts.pdf |archive-date=27 April 2016}}</ref> It remained the fastest growing community in Ontario but was deemed to be the sixth fastest growing in Canada at that time.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/7110264-census-milton-remains-in-top-10-fastest-growing-canadian-communities/ |title=Census: Milton remains in top 10 fastest-growing Canadian communities |date=8 February 2018 |publisher=Inside Halton |access-date=12 November 2019 |quote= the top spot has now been taken over by Warman, Sask., which has grown by 55.1 per cent since 2011 and is followed by four other Prairie municipalities where building is booming.}}</ref>
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'''Milton''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 census]] population 53,939) is alocated town in [[Southern Ontario{{convert|54|Southern]] [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], part of the [[Greater Toronto Area]]. The town is located 40&nbsp;km (24 miles)|mi|abbr=on}} west of [[Downtown Toronto]] on [[Ontario Highway 401 (Ontario)|Highway 401]], and is the western terminus for the [[Milton line]] commuter train and bus corridor operated by [[GO Transit]]. Milton is part of [[Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario|Halton Region]], and issituated on the edge of [[Niagara Escarpment]], a [[UNESCO]] world [[biosphere reserve]] and the [[Bruce Trail]].
 
Milton received a tremendous amount of publicity following the release of the results of the 2006 Census, which indicated that Milton was the fastest growing community in Canada, with a 71.4% increase in population between 2001 and 2006. As of the mid-summer census in 2008, Milton's population had grown to 72,500 and showed no signs of slowing.
 
==History==
The [[Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation|Mississaugas of the Credit]] held 648,000 acres of land north of the Head of the Lake Purchase lands and extending to the unceded territory of the Chippewa of Lakes Huron and Simcoe. In mid-October, 1818, the Chippewa ceded their land to the Crown in the Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty and, by the end of October, the Crown sought to purchase the adjacent lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit.
The town took root out of a settlement by Jasper Martin (OMG) along the [[Sixteen Mile Creek (Ontario)|Sixteen Mile Creek]]; Martin immigrated from [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], [[England]] with his wife Sarah and two sons on May 17, 1818. Martin was granted 100 acres (40&nbsp;ha) of land, from the Crown in 1820, designated Lot 14, Concession 2, Township of Trafalgar, Halton County, in the District of Gore. Martin later built a grist mill along the creek and created a pond, known as Mill Pond, to power his mill. The mill became the center of settlement for others as they settled in the region. In 1837 the area had a population of approximately 100 people and was named Mill Town. The town, as it is today, soon after became known as Milton. The two principal property owners of the young town were the Martins and the Fosters. The current site of Milton's town hall was donated from Mr. Hugh Foster (and thus, Hugh Foster Hall).<ref>[http://www.milton.ca/Living-0-267.htm Town of Milton<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The Deputy Superintendent of the Indian Department, [[William Claus]], met with the Mississaugas from October 27–29, 1818, and proposed that the Mississaugas sell their 648,000 acres of land in exchange for an annual amount of goods. The continuous inflow of settlers into their lands and fisheries had weakened the Mississaugas' traditional economy and had left them in a state of impoverishment and a rapidly declining population. In their enfeebled state, Chief Ajetance (d. 1829), on behalf of the assembled people, readily agreed to the sale of their lands for £522.10 of goods paid annually.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ajetance Treaty, No. 19 (1818) |url=http://mncfn.ca/treaty19/ |website=Mississauga of the Credit First Nation |date=28 May 2017 |access-date=7 September 2020 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607035520/http://mncfn.ca/treaty19/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[Image:Milton Town Hall.jpg|left|200px|thumb|The historic Milton town hall in Victoria Park.]]
Significant municipalities found within the lands of the Ajetance Purchase of 1818 include Brampton and Milton.
[[Image:Downtown Milton2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Main St. Downtown Milton]]
Milton was incorporated into a town in 1857, after being chosen as county seat for Halton. In 1974, the present municipal structure was created when the Regional Municipality of Halton, replaced Halton County. The new town of Milton added parts of the former township of Esquesing (most of this township comprises [[Halton Hills, Ontario|Halton Hills]]), all of [[Nassagaweya Township]] including the village of [[Campbellville, Ontario|Campbellville]], and the northern sections of Trafalgar and Nelson from (a 1962 annexation of the former townships) [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] and [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] respectively.
 
The town took root out of a settlement by Jasper Martin along the [[Sixteen Mile Creek (Ontario)|Sixteen Mile Creek]]; Martin immigrated from [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[England]] with his wife Sarah Coates and two sons on May 17, 1818.<ref>{{cite web |title=Plaque: Jasper Martin and Sara Coats |url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/24340/data?n=14 |website=Milton Images |access-date=6 September 2020}}</ref> Martin was granted {{convert|100|acre|ha}} of land, from the Crown in 1820, designated Lot 14, Concession 2, [[Trafalgar Township|Township of Trafalgar]], [[Halton County, Ontario|Halton County]], in the [[Gore District, Upper Canada|District of Gore]]. Martin built a [[grist]] mill along the creek and created a pond, known as Mill Pond, to power his mill. The mill became the centre of settlement for others as they settled in the region. In 1837 the area had a population of approximately 100 people and was named after the English poet [[John Milton]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Town of Milton|url=http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/about-us/the-town-of-milton/|publisher=Milton Historical Society|access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref> The town, as it is today, soon after became known as Milton. The two principal property owners of the young town were the Martins and the Fosters, whose names are still reflected in numerous buildings and streets in Milton<ref>{{cite web|title=Living in Milton, Ontario|url=http://www.milton.ca/Living-0-267.htm|publisher=Town of Milton|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060701065404/http://www.milton.ca/Living-0-267.htm|archive-date=1 July 2006}}</ref>
With the addition of the [[Niagara Escarpment]] lands, [[tourism]], [[recreation]], and heritage conservation have increased in importance. The [[Halton Region Museum]] which has a large number of historic agricultural buildings and the [[Halton County Radial Railway]] museum are located in Milton, as is Country Heritage Park (formerly the [[Ontario Agricultural Museum]]). Five large parks operated by [[Conservation Halton]] reside in the town and [[Mohawk Raceway]] is located near Campbellville.
 
By 1855, the United Counties of Halton and [[Wentworth County, Ontario|Wentworth]] split, and Halton became a separate county. [[Halton County, Ontario|Its council]] consisted of members representing the townships of [[Esquesing]], [[Nassagaweya]], Trafalgar and Nelson, along with [[Acton, Ontario|Acton]], [[Georgetown, Ontario|Georgetown]], Milton, [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] and [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]]. Milton was then named as the [[county town]] (seat), a decision that certainly created a lot of local controversy. The people in Oakville were very upset because Oakville was an established place with a railway. Milton did not even have a railway, according to historian John McDonald.<ref name=Halton200>{{cite web |last1=Hennessey |first1=Melanie |title=Today marks Halton's 200th anniversary |url= http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/6401384-today-marks-halton-s-200th-anniversary/ |website=Milton Canadian Champion |publisher= Metroland Media Group Ltd |access-date= 27 April 2016 |date=22 March 2016}}</ref> For 25 years there was this great rivalry. Every time county council tried to pass something to improve the Milton area, the Oakville councillors would often balk at it. Hugh Foster, of the aforementioned Foster family, donated {{cvt|4|acre}} of land to the county to construct its administration building in Milton, which is still in place on Mary Street today and now used as the Milton Town Hall. Milton was incorporated into a town in 1857, after being chosen as county seat for Halton.<ref name=Halton200/>
 
By 1869, Milton had a population of 1,000.<ref>{{cite book |last1=McEvoy |first1=Henry |title= The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory |date=1869 |publisher= Robertson & Cook |location=Ontario |page=[https://archive.org/details/provinceontario00mcevgoog/page/n387 311] |isbn=9780665094125 |url= https://archive.org/details/provinceontario00mcevgoog|quote=Milton. |access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref> Records from 1874 indicate that Milton had county buildings, a telegraph office, a foundry, a tannery, a woolen factory, a grist mill and a saw mill, a weekly newspaper and a number of stores.<ref>{{cite book |editor1-last=Crosby |editor1-first=Peter Alfred |title=Lovell's Gazetteer of British North America |date=1874 |publisher=J. Lovell |location=Montreal |page= 195 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=p_oxAQAAMAAJ&q=Milton&pg=PA195|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
 
In 1891, Milton used electricity to light its streets for the first time and in 1905 the Town purchased the Milton Electric Light Company and built its own power station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2506706/page/10|title = Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 5 Dec 2000, p. 10}}</ref>
 
In the early 1900s, Milton was well known because of the P.L. Robertson Manufacturing Company, the first to make [[List of screw drives#Robertson|socket-head screws]]. Although formed in Hamilton in 1907, the business relocated to Milton in 1908.<ref>{{cite web |title= Plaque #7 : The P.L. Robertson Manufacturing Company |url= http://www.waynecook.com/ahalton.html |website= Historical Plaques of Halton Region |access-date= 20 August 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112195740/http://www.waynecook.com/ahalton.html |archive-date= 12 January 2017 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref> [[P.L. Robertson]] was the inventor of the square-socket drive for screws.
 
In 1974, the present municipal structure was created when the Regional Municipality of Halton replaced Halton County. The new town of Milton added parts of the former township of [[Esquesing Township, Ontario|Esquesing]] (most of this township comprises [[Halton Hills, Ontario|Halton Hills]]), all of [[Nassagaweya Township, Ontario|Nassagaweya Township]] including the village of [[Campbellville, Ontario|Campbellville]], and the northern sections of Trafalgar and Nelson from (a 1962 annexation of the former townships) [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] and [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |title= Annexation By-Law Given Quiet Passing |url= http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2497736/page/1|access-date=20 August 2017 |work=The Canadian Champion |date=6 December 1962 |location= Milton, ON |page=1}}</ref>
 
With the addition of the [[Niagara Escarpment]] lands, [[tourism]], [[recreation]], and heritage conservation have increased in importance. The [[Halton Region Museum]], which has a large number of historic agricultural buildings, and the [[Halton County Radial Railway]] museum are located in Milton, as is Country Heritage Park (formerly the [[Ontario Agricultural Museum]]). Five large parks operated by [[Conservation Halton]] reside in the town, and [[Mohawk Raceway]] is located near Campbellville. It is also home to [[Maplehurst Correctional Complex]], the [[Vanier Centre for Women]] and one of two criminal courthouses serving Halton Region.<ref>{{cite web |title=Court Services |url=https://www.haltonpolice.ca/RECORDSCOURTS/COURTS/Pages/default.aspx |publisher= Halton Regional Police Service |access-date= 27 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420095622/http://www.haltonpolice.ca/RecordsCourts/Courts/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date= 20 April 2014}}</ref>
 
On January 1st, 2010, land was bought by the City of [[Mississauga]] and scaled down its border by {{cvt|400|acre|km2}} to Hwy. 407, affecting 25 residents.<ref>{{cite web|date=Dec 21, 2009|title=Mississauga Receives Approval for Boundary Realignment|url=http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home;jsessionid=CYUSNA2ITWIKNTRPH3XD4FWOF25W4PW0?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=106100975n&returnUrl=%2Fportal%2Fhome%3Bjsessionid%3DCYUSNA2ITWIKNTRPH3XD4FWOF25W4PW0|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203214422/http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home;jsessionid=CYUSNA2ITWIKNTRPH3XD4FWOF25W4PW0?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=106100975n&returnUrl=%2Fportal%2Fhome%3Bjsessionid%3DCYUSNA2ITWIKNTRPH3XD4FWOF25W4PW0|archive-date=February 3, 2012|access-date=2010-07-27|publisher=Mississauga.ca}}</ref>
 
==Climate==
Milton is classified as a [[humid continental climate]] (Dfb) in the [[Köppen climate classification|Koppen climate classification]] system. The town has 4 distinct seasons and year round precipitation with warm, rainy summers with cool nights and long, cold, and snowy winters.{{Weather box
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|metric first = yes
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|Jan record high C = 12.2
|Feb record high C = 11.7
|Mar record high C = 22.5
|Apr record high C = 27.8
|May record high C = 31.1
|Jun record high C = 33.3
|Jul record high C = 34.4
|Aug record high C = 35.0
|Sep record high C = 33.9
|Oct record high C = 29.4
|Nov record high C = 21.1
|Dec record high C = 16.1
|year record high C = 35.0
|Jan high C = -3.1
|Feb high C = -2.0
|Mar high C = 2.7
|Apr high C = 11.3
|May high C = 18.3
|Jun high C = 24.0
|Jul high C = 26.6
|Aug high C = 25.5
|Sep high C = 21.0
|Oct high C = 14.3
|Nov high C = 6.6
|Dec high C = -0.2
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|Feb mean C = -6.2
|Mar mean C = -1.2
|Apr mean C = 6.3
|May mean C = 12.4
|Jun mean C = 18.0
|Jul mean C = 20.6
|Aug mean C = 19.7
|Sep mean C = 15.5
|Oct mean C = 9.3
|Nov mean C = 3.1
|Dec mean C = -3.4
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|Jan low C = -10.4
|Feb low C = -10.3
|Mar low C = -5.1
|Apr low C = 1.3
|May low C = 6.5
|Jun low C = 12.0
|Jul low C = 14.5
|Aug low C = 14.0
|Sep low C = 10.0
|Oct low C = 4.4
|Nov low C = -0.3
|Dec low C = -6.5
|year low C = 2.5
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|Feb record low C = −31.5
|Mar record low C = −24.5
|Apr record low C = −15.0
|May record low C = −4.5
|Jun record low C = 1.0
|Jul record low C = 3.9
|Aug record low C = 1.1
|Sep record low C = -3.3
|Oct record low C = −7.8
|Nov record low C = −13.3
|Dec record low C = −29.0
|year record low C = −32.8
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|Jan precipitation mm = 72.7
|Feb precipitation mm = 65.9
|Mar precipitation mm = 72.3
|Apr precipitation mm = 79.2
|May precipitation mm = 68.0
|Jun precipitation mm = 72.9
|Jul precipitation mm = 57.7
|Aug precipitation mm = 88.4
|Sep precipitation mm = 72.2
|Oct precipitation mm = 68.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 77.2
|Dec precipitation mm = 80.4
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|Aug rain mm = 88.4
|Sep rain mm = 72.2
|Oct rain mm = 67.4
|Nov rain mm = 67.8
|Dec rain mm = 41.5
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|Mar snow cm = 23.5
|Apr snow cm = 6.8
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|Jun snow cm = 0.0
|Jul snow cm = 0.0
|Aug snow cm = 0.0
|Sep snow cm = 0.0
|Oct snow cm = 1.8
|Nov snow cm = 9.9
|Dec snow cm = 35.9
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|Feb precipitation days = 12
|Mar precipitation days = 12
|Apr precipitation days = 11
|May precipitation days = 10
|Jun precipitation days = 10
|Jul precipitation days = 8
|Aug precipitation days = 10
|Sep precipitation days = 9
|Oct precipitation days = 10
|Nov precipitation days = 12
|Dec precipitation days = 15
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|Feb rain days = 3
|Mar rain days = 6
|Apr rain days = 10
|May rain days = 10
|Jun rain days = 10
|Jul rain days = 8
|Aug rain days = 10
|Sep rain days = 9
|Oct rain days = 10
|Nov rain days = 9
|Dec rain days = 5
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|Jul snow days = 0
|Aug snow days = 0
|Sep snow days = 0
|Oct snow days = 0
|Nov snow days = 3
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|source 1 = [[Environment Canada]]<ref name=tempnormals>
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| title = Canadian Climate Normals 1951–1980 Volume 2: Temperature
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==Demographics==
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|percentages =
|- style="text-align:right;"
|footnote =
|1901
|1871|891
|1,372
|1901|1372
|- style="text-align:right;"
|1911|1654
|1921|1873
|1,654
|1931|1839
|- style="text-align:right;"
|1941|1964
|1921
|1951|2451
|1,873
|1961|5629
|- style="text-align:right;"
|1971|7018
|1931
|1981|28067
|1,839
|1991|32075
|- style="text-align:right;"
|1996|32104
|1941
|[[Canada 2001 Census|2001]]|31471
|1,964
|[[Canada 2006 Census|2006]]|53939
|- style="text-align:right;"
|[[Canada 2011 Census|2011]]|84362
|1951
|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]|110128
|2,451
|[[Canada 2021 Census|2021]]|132979
|- style="text-align:right;"
}}
|1961
 
|5,629
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Milton had a population of {{val|132979|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|40038|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|41000|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:132979-110128}}|110128|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|110128|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|363.83|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|132979|363.83|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000235 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=March 30, 2022}}</ref>
|- style="text-align:right;"
 
|1971
An October 2019 report stated that the average household income was $111,875, that the unemployment rate was 5.7%, and that the crime rate per 100,000 residents was low, at 2,133.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://moneyinc.com/best-places-to-live-in-canada/|title=Economic Insider |date=20 October 2019 |publisher=Moneysense|access-date=13 November 2019 }}</ref>
|7,018
 
|- style="text-align:right;"
=== Ethnicity ===
|1981
{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable"
|28,067
|+ [[Panethnicity|Panethnic]] groups in the Town of Milton (2001−2021)
|- style="text-align:right;"
! rowspan="2" |[[Panethnicity|Panethnic]]<br>group
|1991
! colspan="2" |2021<ref name="2021censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2022-10-26 |title= Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&SearchText=Milton&DGUIDlist=2021A00053524009&GENDERlist=1,2,3&STATISTIClist=1&HEADERlist=0 |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
|32,075
! colspan="2" |2016<ref name="2016census">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2021-10-27 |title= Census Profile, 2016 Census |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3524009&Geo2=CD&Code2=3524&SearchText=Milton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1&type=0 |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
|- style="text-align:right;"
! colspan="2" |2011<ref name="2011census">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2015-11-27 |title= NHS Profile |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3524009&Data=Count&SearchText=Milton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&A1=All&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
|2001
! colspan="2" |2006<ref name="2006census">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-08-20 |title= 2006 Community Profiles |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3524009&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Milton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
|31,471
! colspan="2" |2001<ref name="2001census">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-07-02 |title= 2001 Community Profiles |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3524009&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Milton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
|- style="text-align:right;"
|-
|2006
![[Population|{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}]]
|53,939
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
|-
| [[European Canadians|European]]{{efn|Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.|name="euro"}}
| 57,950
| {{Percentage | 57950 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 61,280
| {{Percentage | 61280 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 58,045
| {{Percentage | 58045 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 43,865
| {{Percentage | 43865 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 29,800
| {{Percentage | 29800 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[South Asian Canadians|South Asian]]
| 37,100
| {{Percentage | 37100 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 22,895
| {{Percentage | 22895 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 11,685
| {{Percentage | 11685 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 3,105
| {{Percentage | 3105 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 210
| {{Percentage | 210 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Middle Eastern Canadians|Middle Eastern]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.|name="MiddleEastern"}}
| 9,170
| {{Percentage | 9170 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 4,820
| {{Percentage | 4820 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 1,810
| {{Percentage | 1810 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 625
| {{Percentage | 625 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 45
| {{Percentage | 45 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[African-Canadian|African]]
| 7,655
| {{Percentage | 7655 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 5,280
| {{Percentage | 5280 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 2,740
| {{Percentage | 2740 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 1,695
| {{Percentage | 1695 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 310
| {{Percentage | 310 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.|name="SoutheastAsian"}}
| 6,585
| {{Percentage | 6585 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 5,095
| {{Percentage | 5095 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 3,335
| {{Percentage | 3335 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 1,345
| {{Percentage | 1345 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 95
| {{Percentage | 95 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[East Asian Canadians|East Asian]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.|name="EastAsian"}}
| 4,775
| {{Percentage | 4775 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 3,425
| {{Percentage | 3425 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 2,120
| {{Percentage | 2120 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 1,040
| {{Percentage | 1040 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 235
| {{Percentage | 235 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Latin American Canadians|Latin American]]
| 3,405
| {{Percentage | 3405 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 2,575
| {{Percentage | 2575 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 1,665
| {{Percentage | 1665 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 700
| {{Percentage | 700 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 55
| {{Percentage | 55 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Indigenous peoples in Canada|Indigenous]]
| 945
| {{Percentage | 945 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 1,040
| {{Percentage | 1040 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 545
| {{Percentage | 545 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 425
| {{Percentage | 425 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 170
| {{Percentage | 170 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
| Other{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, {{abbr|n.i.e.|not included elsewhere}}" and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.|name="Other"}}
| 3,850
| {{Percentage | 3850 | 131430 | 2 }}
| 2,520
| {{Percentage | 2520 | 108935 | 2 }}
| 1,625
| {{Percentage | 1625 | 83580 | 2 }}
| 610
| {{Percentage | 610 | 53405 | 2 }}
| 100
| {{Percentage | 100 | 31005 | 2 }}
|-
! Total responses
! 131,430
! {{Percentage | 131430 | 132979 | 2 }}
! 108,935
! {{Percentage | 108935 | 110128 | 2 }}
! 83,580
! {{Percentage | 83580 | 84362 | 2 }}
! 53,405
! {{Percentage | 53405 | 53939 | 2 }}
! 31,005
! {{Percentage | 31005 | 31471 | 2 }}
|-
! Total population
! 132,979
! {{Percentage | 132979 | 132979 | 2 }}
! 110,128
! {{Percentage | 110128 | 110128 | 2 }}
! 84,362
! {{Percentage | 84362 | 84362 | 2 }}
! 53,939
! {{Percentage | 53939 | 53939 | 2 }}
! 31,471
! {{Percentage | 31471 | 31471 | 2 }}
|}
*Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses.
 
=== Language ===
According to the [[Canada 2001 Census]] there were 31,471 people living in Milton. (The population of Milton as of 2006 is 53,939 and in 2010 the population is at an estimated 98,500). As of 2001 there were 10,933 Housing units.
The 2021 census found that English was the [[mother tongue]] of 55.6% of the population. The next most common mother tongues were [[Urdu]] (9.7%), [[Arabic]] (4.1%), [[Spanish language|Spanish]] (2.3%), [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] (1.8%), [[Filipino language|Tagalog (Filipino)]] (1.5%), [[Polish language|Polish]] (1.3%), [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] (1.3%), [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] (1.1%), [[French language|French]] (1.1%), and [[Hindi]] (1.1%).<ref>{{cite web |title=Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Milton, Town (T) [Census subdivision], Ontario |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&SearchText=milton&DGUIDlist=2021A00053524009&GENDERlist=1,2,3&STATISTIClist=1&HEADERlist=0 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca |publisher=Statistics Canada |date=9 February 2022}}</ref>
 
=== Religion ===
*The average population density per square kilometer was 85.9 persons.
According to the 2021 census, the religion with the most adherents in Milton is [[Christianity]] (48.2%). Other religions include [[Islam]] (23.1%), [[Hinduism]] (6.1%), [[Sikhism]] (2.4%), and [[Buddhism]] (0.6%), and 18.9% reported no religious affiliation.
Age population was: 26.4% of the population was 19 and below, 63.1% of the population ages 20–64 and 10.5% 65 and older.
 
*The median income for a household in the town was $39,795.
==Neighbourhoods==
*The average household income for a family with two earners was $94,384.
Milton's Planning Department divides the town into communities. These divisions have little to do with politics and are based on traditional neighbourhoods.<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap>{{cite web|title=Urban Neighbourhood Map|url=http://www.milton.ca/en/build/resources/UrbanNeighbourhoodMap.pdf|publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=27 April 2016|date=2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215191357/http://www.milton.ca/en/build/resources/UrbanNeighbourhoodMap.pdf|archive-date=15 February 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*With one earner in a family, $64,043.
 
*Males had an average income of $60,069 versus $40,897 for females.
{| class="wikitable"
*27.1% of the population had completed high school. 11.4% a Trades certificate or diploma. 22.9% College. 22.9% University.
|-
*15.7% of the population had not completed high school.
! '''Neighbourhood'''!! '''Description'''
*The linguistic makeup of the town was English as a [[mother tongue]] for 89.7% of the population.
|-
French as a mother tongue for 1.2% of the population and 0.4% of the population English and French. 8.7% of the populations mother tongue was a language other than French and or English.
| '''Old Milton'''|| Old Milton was built mainly between 1850 and 1890. Its boundaries are Bronte St S – CP Railroad Tracks – Thompson Rd – Robert St/Nipissing Rd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Old Milton |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Old_Milton |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
*90.8% of the population could speak English only, 0.0% of the town could speak French only and 4.8% of the population could speak English and French. 0.3% of the population could not speak English or French.
|-
*3.3% of the population consisted of [[visible minorities]], but around 80% of new residents arriving after 2006 are visible minorities.
| '''Beaty'''|| The Beaty neighbourhood started in 2001, this first homes to be built in "New Milton". Beaty is bounded by Derry Rd – Louis St. Laurent Ave – James Snow Pkwy – Thompson Rd. This neighbourhood was named for the Beaty Family who farmed in Trafalgar Township for more than a century. John Beaty emigrated from Ireland in 1820 and was one of the first settlers in the new survey. Between 1856 and 1857 Beaty held a number of offices and made an unsuccessful attempt to win a seat in the Provincial Legislature. John's son, William, became a pioneer of innovative agricultural practices.<ref>{{cite web |title=Beaty |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Beaty |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Bronte Meadows'''|| Bronte Meadows was constructed between 1982 and 1985. Its boundaries are Derry Rd – Bell St – Bronte St – Commercial St. This area is well known for its excellent tobogganing hill at Sixteen Mile Creek, as well as John Tonelli arena. Milton District Hospital and the Milton Sports Centre are found just on the other side of Derry Road.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bronte Meadows |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Bronte_Meadows |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Bowes'''|| Bowes is a new neighbourhood being developed in south Milton in the Boyne Survey, which will add 6,000 new homes and approximately 25,000 new residents. Construction of this survey began in 2015. Bowes is bounded by James Snow Pkwy – Britannia Rd – Thompson Rd S – Louis St Laurent Ave.<ref name=BoyneSurvey>{{cite web|title=Boyne Survey Secondary Plan|url=https://www.milton.ca/en/build/resources/ConsolidatedVersion_BoyneSurveySecondaryPlan_September2015.pdf|publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=27 April 2016|date=24 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427213601/https://www.milton.ca/en/build/resources/ConsolidatedVersion_BoyneSurveySecondaryPlan_September2015.pdf|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
| '''Cobden'''|| Cobden is a new neighbourhood being developed in south Milton in the Boyne Survey, which will add 6,000 new homes and approximately 25,000 new residents. Construction of this survey began in 2015. Cobden is bounded by Thompson Rd S – Britannia Rd – Regional Road 25 – Louis St Laurent Ave.<ref name=BoyneSurvey />
|-
| '''Clarke'''|| The Clarke neighbourhood started building in 2003 and construction is still ongoing today. Clarke's boundaries include Derry Rd – CP Railroad Tracks – Thompson Rd – James Snow Pkwy. The neighbourhood was named after Samuel Clarke, a long time agriculturist and municipal politician. Clarke founded Milton's first newspaper ''The Halton Journal'' in 1855 and sold it nine months later to Rowe & Graham. Clarke was also a founding member of the Halton Agricultural Society, serving as its first secretary-treasurer until 1857.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clarke |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Clarke |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Coates'''|| The Coates neighbourhood began construction in 2005 and is bordered by Derry Rd – Louis St. Laurent Ave – Thompson Rd – Ontario St.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coates |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Coates |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Dempsey'''|| The Dempsey neighbourhood began construction in 2002, bounded by Steeles Ave – CP Railroad Tracks – Thompson Rd – James Snow Pkwy. The Dempsey neighbourhood is named after John Dempsey, who emigrated from Ireland in the mid-1800s with his wife and 7 children. After arriving in Milton he built "Winding Sixteen Farm". Dempsey also opened a dry goods, grocery, and hardware store in the community. He also served as a member of the Milton Council in 1860 & 1861.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dempsey |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Dempsey |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Dorset Park'''||Dorset Park, registered in 1973 by British residential construction firm Wimpey Homes, is named after Dorset County in Southern England. The neighbourhood is bordered by Steeles Ave – Main St E – Ontario St & Thompson Rd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dorset Park |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Dorset_Park |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Fallingbrook'''||Fallingbrook was built which was in the 1960s – the area is just South of Old Milton has quite a few heritage homes. It falls in the area south of Barton and Sydney Sts – east of the CN Railway tracks – west of Ontario St – north of Laurier Ave.<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap />
|-
| '''Ford'''||Ford is a neighbourhood being developed in south Milton in the Boyne Survey, which will add 6,000 new homes and approximately 25,000 new residents. Construction of this survey began in 2015. Ford is bounded by Bronte St S – Britannia Rd – Regional Road 25 – Louis St Laurent Ave.<ref name=BoyneSurvey />
|-
| '''Forrest Grove'''||Forrest Grove is bounded by Ontario St – Milton Evergreen Cemetery – Sixteen Mile Creek – Parkway Dr E.<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap />
|-
| '''Harrison'''||The Harrison neighbourhood, also known as [[Hawthorne Village, Ontario|Hawthorne Village South]], was established by [[Mattamy Homes]] in 1999, with construction beginning in 2007. Hawthorne Village is home to 3,500 families. The boundaries for Harrison are the CN Railway Tracks – Tremaine Rd – Louis St. Laurent Ave – Derry Rd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Harrison |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Harrison |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Milton Heights'''||The neighbourhood is bordered by Steeles Ave – Peru Rd – Highway 401 – Old Tremaine Rd<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap />
|-
| '''Mountainview'''||Mountainview was named for the extensive views of the [[Niagara Escarpment]] from its most westerly vantage point. It was the first area built after the sewage plant was built in 1949. Mountainview is bordered by Steeles Ave – Woodward Ave– Bronte St N – Ontario St.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mountainview |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Mountainview |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Scott'''||The Scott neighbourhood is bounded by Tremaine Rd – Derry Rd – CN Railroad tracks – Main St.<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap />
|-
| '''Timberlea'''||Timberlea sprung up in the 1980s and is bounded by Derry Rd – Main St E – Ontario St – Thompson Rd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Timberlea |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Timberlea |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| '''Valleyview'''||Valleyview is dominated by high-end homes on Valleyview Cres and is bounded by Ontario St – Laurier Ave – Sixteen Mile Creek.<ref name=NeighbourhoodMap />
|-
| '''Walker'''||Walker is a neighbourhood being developed in south Milton in the Boyne Survey, which will add 6,000 new homes and approximately 25,000 new residents. Construction of this development began in 2015. Walker is bounded by Tremaine Rd – Britannia Rd – Bronte St S – Louis St Laurent Ave.<ref name=BoyneSurvey />
|-
| '''Willmott'''||Willmott District started construction in 2010 and will continue through 2014. Willmott is bounded by Louis St. Laurent Ave – Derry Rd – Ontario St – The Railway Tracks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Willmott |url=http://www.century21.ca/sethandchantalle/About_Milton/Wilmot |publisher=Century 21 |access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>
|}
 
==Education==
[[File:Milton, Ontario from the International Space Station 2013-03-15.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Milton, seen from the [[International Space Station]], in late winter. This photograph was taken by astronaut [[Chris Hadfield]], who grew up in Milton and is the namesake of Chris Hadfield Public School.]]
Milton's public [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton District School Board]]. Milton's Catholic [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton Catholic District School Board]]. There are also several private schools in Milton.
Milton's public [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton District School Board]]. Milton's Catholic [[elementary school|elementary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] schools are part of the [[Halton Catholic District School Board]]. There are also several private schools in Milton.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ourkids.net/campbellville-milton-private-schools.php |title=Milton (and area) Private Schools |date=22 July 2017 |website=Inside Halton |publisher=Metroland News |access-date=26 October 2018 |quote=Find schools in Campbellville and Milton listed below}}</ref>
 
In 2008, the town reached an agreement in principle with [[Wilfrid Laurier University]] for the latter to establish a satellite campus in Milton. Funding of $90 million for the Milton Education Village which would also include a [[Conestoga College]] satellite campus, on land donated by the town,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4644595-milton-to-transfer-150-acres-for-wilfrid-laurier-campus/ |title=Milton to transfer 150 acres for Wilfrid Laurier campus |last=Gregory |first=Michael |date=22 July 2014 |website=Inside Halton |publisher=Metroland News |access-date=26 October 2018 |quote=University's acquiring of land valued at $50-million subject to Province's approval of satellite campus}}</ref> was approved by the provincial government in April 2018. In October 2018 funding for the project was withdrawn by the new Ontario government (elected in June) before construction had begun. Mayor Gord Krantz indicated that the town would look for alternative funding.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/8985781-milton-mayor-extremely-disappointed-with-cancellation-of-90m-for-laurier-campus/ |title=Milton mayor extremely "disappointed" with cancellation of $90M for Laurier campus |date=24 October 2018 |website=Inside Halton |publisher=Metroland News |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4588272/doug-ford-government-cancels-post-secondary-campus-expansions-in-brampton-milton-markham/ |date=23 October 2018 |title=Doug Ford government cancels funding for post-secondary campus expansions in Brampton, Milton, Markham |website=Global News|publisher=Global TV |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref>
 
As of the fall 2019 season, there were no reports of funding for a Milton campus but Wilfrid Laurier University was offering some services in town, including a Master of Education program at the Milton Education Village Innovation Centre and a Lecture Series. In summer, Laurier was operating the Enriched Academic Program (LEAP) day camp.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wlu.ca/about/campuses-and-locations/milton.html |title=Milton Campus |date=11 July 2019 |publisher=WLU|access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
===Provincial and Demonstration Schools===
[[Image:Milton Rural1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Rural Milton as seen from the summit of Rattlesnake Point, one of Milton's many conservation parks.]]
* [[E. C. Drury School for the Deaf]] (JK–12)
 
===Halton District School Board===
* BrookvilleAnne J. MacArthur Public School (JK-8JK–8)
* [http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~btrps/web/ Bruce TrailBoyne Public School (JK-8JK–8)]
* Chris HadfieldBrookville Public School (JK-8JK–8)
* [[E.C.Bruce DruryTrail HighPublic School]] (9-12JK–8)
* [[E.C.Cedar DruryRidge Public School for the Deaf]] (JK-12JK–8)
* E.W.Chris FosterHadfield Public School (JK-5JK–8)
* Hawthorne[[Craig VillageKielburger PublicSecondary School]] (JK-89–12)
* JE.M W. DenyesFoster Public School (JK-5JK–5)
* MartinElsie StreetMacGill PublicSecondary School (JK-59–12)
* [[MiltonEscarpment DistrictView HighPublic School]] (9-12JK–8)
* P.L.Hawthorne RobertsonVillage Public School (JK-8JK–8)
* RobertIrma BaldwinCoulson Public School (JK-5JK–8)
* SamJ. SherrattM. Denyes Public School (JK-8JK–5)
* W.I.Martin DickStreet MiddlePublic School (6-8JK–7)
* Tiger[[Milton JeetDistrict Singh PublicHigh School]] (JK-79–12)
* P. L. Robertson Public School (JK–8)
* Rattlesnake Point Public School (JK–8)
* Robert Baldwin Public School (JK–5)
* Sam Sherratt Public School (JK–8)
* Tiger Jeet Singh Public School (JK–8)
* Viola Desmond Public School (JK–8)
* W. I. Dick Middle School (6–8)
 
===Halton Catholic District School Board===
* [[Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School]] (9–12)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-11|title=School Listing {{!}} Halton Catholic District School Board|url=https://www.hcdsb.org/schools/school-listing/|access-date=2021-02-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211183043/https://www.hcdsb.org/schools/school-listing/|archive-date=2021-02-11}}</ref>
* [[Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School]] (9-12)
* Guardian Angels Catholic School (JK–8)
* École Élémentaire St. Nicolas (École Francaise) {JK-6}
* [[GuardianHoly AngelsRosary Catholic School]] (JK-8JK–8)
* HolyLumen RosaryChristi Catholic School (JK-8JK–8)
* Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School (JK-8JK–8)
* Our Lady of Victory School (JK-8JK–8)
* St. AnthonyQueen of PaduaHeaven Catholic Elementary School (JK-8JK–8)
* St. PeterAnthony of Padua Catholic School (JK-8JK–8)
* St. Benedict's Catholic Elementary School (JK–8)
* [[St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School]] (9–12)
* [[St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Secondary School]] (9-12)
* St. Peter Catholic School (JK–8)
* St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School (JK-8)
 
=== Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir (French Catholic School Board)===
===Private Schools===
* École Élémentaire Catholique Ste-Anne (JK–6)
* Milton Christian School (JK-4)
* École Élémentaire St-Nicolas (JK–6)
* Keswick Sutherland School & Equestrian Center (JK-8)
* Halton Waldorf School (JK-8)
 
=== Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public LibrarySchool SystemBoard)===
* École élémentaire Dyane-Adam (JK–6)
Milton is served by two library locations, a recently renovated [http://www.mpl.on.ca/branch_main.html Main Library] located in the downtown core and [http://www.mpl.on.ca/branch_beaty.html Beaty Branch] which opened on November 17, 2009.
 
===Private schools===
The [http://www.mpl.on.ca/ Milton Public Library] is committed to nourishing growing minds, promoting the love of reading and providing a gateway that connects people, ideas and information.
* Halton Waldorf School (JK–8)
* Hitherfield School (PK–8)
* Keswick Sutherland School & Equestrian Centre (JK–8)
* Milton Christian School (JK–8)<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us - Milton Christian School|url=http://www.miltonchristianschool.com/about.cfm|publisher=Milton Christian School|access-date=27 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424215716/http://www.miltonchristianschool.com/about.cfm|archive-date=2016-04-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* The Montessori Country School (Casa)
* Suffah Academy (JK–8)
* Tarbiyah Elementary School (JK–8)
 
===Public library system===
In 2005, the Milton Public Library celebrated its sesquicentennial year.
[[File:Milton_Beaty_Library.png|thumb|The Milton Beaty Library]]
Milton has three libraries: the Main Library, the Beaty Branch and the Sherwood Branch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Main Library - Milton Public Library |url=https://mpl.on.ca/hours-and-locations/main-library |access-date=2020-12-03 |website=mpl.on.ca}}</ref>
 
===Theatre===
The Milton Centre for the Arts, now known as FirstOntario Arts Centre, operated by the town, opened in 2012 and is a venue for events such as "music, theatre, dance, and art exhibits" in addition to special community events.<ref name="fast">{{cite web |url=https://perspective.ca/milton-emerging-fastest-growing-community-ontario/ |title=MILTON EMERGING AS FASTEST-GROWING COMMUNITY IN ONTARIO|date=19 April 2017 |publisher=Milton Perspective |access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstontarioartscentremilton.ca/en/index.aspx |title=FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton |date=19 September 2019 |publisher=Town of Milton |access-date=13 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
Semi-professional theatre is offered by groups such as the Milton Players who use the Arts Centre as their venue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.miltonplayers.com/index.php/shows |title=Milton Players Shows |date=29 September 2019 |publisher=Milton Players |access-date=13 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
==Government==
[[File:Milton Town Hall.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The historic Milton town hall in Victoria Park]]
Town Council 2010-2014
* Mayor: Gordon Krantz
* Local Councilor Ward 1: [http://www.sharonbarkley.ca Sharon Barkley]
* Local Councilor Ward 2: [http://www.gowithgreg.ca/ Greg Nelson]
* Local Councilor Ward 3: [http://www.cindylunau.ca/ Cindy Lunau]
* Local Councilor Ward 4: [http://web1server.com/RM-Halton/2sdpage.html Rick Malboeuf]
* Local Councilor Ward 5: [http://arnoldhuffman.ca/ Arnold Huffman]
* Local Councilor Ward 6: [http://mikecluett.ca/ Mike Cluett]
* Local Councilor Ward 7: [http://www.hawthornevillager.com/ Rick Di Lorenzo]
* Local Councilor Ward 8: [http://www.zhamid.ca/ Zeeshan Hamid]
 
===Municipal===
The Town of Milton has an elected town council headed by a mayor, and eight council members. The town is divided into four wards, each of which elect a local council representative and a [[Halton Region]] council representative.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/mayorandcouncil.asp?_mid_=5972 |title=Mayor and Council |publisher=Town of Milton |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920125144/http://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/mayorandcouncil.asp?_mid_=5972 |archive-date=20 September 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Milton is represented by the mayor and four regional councillors on the Halton Region council.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.halton.ca/regional_council_administration/decision-making_at_halton/ |title=Decision-making at Halton |publisher=Halton Region |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511203811/http://halton.ca/regional_council_administration/decision-making_at_halton/ |archive-date=11 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Grace Anglican Church, Milton, Ontario.jpg|alt=|thumb|200x200px|Grace Anglican Church, Milton]]
 
Town Council 2022–2026:
[[Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario|Halton]] Regional Council
* Mayor: [[Gordon Krantz]]
* Local and Regional Councilor Wards 1, 6, 7, & 8: [http://www.yourtownyourway.ca/ Tony Lambert]
* Local and Regional CouncilorCouncillor Wards 2, 3, 4, & 5:Ward [http1://www.colinbest.ca/ Colin Best]
* Regional Councillor Ward 2: Rick Malboeuf
* Regional Councillor Ward 3: Sammy Ijaz
* Regional Councillor Ward 4: Sameera Ali
* Local Councillor Ward 1: Kristina Tesser Derksen
* Local Councillor Ward 2: John Challinor II
* Local Councillor Ward 3: Adil Khalqi
* Local Councillor Ward 4: Sarah Marshall
 
Krantz has been mayor since 1980, making him the current longest-serving mayor in Canada.<ref name="www.torontonews.ctv.ca">{{cite web|author1=Katherine DeClerq|title=Re-elected mayor of Milton continues reign as longest serving mayor in Canada |url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/re-elected-mayor-of-milton-continues-reign-as-longest-serving-mayor-in-canada-1.4146979|work=CTV News|access-date=18 Dec 2018|date=23 Oct 2018}}</ref>
 
=== Previous mayors ===
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* George Brown, 1857<ref name="Streets">{{cite news|title=Milton's history is reflected in street names|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002505457pf_0858.pdf|access-date=28 April 2016|work=Canadian Champion |location=Milton, ON |page=8 |date=19 Nov 2004}}</ref>
* Edward Martin, 1858–1859<ref name="atlas">{{cite book|title=Illustrated Historical Atlas of Halton County, 1877}}</ref>
* James McTuffin, 1860–1861<ref name="atlas" />
* [[William Durie Lyon|William D. Lyon]], 1862–1866<ref name="atlas" />
* George Smith, 1867–1869<ref name="atlas" />
* Clarkson Freeman, 1870–1872<ref name=MHOF>{{cite web|title=Milton's Walk of Fame|url=http://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/resources/Milton-Walk-of-Fame-2017.pdf|publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=21 August 2017|date=2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822012236/http://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/resources/Milton-Walk-of-Fame-2017.pdf|archive-date=22 August 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="milton.ca">{{cite web |last1=Challinor II|first1=John|last2=Dills|first2=Jim|title=History of Street Names|url=https://www.milton.ca/en/live/resources/history_street_names.pdf|publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>
* [[David Robertson (Canadian politician)|David Robertson]], 1873–1876<ref name="atlas" />
* George Smith, 1877-<ref name="atlas" />
* John D. Matheson, 1881<ref name="milton.ca" />
* Johnson E. Harrison, Reeve (1882), Mayor of Milton (1899)<ref>{{cite web|title=Dr. Johnson E. Harrison. Reeve (1882), Mayor of Milton (1899)|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/3352/data?n=6|website=Milton Images|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>
* [[Robert King Anderson]], 1904, 1907–1909<ref name="milton.ca" />
* James Wilson Blain, 1915-1916{{cn|date=August 2024}}
* Edwin Franklin Earl, 1917-1921{{cn|date=August 2024}}
* John Maxted, 1928<ref>{{cite news|title=Milton' Oldest Voter|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2497736/page/1?n=25&q=marlies%20tonelli|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=6 December 1962|location=Milton, ON|page=1}}</ref>
* Edmund Syer, 1930<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Town Council 1930|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/20620/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* George E. Elliott, 1935{{cn|date=August 2024}}
* Dr. Charles Ansley "Carl" Martin, Mayor, 1936<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Charles Ansley "Carl" Martin. 1899-1989 |url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/2355306/data?n=48 |website=Milton Images |access-date=6 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="FiveFormerMayors">{{cite news|title=Five Former Mayors Were Present|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002496069pf_0482.pdf|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=14 June 1967|location=Milton, ON|page=3}}</ref>
* Adam E. Armstrong, Mayor, 1940–41<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam E. Armstrong, soldier, office clerk, municipal politician, 1895-1957|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/2350000/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* George H. Dawson, Mayor, 1942–1946<ref>{{cite web|title=George H. Dawson, 1888-1955|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/72170/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* Gordon Gowland, Mayor, 1947<ref>{{cite web|title=G. C. Gowland|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/27728/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* Dr. Cecil Hartley Heslop, 1948–51, 1954–55<ref name="milton.ca" />
* G. Frank Thompson, 1952–53<ref name="FiveFormerMayors" />
* E. Ross Pearen, Deputy Reeve 1953, Mayor 1956.<ref>{{cite web|title=E. Rosslyn "Ross" Pearen. 1906-1975|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/4897/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* Mike Ledwith, 1957<ref>{{cite web|last1=McLachlan|first1=Rod|title=Former Milton Rotarian, Mayor Shortlisted for School Naming|url=http://miltonrotaryclub.com/Stories/former-milton-rotarian-mayor-shortlisted-for-school-naming|publisher=Rotary Club of Milton|access-date=20 August 2017|date=4 March 2013}}</ref>
* Sydney G. Childs, 1958–1968<ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney G. Childs, 1910-1981|url=http://images.milton.halinet.on.ca/2350458/data|website=Milton Images|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
* Brian Best, 1968–1974<ref name="Streets" />
* Anne MacArthur, 1974–1976<ref>{{cite news|title=The Battle of the Ballots|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2498935/page/1|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=3 October 1973|location=Milton ON|page=1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Anne J. MacArthur (nee Campbell) 1909-1998|url=http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/documents/Anne_J_MacArthur.pdf| publisher=Milton Historical Society|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last= Gentle|first= Irene|date= July 10, 1998|title= First woman mayor is remembered as 'pioneer'|url= http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2505387/page/2|work= The Canadian Champion|location= Milton|page=2 }}</ref>
* Don Gordon, 1976–1980<ref>{{cite news|title=Gordon Toppled Krantz Mayor|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002500546pf_0335.pdf|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=12 November 1980|page=1|location=Milton, ON}}</ref>
{{div col end}}
 
===Halton Regional Council===
[[Canadian House of Commons]] - [[Halton (electoral district)]]
* Mayor: Gordon Krantz
* Member of Parliament: [[Lisa Raitt]] ([[Conservative Party of Canada|Conservative]] as of October 14, 2008)
*Local and Regional Councillor Ward 1: Colin Best
*Local and Regional Councillor Ward 2: Rick Malboeuf
* Local and Regional Councillor Ward 3: Sammy Ijaz
*Local and Regional Councillor Ward 4: Sameera Ali
 
===Provincial===
[[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] - [[Halton (provincial electoral district)]]
{|class="wikitable" style="float:right; width:400; font-size:90%; margin-left:1em;"
* Member of Provincial Parliament: [[Ted Chudleigh]] ([[Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario|PC]])
|+'''Milton federal election results'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=res&dir=rep/off/44gedata&document=bypro&lang=e |title=Official Voting Results Raw Data (poll by poll results in Milton)|date=10 May 2022 |publisher=Elections Canada |access-date=March 10, 2023}}</ref>
! colspan="2" scope="col" | Year
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Liberal Party of Canada|Liberal]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Conservative Party of Canada|Conservative]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[New Democratic Party|New Democratic]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Green Party of Canada|Green]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="width: 0.25em; background-color: {{Canadian party colour|CA|Liberal}}|
! [[2021 Canadian federal election|2021]]
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Liberal|background}} | '''52%'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#EA6D6A;"| ''27,723''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative|background}} | 32%
| style="text-align:right; background:#6495ED;"| ''17,204''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|NDP|background}} | 9%
| style="text-align:right; background:#F4A460;"| ''4,724''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Green|background}} | 2%
| style="text-align:right; background:#99C955;"| ''1,207''
|-
! [[2019 Canadian federal election|2019]]
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Liberal|background}} | '''52%'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#EA6D6A;"| ''29,946''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative|background}} | 36%
| style="text-align:right; background:#6495ED;"| ''20,313''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|NDP|background}} | 7%
| style="text-align:right; background:#F4A460;"| ''3,717''
| {{Canadian party colour|CA|Green|background}} | 4%
| style="text-align:right; background:#99C955;"| ''2,529''
|-
|}
 
{|class="wikitable" style="float:right; width:400; font-size:90%; margin-left:1em;"
|+'''Milton provincial election results'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elections.on.ca/en/resource-centre/elections-results.html |title=Official Voting Results by polling station (poll by poll results in Milton)|publisher=Election Ontario |access-date=March 10, 2023}}</ref>
! colspan="2" scope="col" | Year
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario|PC]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Ontario New Democratic Party|New Democratic]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Ontario Liberal Party|Liberal]]
! colspan="2" scope="col" | [[Green Party of Ontario|Green]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="width: 0.25em; background-color: {{Canadian party colour|ON|PC}}|
! [[2022 Ontario general election|2022]]
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|PC|background}} | '''43%'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#9999FF;"| ''15,733''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|NDP|background}} | 10%
| style="text-align:right; background:#F4A460;"| ''3,610''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|Liberal|background}} | 39%
| style="text-align:right; background:#EA6D6A;"|''14,408''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|Green|background}} | 4%
| style="text-align:right; background:#99C955;"| ''1,479''
|-
! [[2018 Ontario general election|2018]]
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|PC|background}} | '''41%'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#9999FF;"| ''17,126''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|NDP|background}} | 22%
| style="text-align:right; background:#F4A460;"| ''9,350''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|Liberal|background}} | 30%
| style="text-align:right; background:#EA6D6A;"|''12,639''
| {{Canadian party colour|ON|Green|background}} | 5%
| style="text-align:right; background:#99C955;"| ''2,046''
|-
|}
 
At the [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario|provincial level of government]], Milton is contained within the [[Milton (provincial electoral district)|Milton]] provincial riding.
* Member of Provincial Parliament: Vacant
 
===Federal===
At the [[House of Commons of Canada|federal level of government]], Milton is contained within the [[Milton (federal electoral district)|Milton]] federal riding.
* Member of Parliament: [[Adam van Koeverden]] ([[Liberal Party of Canada|Liberal]]) won the riding in the [[2019 Canadian federal election]] on October 21, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/olympian-adam-van-koeverden-defeats-long-time-conservative-incumbent-in-milton-1.4649088|title=Olympian Adam van Koeverden defeats long-time Conservative incumbent in Milton |date=22 October 2019 |publisher=CTV |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref> He was officially sworn in on November 22, 2019, with the next session of Parliament expected to commence on December 5.
 
===Government services===
Policing within Milton is provided by [[Halton Regional Police]]. Fire services are provided by the Milton Fire Department, with its five stations in the town. Patrol of provincially maintained highways is provided by the [[Ontario Provincial Police]]. Milton is home to the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] Toronto West Detachment under "O" Division with 230 RCMP personnel as of late 2018; departments include Criminal Intelligence, Federal Operations Support, Financial Crime and Serious & Organized Crime.
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=111013 |title=Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Milton - Toronto West Detachment |date=12 December 2018 |publisher= thehealthline.ca |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
The first section of the Milton District Hospital opened in 1959 and expanded in 1967. A major expansion in 2016-2017 provided an extra 330,000 square feet of health-care space. The Emergency Department, for example, was tripled in size, with a new capacity of 45,000 patient visits per year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/7580072-at-last-milton-hospital-expansion-opens-this-weekend/ |title=At last! Milton hospital expansion opens this weekend |date=29 September 2017|publisher=Inside Halton |access-date=12 November 2019 |quote=Ultimately, the hospital wing built in the 1950s, and possibly the wing constructed in the '80s, will be demolished, added Bailey.}}</ref> The facility is part of the [[Halton Healthcare]] system which also includes hospitals in [[Georgetown, Ontario]] and in [[Oakville, Ontario]].
 
In 1972, the Ontario government started a $13.5 million construction project for the [[Maplehurst Correctional Centre]] which was completed in 1974.<ref>{{cite news|title=A $13,500,000 Project|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2498798/page/13|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=6 December 1972|location=Milton, ON|page=13}}</ref> A $79-million makeover began in 1997 and was completed in 2001.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gentile |first=Irene |title=Construction of mega-jail is on schedule |work=Canadian Champion (Milton, ON) |date=5 May 2000 |page=5 |publisher=Milton Digital Newspaper Archive |url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2506622/page/5?n. |access-date=September 11, 2017}}</ref> Today, the site houses the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and the [[Vanier Centre for Women]].
 
Halton Region provides the following services to it communities, including Milton:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=92478 |title=Halton. Regional Municipality of Halton - Halton Regional Centre |date=15 July 2017 |publisher=Health Line |access-date=13 November 2019 }}</ref><blockquote>
*Economic development
*Emergency planning
*Regional planning and growth management
*Recycling and waste
*Regional roads
*Sewage (wastewater) collection systems and treatment plants
*Water purification plants and distribution systems
*Housing supports and services
*Children and parenting
*Employment and financial assistance
*Ontario Works (social services)
*Services for seniors
*Paramedic services
*Public health
*Immunizations and preventable diseases
*Food safety
*Police services</blockquote>
 
==Service clubs==
Major [[service club]]s include [[Rotary International|The Rotary Club of Milton]], the Milton [[Lions Clubs International|Lions Club]], the [[Optimist International|Optimist Club]] of Milton and the [[Kin Canada|Milton & District Kinsmen]] Club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.miltonweb.ca/community-services/milton-ontario-service-clubs.html |title=Milton Ontario Service Clubs |publisher=Milton Web |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
==Transportation==
 
===Roads===
There are three main arterial east-west regional roads that run through urban Milton: [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #6]] or Britannia Road in the south, [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #7]] or Derry Road in central Milton, and [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #8]] or [[Steeles Avenue]] in the north. Three north-south regional roads bisect the town: [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #22]] or Tremaine Road in the west; [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #25]] or [[Ontario Highway 25|Highway 25]] as Ontario Street through the middle of town linking Milton to [[Acton, Ontario|Acton]] in the north and [[Bronte, Ontario|Bronte]] (Oakville) in the south; and [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|Halton Regional Road #4]] or James Snow Parkway in the east. A number of improvements have been undertaken since 2009 to increase capacity and alleviate delays due to congestion and train traffic on these [[List of numbered roads in Halton Region|numbered regional roads]].
 
[[Highway 401]] bisects the Town and effectively separates the mainly rural and industrial areas to the north from the primarily residential and commercial developments in the southern part of town. The highway was to be widened to ten lanes from the James Snow Parkway to west of Regional Road 25, in a major project, starting in autumn 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inhalton.com/401-expansion-will-impact-traffic-this-fall |title=Long Awaited Milton 401 Expansion Will Impact Traffic This Fall |date=26 September 2019 |publisher=InHalton |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
===Bridges===
A number of overpass and underpass projects have been constructed in recent years for the [[grade separation]] of railway crossings, including on Britannia Road, Derry Road, Main Street, and James Snow Parkway.<ref>{{cite web|title=Main Street Grade Separation|url=https://www.milton.ca/en/live/mainstreetunderpass.asp|publisher =Town of Milton |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019153701/http://www.milton.ca/en/live/mainstreetunderpass.asp|archive-date=19 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Underpass construction begins on Derry Road in Milton|url=http://webaps.halton.ca/news/mediashow.cfm?mediaid=2013-06-11-11-44-30| publisher =Halton Region|access-date=20 August 2017|date=11 June 2013}}</ref>
 
===Public transportation===
 
[[Milton Transit]] is the municipal provider of bus services for the town. Milton Transit provides conventional and Milton access+ ([[paratransit]]) service, operating on weekdays and Saturdays, with connections to routes and GO Transit services at the Milton GO Station.
 
Milton Transit has delivered service since the early 1980s in various forms. With recommendations from the North Halton Transit Strategy, Council approved the delivery of a contracted, fixed-route transit system in 2004. Milton Transit officially launched conventional service in August later that year and began purchasing its own branded buses in 2008.
 
Milton Transit service is provided by a private service provider under contract, PWTransit Canada, who employ bus operators and maintain Milton Transit fleet. Vehicles include 23 low floor buses for full accessibility. In 2018, the town cited 552,654 revenue passenger trips and approximately 400 active bus stops in the community.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.miltontransit.ca/en/connect-with-us/About-Us.asp|publisher=Milton Transit|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
 
Intercity service is served by [[GO Transit]] via buses and trains. Commuter service to and from Toronto is the key routing, with some buses connecting to Oakville. On October 31, 2009, GO Transit started service with a line from [[Square One Shopping Centre]] in Mississauga to the [[University of Waterloo]], therefore allowing a trip to Kitchener and Cambridge.
 
===Railways===
{{See also|Milton line}}
 
Freight trains on the main Montreal-Toronto-Chicago CP line and a secondary CN line are a common sight in Milton. The town at present has very little passenger rail service in comparison to other GTA communities with only one-way, weekday peak-service inbound to Toronto in the morning, and outbound from Toronto in the evening. The nearest [[Via Rail]] station in the Toronto-New York City corridor is [[Oakville GO Station|Oakville station]].
 
The most easily accessible [[GO Transit]] railway station is [[Milton GO Station|Milton station]].
 
[[Canadian National Railway]] planned to build an "intermodal" or "truck-rail hub" facility on rural land in the south of the town (bordered by Tremaine Rd., Britannia Rd. and Lower Base Line) that would be used to transfer freight between trucks and trains. According to a late-July 2019 news report, the plan was controversial with "local mayors and residents voicing objections over potential congestion and environmental impacts" because of the "estimated 1,600 daily truck trips" that the facility would require. Public hearings had been completed by that time. A three person panel was to file its recommendations by early 2020 to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.<ref>{{cite news|title=Proposed CN rail-truck hub in Milton sparks debate |date=25 July 2019|url=https://www.thestar.com/business/2019/07/24/proposed-cn-rail-truck-hub-in-milton-sparks-debate.html|work=Toronto Star|access-date=12 November 2019|quote=A spokesperson for Halton Region said the municipalities are working together to help protect the communities’ interests in areas such as traffic congestion, health and safety, environment and employment. He said they also have concerns that in time, CN could double the size of the operation.}}</ref> Halton Region was also lobbying against the planned facility and stated another area of concern in late 2018:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.halton.ca/The-Region/Projects-and-Initiatives/CN-Milton-Logistics-Hub-Project|title=CN Milton Logistics Hub Project |date=14 December 2018 |publisher=Halton Region |access-date=13 November 2019 }}</ref><blockquote>Additionally, CN has only revealed its plans for 400 acres on the site; they have not disclosed its plans for the remaining 800 acres. We have determined that the operations at this site can be significantly expanded which will further increase the impacts on residents and the community.</blockquote>
 
===Air===
The nearest airport to Milton is the [[Burlington Airpark]] in neighboring [[Burlington, Ontario]]. It is a thriving [[general aviation|general-aviation]] field, but the airport does not have any regular commercial passenger flight service. Some charter operations are provided.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://search.hipinfo.info/record/BTN0032 |title=Burlington Executive Airpor |date=9 January 2019 |publisher=Halton Information Providers |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
[[Pearson International Airport]], Canada's largest passenger-volume airport, is located only {{convert|37|km|mi}} to the east. The much smaller [[John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport]] is located {{convert|53|km|mi}} from Milton.
 
==Sports==
 
===Milton Sports Hall of Fame===
Milton has a long sports history. In 2016, that history was formally recognized through a joint community-municipal project with the creation of the Milton Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Sports Hall of Fame|url=http://www.milton.ca/en/play/sportshalloffame.asp|publisher =Town of Milton|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref> A volunteer committee was stuck in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Modest turnout for first meeting of Milton sports hall of fame|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4503012-modest-turnout-for-first-meeting-of-milton-sports-hall-of-fame/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=20 August 2017|date=6 May 2014}}</ref> The inaugural class of inductees was announced in August 2016,<ref>{{cite web|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=And the Milton Sports Hall of Fame inductees are...|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/opinion-story/6795175-up-front-and-the-milton-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees-are-/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=20 August 2017|date=4 August 2016}}</ref> with the formal induction ceremony taking place on November 24, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Steiner|first=Laura|date=November 25, 2016|title=Milton Sports Hall of Fame Inducts First 5 Members|url=http://miltonreporter.ca/milton-sports-hall-of-fame-inducts-first-5-members/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Milton Reporter|language=en-CA}}</ref> A wall of fame to recognize the inaugural inductees as well as future inductees has been constructed in the Milton Sports Centre.<ref>{{cite web|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Plans for Milton Sports Hall of Fame in full swing|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/opinion-story/6241143-up-front-plans-for-milton-sports-hall-of-fame-in-full-swing/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=20 August 2017|date=20 January 2016}}</ref>
 
=== Badminton ===
Milton Badminton Club operates up to nine courts within the in-field of the [[Mattamy National Cycling Centre]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Location & Schedule|date=15 August 2016|url=https://miltonbadmintonclub.org/calendar/|publisher=Milton Badminton Club|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref> The club is officially affiliated with Badminton Canada and the Ontario Badminton Association, and actively participates in the district's league plays, junior circuits, as well as various Ontario tournaments. Programs are provided for players 9+ years old.
 
=== Tennis ===
The Town of Milton operates tennis courts in parks such as Bronte Meadows Park, Optimist Park and Rotary Outdoor Park. Private organizations are the Milton Tennis Club and the Nassagaweya Tennis Club.<ref>{{cite web|title=Location & Schedule|url=https://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/sportsparks.asp |publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
 
===Baseball===
Baseball has a long history in Milton, particularly in Campbellville where it had its beginnings with the Lumberman's Baseball Club as early as 1872.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Andrews|first1=Leonard E.|title=The Village Nine|date=2008|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=978-1435718692|page=viii|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uZaY0kuXTgcC&q=Campbellville+Intermediate+baseball+club&pg=PR8|access-date=20 August 2017}}{{self-published source|date=June 2020}}</ref>{{self-published inline|date=February 2020}} It really flourished as a "community tradition" in the 1920s and 30s, and again in the 1950s and 60s with the [[Campbellville Intermediate Baseball Team]], which won numerous county and provincial titles in a 16-year span from 1952 to 1967. A grandstand and club house was erected in 1960 in Campbellville to make room for the 2,000 spectators that would descend on the hamlet.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambellville Baseball|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002493965pf_0526.pdf|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=25 June 1954|location=Milton, ON|page=C7}}</ref> In 1953, the Campbellville Baseball Club won the OBA Intermediate C Championship in just its second year in the league, before repeating again and again.<ref>{{cite news|title=Campbellville Wins Ontario 'C' Title : Crowds Cheers Welcome As Title-Bearers Return |url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002493363pf_0928.pdf|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=15 October 1983}}</ref> Managed by Len Andrews, the men's Campbellville Merchants baseball team won 11 consecutive Halton county league titles, as well as 12 Ontario Championship titles between 1952 and 1967, an amazing feat for a hamlet of 300 at the time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Campbellville Merchants and the summers of victory|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/2093758-campbellville-merchants-and-the-summers-of-victory/|website=The Hamilton Spectator|access-date=20 August 2017|date=29 November 2008}}</ref> Known as the Merchants, the intermediate men's squad (1952-67 era) was inducted into the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame in 2014.<ref name="HallofFame">{{cite web|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Campbellville Merchants to be inducted into Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/sports-story/4916865-campbellville-merchants-to-be-inducted-into-baseball-ontario-hall-of-fame/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=20 August 2017|date=16 October 2014}}</ref> Campbellville teams won four more provincial titles between 1968 and 1984.<ref name="HallofFame"/>
 
Minor baseball in Milton was formally recognized through the incorporation of the Milton Minor Baseball Association as Baseball Milton in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|title=Constitution of the Milton Minor Baseball Association Inc.|url=http://www.baseballmilton.com/filestore/htmleditattachedfiles/constitution_and_bylaws2013-02-12t19-08-44v001_by_100.pdf|publisher=Baseball Milton|access-date=20 August 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Programs range from junior t-ball all the way to midget, with house, select and rep leagues. Teams are known as the Milton Mets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Player registration |url=http://www.baseballmilton.com/Admin/SideMenu/10006.aspx?TopMenuID=10006 |publisher=Baseball Milton |access-date=2018-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401192035/http://www.baseballmilton.com/Admin/SideMenu/10006.aspx?TopMenuID=10006 |archive-date=2017-04-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2016, the Milton Mets major rookie team captured the boys' COBA Triple-A title.<ref>{{cite web|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Rookie Mets capture COBA Triple-A title|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/sports-story/6846460-rookie-mets-capture-coba-triple-a-title/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=20 August 2017|date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
 
===Basketball===
The Milton Stags are a youth basketball club and affiliated member club of Basketball Ontario and [[Basketball Canada]].<ref>{{cite web|title=About Milton Stags|url=http://www.miltonstags.com/about-milton-stags/|publisher=Milton Stags Basketball Club|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
 
=== Cricket ===
Cricket activities in Milton started in 2002 from the play fields around Bishop Reding School and later in 2012 from the turf pitch at the Boyne park. Initially, cricket was played in the T-10 format using tape tennis balls. Around 2012, Sal Saeed (president - MCGA) worked with Milton town<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/2901452-scott-neighbourhood-park-north-plans-moving-along/|title=Scott Neighbourhood Park North plans moving along|date=2012-06-12|website=InsideHalton.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref> to set up the first authentic cricket field at Sherwood park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.isiglobal.ca/vod/milton/archive_2012-06-11.flv.html|title=MCGA presenting at Town Meeting|website=archive.isiglobal.ca|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref> Currently, there are multiple clubs<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.miltoncricket.com/jm/index.php|title=Milton Cricket Ground|website=www.miltoncricket.com|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref> in Milton participating in various indoor/outdoor tournaments.
 
===Curling===
Milton Curling Club is a member-owned volunteer club with four sheets of ice and is open from October to April.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Curling Club|url=https://miltoncurlingclub.ca/home.php|access-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821053010/https://miltoncurlingclub.ca/home.php|archive-date=21 August 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
 
===Cycling===
The [[Niagara Escarpment]] forms an excellent natural training ground for mountain biking and road cycling in Milton. Milton is also home to the [[Mattamy National Cycling Centre]], opened in 2015, which includes the headquarters and practice facilities for [[Cycling Canada Cyclisme|Cycling Canada]], as well as [[Cycling Canada Cyclisme|Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steve Bauer, Curt Harnett among Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame's Class of 2015|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/canadian-cycling-hall-inductees-1.3267041|website=CBC SPORTS|publisher=CBC/Radio-Canada|access-date=20 August 2017|date=11 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cycling Canada names 2015 Hall of Fame inductees|url=http://www.cyclingcanada.ca/sport/cyclisme/news/cycling-canada-names-2015-hall-of-fame-inductees/|publisher=Cycling Canada|access-date=20 August 2017|date=16 September 2015}}</ref>
 
===Gymnastics===
Milton Springers Gymnastics Club have existed since 1974.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Springers Gymnastics Club|url=http://miltonspringers.ca|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>
 
===Hockey===
In 1942, the Milton Bricks Tigers won an [[Ontario Hockey Association|OHA]] Junior "C" title. Milton defeated [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] to advance to the semi-finals and [[Parry Sound]] to move on to the finals against the [[Preston, Ontario|Preston]] Riversides.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hockey : Milton 11 Parry Sound 3 |url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2495098/page/3?q=hockey&docid=OOI.2495098|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=26 March 1942|location=Milton, ON|page=3}}</ref> In the [[Clarence Schmalz Cup|Schmalz Cup]] best of three series, which was held at [[Maple Leaf Gardens]], Milton won game one by a score of 6-4, with three goals coming from Milton's future NHL player [[Enio Sclisizzi]], and game two by a score of 10-1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milton Wins Ontario Championship|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2495099/page/2?n=|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=2 April 1942|location=Milton, ON|page=2}}</ref> This victory came on the heels of a loss in the finals three years earlier versus [[Aurora, Ontario|Aurora]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hockey : Aurora Consols Junior Champions|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2494855/page/3?n=|access-date=20 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=6 April 1939|location=Milton, ON|page=3}}</ref>
 
NHLer and four-time Stanley Cup champion [[John Tonelli]] is the most well-known hockey player to come from Milton. There is a Milton arena named in his honour. NHL referee [[Bruce Hood (ice hockey)|Bruce Hood]] and linesman [[Leon Stickle]] are also Milton products.
 
A banner hockey year came in 1976 when the Milton Tridents Intermediate B team won the Southern Counties league championship over the Tillsonburg Maroons in seven games, and the Docs and Dents minor atom team won the OMHA Central Ontario zone championship. The Docs and Dents were the first Milton minor hockey team to go undefeated in the Tri-County league, winning 26 games and tying two.<ref name=1976highlights>{{cite news|title=Highlights of the 1976 Sporting Year : Kevin Parker, Docs and Dents lead parade|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2499944/page/17?n=2&q=flyers|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=29 December 1976|location=Milton, ON|page=17}}</ref>
 
The [[Milton Icehawks]] were a Junior "A" ice hockey team in the [[Ontario Junior A Hockey League]]. They are one of the most historical teams in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, having been formed in 1966.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Icehawks Jr. A Hockey Club|url=http://miltonicehawks.pointstreaksites.com/view/miltonicehawks|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821171120/http://miltonicehawks.pointstreaksites.com/view/miltonicehawks|archive-date=2017-08-21|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
Trucking magnate [[Brad Grant]] purchased the team in the late 1980s when it seemed like the organization might fold, and led the team to tremendous success in the late 1990s. During his 15-year ownership run, the team captured four division crowns, three league championships and a provincial title.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Merchants, Scouts and Resource Centre nominated for Organization of the Year|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002504511pf_0676.pdf|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=26 March 1999| location=Milton, ON |page=3}}</ref> In 2001, Grant sold the team to an Oakville trio that consisted of ex-NHLer [[Dave Gagner]], Mario Forgione, who owned the [[Mississauga IceDogs]] at the time and was an automotive parts manufacturing president, and wine distillery consultant Ken Chase.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc |first1=Steve |title=IceHawks up for sale, Forgione considering offers|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2507710/page/17|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=15 March 2005|location=Milton, ON|page=17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Grant sells Jr. Merchants to Oakville trio|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2506764/page/22|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=22 June 2001|location=Milton, ON|page=22}}</ref>
 
For the 2003–04 season, Forgione changed the team's name from the Merchants to the IceHawks to reflect the team's connection with the local minor hockey programs called the Winterhawks, and Forgione's ownership of the Mississauga IceDogs.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Sweeping changes for local Jr. A club|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2507362/page/21|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=17 June 2003|location=Milton, ON|page=21}}</ref> In 2006, Forgione officially affiliated the Icehawks with the IceDogs.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Hawks to officially affiliate with IceDogs|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2508127/page/15?n=|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=14 March 2006|location=Milton, ON|page=15}}</ref>
 
In the spring of 2006, ex-NHL goaltender [[Rick Heinz]]' attempt to purchase the nearby Tier-2 Junior Georgetown Raiders fell through, but by July 2006 the local Campbellville resident Heinz had talked Forgione into selling the Icehawks, and the affiliation with the IceDogs ended.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=It's official, Heinz buys IceHawks|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2508247/page/18?n=|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=7 July 2006|location=Milton, ON|page=18}}</ref> Heinz sold the team just nine months later after starting the season with essentially no committed players.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=IceHawks to be sold|url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2508366/page/19|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=30 March 2007|location=Milton, ON|page=19}}</ref> Dean Piett, a commercial real estate businessman from Burlington, and Rob DeVincentis, the Ancaster owner of a construction business, purchased the team from Heinz and have owned the team ever since the sale in 2007. Both Piett and DeVincetis had a son playing on the team in 2008, which led to friction amongst other players.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LeBlanc|first1=Steve|title=Things not exactly rosy in IceHawks' nest |url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002508887pf_0884.pdf|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=3 December 2008|location=Milton, ON|page=19}}</ref>
 
The Icehawks (2003–2018) have previously been known as the Milton Flyers (1979–1981), Milton Steamers (1981–1986), and Milton Merchants (1986–2003). Many notable players have suited up for Milton over the years, including NHL stars [[John Tavares (ice hockey)|John Tavares]], [[Daniel Carcillo]], [[Sam Gagner]], [[Rich Peverley]], [[Darren Haydar]] and [[Matt Read]].
 
The new [[Milton Menace]] Hockey Club, a Junior A hockey franchise, was formed from the Newmarket Hurricane team, purchased in early March 2019. The 2019–2020 season was the club's first, with games at the Milton Memorial Arena.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inhalton.com/junior-hockey-has-returned-to-the-town-of-milton |title=Junior Hockey has Returned to the Town of Milton |date=1 April 2019 |publisher=InHalton |access-date=12 November 2019 |quote=Jason Tryfon, Milton Menace Hockey Club President and Halton-based entrepreneur, recently announced that Junior A Hockey is returning to Milton. Tryfon, along with his partners, purchased the Newmarket Hurricane team}}</ref>
 
===Running===
Milton was represented by distance runner [[Ed Whitlock]], who held numerous age-related records for the marathon, half-marathon and long-distance track events, both indoor and outdoor. Milton's [[Ben Preisner]] represented Canada at the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/local-milton/news/2021/06/24/i-was-always-ready-for-the-next-step-with-one-marathon-under-his-belt-milton-runner-earns-spot-on-canadian-olympic-team.html|title='I was always ready for the next step': With one marathon under his belt, Milton runner earns spot on Canadian|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=24 June 2021|last1=Garbutt|first1=Herb}}</ref>
 
===Skating===
The town offers drop-in skating at several arenas; some of those also feature competitive skating events.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.milton.ca/en/play/drop-in-skating.asp |title=Drop-in Skating |date=11 November 2019 |publisher=Town of Milton |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref> Private organizations include the Milton Skating Club and Milton Speed Skating.
 
In 1976, Milton's Kevin Parker won a Canadian national novice skating title in London.<ref name=1976highlights/>
 
===Skiing===
The [[Niagara Escarpment]] forms an excellent natural training ground for skiing in Milton. It is also the site of [[Glen Eden (ski area)|Glen Eden]] ski area, where Olympian and Miltonian [[Travis Gerrits]] got his start.
 
===Soccer===
Milton [[Association football|soccer]] is represented by the [[Milton Youth Soccer Club]]. MYSC was incorporated in 1988 and has been serving the town of Milton ever since. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization. The club has over 3,300 players who play house-league, development and rep each year. Ages for teams range from U4 to U18 and including adult.<ref>{{cite web|title=About MYSC|url=https://www.miltonmagic.com/club/about-mysc|publisher=Milton Youth Soccer Club|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref>
 
The Milton Magic soccer team of the Youth Soccer Club competes in various Soccer Ontario events. In 2019, their BU15 and BU16 Blue teams advanced into the Ontario Cup Finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.miltonmagic.com/news_article/show/1044803 |title=Ontario Cup Finals Here We Come! |date=3 September 2019 |publisher=Milton Youth Soccer Club |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
 
Halton Hawks FC is the smallest of the Youth Clubs in Milton. HHFC was incorporated in 2002, is a non-profit organization. and operates out of Bennett Park, in the heart of Milton. Halton Hawks FC is an Ontario Soccer Association sanctioned Club. HHFC is an official Academy of Tranmere Rovers FC an English second division soccer Club. HHFC offers programs for development and rep each year. Ages for teams U7-U17.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hhfc-academy.com/academy-info |title=At Halton Hawks FC, it's all about putting players first! |website=Halton Hawks FC}}</ref>
 
[[Milton SC]] are currently representing Milton in the [[Canadian Soccer League]] after joining the league in the [[2014 Canadian Soccer League season|2014 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports14/14csl009.htm|title=April 17, 2014 CSL--Milton Deserves to be on the Canadian Soccer Map (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref> [[Milltown F.C. (Canada)|Milltown Football Club]] was a [[Association football|soccer]] club based in Milton, playing in Division 1 of the [[Peel Halton Soccer League]]. Milltown FC joined the Canadian Soccer League in the 2010 season as an expansion club<ref>{{cite news|url=http://milltownfc.com/?page=article&ID=6 |title=Milltown FC Roster Set For Opener |date=May 14, 2010 |website=NukeSoccer.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124181514/http://nukesoccer.com/milltown-fc-finalize-roster/ |archive-date=November 24, 2017}}</ref> but opted out of the league after one season due to disagreement over membership terms and conditions.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.milltownfc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&limitstart=5 |title=Milltown FC Opts Out of Canadian Soccer League|publisher=MilltownFC.com |date=22 February 2011 |access-date=4 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326141211/http://www.milltownfc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&limitstart=15 |archive-date=26 March 2012}}</ref>
 
===Swimming===
The Milton Marlins are youth-focused swim team based out of the Milton Sports Centre.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton Marlins Swim Team|url=https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=canmmst|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref> Coach and swim trainer Carole Murray was instrumental in teaching thousands of kids in Milton how to swim from the 1970s until she sold her swim school in 2006. She won a coach of the year award from the federal government in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|title=New name for longtime swim academy|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/sports-story/2984800-new-name-for-longtime-swim-academy/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=21 August 2017|date=2 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Townsend|first1=Murray|title=The fire of fear becalmed in the water|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002690683pf_0018.pdf|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=3 November 1993|location=Milton, ON|page=17}}</ref> She was also a coach for the Marlins. Under her watch Campbellville's Alicia Hicken competed in the Canadian Olympic Trials and Canadian Winter Nationals in 1991.<ref>{{cite news|title=Winter Nationals 1991|url=http://booksnow1.scholarsportal.info/ebooks/oca10/69/swimnewsn166/swimnewsn166.pdf|access-date=21 August 2017|work=SWIM Canada Magazine|date=March 1991|pages=8–11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Alicia Hicken-Franklin|url=http://www.denverpioneers.com/sports/c-swim/mtt/alicia_hicken_franklin_901955.html|publisher=Denver Pioneers|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref>
 
As of November 2019, the head coach of the club was Meghan Whittaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.swimontario.com/index_cs_clubsdetail.php?id=1748 |title=Club Profile - Milton Marlin Swim Team |date=1 November 2019 |publisher=Swim Ontario |access-date=12 November 2019 |quote=We exist to promote and excel in the sport of competitive swimming. We develop swimmers through advanced sport specific training plans, providing an environment that builds passion for the sport, and utilizing advanced coaching techniques. We will enable our athletes to achieve their best results physically, mentally, and emotionally in a sport they can enjoy their entire lives.}}</ref>
 
Some Marlins swimmers qualified for the Olympic Trials for the [[2016 Rio Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marlins make waves|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/sports-story/6211567-marlins-make-waves/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=21 August 2017|date=29 December 2015}}</ref>
 
==Parks and recreation==
==Recreation==
Milton has many conservation parks, campgrounds and recreational areas. The conservation parks in the Milton area are owned by [[Conservation Halton]], a [[Conservation authority (Canada)|conservation authority]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home — Conservation Halton|url=https://www.conservationhalton.ca/|access-date=2021-02-11|website=www.conservationhalton.ca}}</ref>
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[[Image:Bruce-Trail-bmountain.jpg|thumb|right|200px|View from the [[Niagara Escarpment]] near Rattlesnake Point]]
[[File:Kelso Conservation Area- Escarpment - Milton Heights-Ontario (1).jpg|200px|thumb|Kelso Conservation Area]]
* [[Bruce Trail]]
* [[Conservation Halton]]
Line 237 ⟶ 865:
* [[Kelso Conservation Area]]
* Milton Curling Club
* Milton MillMinor PondHockey &Association Rotary(Milton ParkWinterhawks)
* Milton [[Mill Pond (Milton, Ontario)|Mill Pond]] & Rotary Park
* Milton Heights Campgrounds
* Milton Leisure Centre
* Milton Memorial Arena
* Milton Skating Club
* Milton Sports Centre Arena
* [[Mohawk Raceway]]
* [[Mount Nemo Conservation Area]]
* [[Mountsberg Conservation Area]]
* [[Rattlesnake Point (Canada)|Rattlesnake Point]]
* Rotary Park
* Springridge Farm
 
==Media==
Milton is covered by local newspapers, radio, magazines and televisionwebsites through the following services:
* ''[[The Canadian Champion]]''
* [http://www.thebestwebsiteintheworld.ca The Best Web Site In The World (The Brian Best Blog)]
* ''Milton Villager''
* [http://www.miltontoday.tv MiltonTodayTv]
* ''Milton Reporter''
* [http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com Milton Canadian Champion Newspaper]
* ''Milton Today''
* [http://www.tvcogeco.com/portal/page/portal/milton TVCogeco]
* ''YourTV Halton''
* [http://www.snapmilton.com SNAP Milton]
* ''The GTA Times''
* [http://www.haltoncompass.com The Halton Compass]
* FM 101 Milton [[CJML-FM|CJML]]
 
==Local events==
* Every Labour Day weekend the Milton [[Steam Era|Steam-Era]] takes place. Steam-Era is the annual show produced by the "Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association," currently held on 88 acres at County Heritage Park, after decades at the Milton Fairgrounds. Steam engines from the 19th century puff their way around the grounds. Hundreds of tractors and stationary engines, along with antique cars, models and agricultural displays recreate life in the country a 100 years ago. The 2020 event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Steam-Era.<ref name="fast"/>
* The Milton Fall Fair is held every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 160 years. Events include an [[agricultural show]], midway, livestock, entertainment, the [[Demolition derby|Demolition Derby]] and other traditional county fair events. The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic downtown area of Milton.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of the Fair|url=https://www.miltonfair.com/index.php/milton-fall-fair/history-of-the-fair|access-date=2020-12-03|website=www.miltonfair.com}}</ref>
 
* Culture Days is a weekend long celebration of arts and culture in Milton featuring free interactive events for all ages and held during the last weekend of September. Organized by Arts Milton, Culture Days is held each year at the FirstOntario Arts Centre.<ref>{{cite web |title=Milton Culture Days |date=17 April 2016 |url=https://artsmilton.com/programs/culture-days/ |publisher=Arts Milton |access-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref>
The Milton Fall Fair is held every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 60 years. Events include: [[Agricultural show]], midway, livestock, entertainment, the [[Demolition Derby]] and other traditional county fair events. The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic downtown area of Milton.
* A farmers' market operates on Main Street in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8am-Noon, from May through October. The section of Main Street that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event.
 
* The Downtown Milton Street Festival - annual event in June attracts over 90,000 people and includes live entertainment, vendors and local businesses.
A farmers' market operates on Main Street in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8am-Noon, from May through October. The section of Main Street that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event. Local Farmers proudly display "picked fresh this morning" produce and the street come alive with artisans and flower vendors.
* Miracle on Main Street - Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation's annual toy drive.
 
==Development==
[[File:Derry and Thompson.JPG|right|thumb|300px|New developments near [[Derry Road]]]]
The town has very easy access throughout the [[Greater Toronto Area|GTA]] by [[Ontario Highway 401 (Ontario)|Highways 401]] and [[Ontario Highway 407 (Ontario)|407]] towards [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]], [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] on the town, or by the former [[Ontario Highway 25 (Ontario)|Highway 25]] (Halton Road 25). There are two key freight [[railway]] routes (both by [[Canadian National Railway|CN]] and [[Canadian Pacific Railway|CP]]), passenger services from GO Transit, and [[VIAVia Rail]] passenger connections in the [[Quebec City-WindsorCity–Windsor Corridor]] in both neighbouring [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] and [[Georgetown, Ontario|Georgetown]]. There is close proximity to [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]] along Highway 401 (under 40&nbsp;km from 401/Halton 25 exit).
 
[[Milton Transit]] was developed in 1972 to provide public transportation service throughout the urban centre, as well as a feeder route for GO Transit trains and buses.
 
While most of the development is suburban in nature, larger industrial lots are being developed closer to the Escarpmentescarpment. The major industries in Milton are automotive, advanced manufacturing, distribution and food production.
 
The town published a Current Development Map and also a Future Urban Structure Map - Building Possibility document that indicates the general plan for the use of lands in future, intended to "minimize further expansion of urban areas and unnecessary and inefficient consumption of land".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.milton.ca/en/build/DevelopmentinMilton.asp |title=Development in Milton |publisher=Town of Milton |access-date=12 November 2019 }}</ref>
Residential growth has increased substantially over the past several years due to completion of "The Big Pipe" project; designed to deliver water to the town from Lake Ontario. Since this time, Milton has developed 4 new subdivisions, including [[Hawthorne Village, Ontario|Hawthorne Village]], and several new ones are under development by Mattamy Homes and various other builders. Two new grade schools have been built as well as the Crossroads Centre shopping plaza that includes various major retail stores and restaurants. An eight screen movie theatre is operated by [[Cineplex Entertainment]] under their Galaxy Cinemas brand and opened on June 30, 2006.
 
The population in Milton continues to rise.
===1970s growth===
In 1978, the Ontario Municipal Board approved the Alliance Ex-Urban project, paving the way for a 532-unit plan, which broke ground with an initial 180 houses at Bronte St. and Derry Rd. in 1979.
 
A further 600 detached and semi-detached houses were completed in 1979, as Timberlea moved into phase two of its construction. Phase One saw 300 homes built in the Timberlea area bounded by Derry Rd., Thompson Rd. and Ontario St. S. The final Timberlea village includes 1,400 homes.
 
An additional 30 homes were built in 1979 by Kingsway Plastering on Commercial St, and 10 new units in Campbellville's McLaren Subdivision. A 107-unit apartment complex was also completed in 1979 on Millside Drive.
 
Building permit totals in 1976 reached $28 million, before dipping in 1977, and rebounding to nearly $23 million in 1978. In 1979, the estimated total building permit revenue reached $100 million.
 
By 1979, the town zoning administrator stated that, due to drinking water limitations at the time, completion of the Timberlea and Alliance projects would "complete all the residential development that can go into the town."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2500966/page/7?n= |title=$100 million in housing planned for coming year |date=January 24, 1979 |page=5 |work=The Canadian Champion |access-date=July 19, 2019}}</ref> For the next 20 years, very little growth occurred in Milton.
 
===21st century===
Residential growth has increased substantially since 2002 due to completion of "The Big Pipe" project; designed to deliver water to the town from Lake Ontario. Since then, Milton developed an initial seven new subdivisions, including [[Hawthorne Village, Ontario|Hawthorne Village]], and several new ones are under development by Mattamy Homes and various other builders. Multiple new grade schools have been built, as well as the Crossroads Centre shopping plaza that includes various major retail stores and restaurants. An eight-screen movie theatre is operated by [[Cineplex Entertainment]] under their Galaxy Cinemas brand and opened on June 30, 2006.
 
In July 2014, Milton council approved 11 new residential applications that will see an additional 6,000 homes built, increasing the population by roughly 25,000 new residents. In 2013-14, Milton approved construction of a [[Track cycling|track-cycling]] velodrome venue for the [[2015 Pan American Games]] called the [[Mattamy National Cycling Centre]]. The facility sits at the heart of a 150-acre plot of land that is designated for a proposed future [[Wilfrid Laurier University]] campus.<ref name="thestar.com">{{cite web|last1=McKnight|first1=Zoe|title=Milton Mayor Gord Krantz poised to become the next Hazel McCallion| url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/08/24/milton_mayor_gord_krantz_poised_to_become_the_next_hazel_mccallion.html |website=Toronto Star|access-date=27 April 2016|date=24 August 2014}}</ref>
 
A mid 2019 report stated that roughly 3,100 high-density residential units were being planned or being built in the town.<ref name="EIR2019">{{cite web |url=http://www.milton.ca/en/build/resources/EconomicDevelopment/Economic-Insider-Report_2019_web.pdf |title=Economic Insider |date=June 20, 2019 |publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=November 13, 2019 }}</ref>
 
A mid-2019 report discussed two new subdivisions being planned, Agerton (along Trafalgar Road east of the 401), "for a mixed-use employment and higher-density residential community" and Trafalgar, a "mixed-use, transit-supportive, higher-density community ... along Trafalgar Road between Derry Road to south of Britannia Road". The {{convert|400|acre|ha|adj=on}} Milton Education Village area was to be further developed, as an urban neighbourhood with post-secondary education, residential, commercial and recreational segments.<ref name="EIR2019"/>
 
====Official Plan====
As of November 2019, the town was using the Official Plan approved by Halton Region on December 14, 1997, and by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) on July 19, 1999. Public meetings were scheduled for late 2019 to obtain residents' comments on changes that might be appropriate for the next Official Plan.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.milton.ca/en/build/officialplan.asp|title=Official Plan |date=November 1, 2019 |publisher=Town of Milton |access-date=November 13, 2019 }}</ref>
 
==Commerce==
The villages of Milton Heights and Peru are unique in Milton, as they were the centres of industrial rather than farming communities. This has given this part of Milton a unique character that has left a legacy in the buildings and people that remain in the area. From the 1850s and '60s until 1877, a lumber mill operated in the area, as well as a saw mill in the mid-1800s. The railway fueled industry when it opened in 1879 in Milton.<ref name="HistoryMiltonHeights&Peru">{{cite web| author=The Corporation of the Town of Milton |title=Report : An outline of the history and characteristics of the Milton Heights and Peru Character Areas of Milton.|url=https://www.milton.ca/MeetingDocuments/Council/agendas2012/rpts2012/PD-027-12_AF_Background_report_-_character_of_Milton_Heights_May_22_Final%5B1%5D.pdf|publisher=Town of Milton|access-date=21 August 2017|date=28 May 2012}}</ref>
 
The area was traditionally famous for quarrying and the production of building materials such as lime, limestone and bricks, which started in the 1880s. These industries were of provincial significance and, at their peak at the turn of the 20th century, they employed hundreds of people in the Milton Heights and Peru areas.<ref name="HistoryMiltonHeights&Peru" />
 
In addition, the materials that were produced here were used in many of the buildings in both urban and rural Milton as well as in buildings throughout Ontario. These were huge industrial operations for their time and they attracted considerable immigration to Milton.<ref name="HistoryMiltonHeights&Peru" />
 
Early industry in Milton consisted of the Milton Pressed Brick Company, which started in the 1880s, and the P.L. Robertson screw factory, which started in 1908.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robertson Inc. : About Us|url=http://www.robertsonscrew.com/about.html|publisher=Robertson Inc.|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807094222/http://www.robertsonscrew.com/about.html|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
 
An August 2017 report indicated that [[Mattamy Homes]]' [[Halton Regional Municipality|Halton]]/[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] Divisional Office was located in Milton.<ref>{{cite web| title=Mattamy Homes : Halton/Hamilton Divisional Offices | url=https://mattamyhomes.com/contact-us.aspx | publisher = Mattamy Homes |access-date= 21 August 2017}}</ref> Other companies with Canadian head offices, or a major employment presence,<ref>{{cite web|title=Milton - Top Employers|url=http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/Public/Page/Files/7_IP_Top_Employers.pdf|website=Milton This Way Up|publisher=The Corporation of the Town of Milton|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821214958/http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/Public/Page/Files/7_IP_Top_Employers.pdf|archive-date=2017-08-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> in Milton include:
* [[3M|3M Canada]]
* [[Chudleigh's Limited]]
* [[Dare Foods]]
* [[DSV (company)|DSV Canada]]<ref>{{cite press release |author1=DSV Global Transport and Logistics |title=DSV Canada Breaks Ground on New 1.1 million square foot Facility in Milton, Ontario, scheduled to Open Fall 2019 |url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/dsv-canada-breaks-ground-on-new-11-million-square-foot-facility-in-milton-ontario-scheduled-to-open-fall-2019-701368642.html |website=Cision |access-date=6 September 2020 |date=27 November 2018}}</ref>
* [[CRH plc|Dufferin Aggregates Milton Quarry]]
* [[Gordon Food Service]] (592 employees)<ref name="TopEmployers">{{cite web|title=Investment Profile : Top Employers|url=http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/Public/Investment-Profile|website=Milton This Way Up|publisher=The Corporation of the Town of Milton|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821213614/http://www.miltonthiswayup.ca/Public/Investment-Profile|archive-date=2017-08-21|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Johnson Controls]]
* Karmax Heavy Stamping, a division of [[Magna International]] (950 employees)<ref name="TopEmployers" />
* [[Lowe's]] distribution centre
* [[Manheim Auto Auctions]] (750 employees)<ref name="TopEmployers" />
* Modatek Systems, a division of [[Magna International]]
* Northstar Aerospace
* Rockwool (formerly branded as Roxul) <!--the former name should be removed after July 1 2018-->
* [[Whirlpool Canada]]
* Wolseley Canada distribution centre
 
A 2017 summary of the benefits of Milton as a location for industry stated that the town's "proximity to the [[400-series highways]], rail links, and international airports, as well as the municipality's commitment to economic development, have all helped drive Milton's dynamic growth".<ref name="fast"/>
 
The town's mid-2019 report highlighted three major new facilities in Milton: Kimberly-Clark's {{convert|514,000|sqft|m2}} of warehouse and distribution, Prologis' {{convert|160,000|sqft|m2}} of warehouse space leased to Jaguar Land Rover and Sun Life Financial's planned {{convert|595,000|sqft|m2}} of speculative industrial building. At that time, the town had an inventory of {{convert|21,460,020|sqft|m2}} of industrial space, with only 2.7% being unoccupied.
 
The mid-2019 report also listed new businesses that had opened facilities in town in 2018: PBS Systems Group, Infrastructure Ontario, Enable Education, Responsive Consulting and Throwback Entertainment. At that time, the Derry Green Business Park Development was underway; the plan was "accommodate a mix of businesses including innovative logistics, advanced manufacturing and distribution facilities" in this new area.<ref name="EIR2019"/>
 
===Town finances===
The town's 2018 Budget report stated that gross revenue for 2018 was $187.2 million and that expenses totaled $118.1 million; much of the net revenue came from charges made to developers. Financial assets totaled $106.3 million at year's end, while liabilities totaled $12.6 million. Milton's long-term debenture debt decreased to $42.7 million.<ref name="townhall1">{{cite web |title=Budget 2018 |url=https://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/resources/Budget2018/2018-Financial-Report.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112143331/https://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/resources/Budget2018/2018-Financial-Report.pdf |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=13 November 2019 |publisher=Town of Milton}}</ref>
 
==Notable people==
 
* [[Ernie Coombs]], star of children's TV program ''[[Mr. Dressup]]''<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Susan Delacourt]], political journalist
* [[David James Elliott]], actor on CBS show ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]''<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Ben Gulak]], inventor best known for creating the [[Uno (dicycle)|Uno]], an [[eco-friendly]], [[electric-powered vehicle]]
* Colonel [[Chris Hadfield]], astronaut<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[George Sherwood Hume]], geologist
* [[P. L. Robertson]], inventor of the [[Robertson screwdriver|Robertson]] socket-head screw and screwdriver<ref name="MHOF" />
 
===Music===
* [[Danny Brooks]], blues and Memphis-style R&B musician<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hounsell|first1=Stephanie|title=A story of faith|url=http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/MPL/MPL002508662pf_0388.pdf|access-date=21 August 2017|work=The Canadian Champion|date=1 February 2008|location=Milton, ON|page=B1}}</ref>
* [[Deadmau5]], progressive house music producer and performer<ref>{{cite web|title=Deadmau5 Purchased This Beautiful $5 Million House In Canada|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/10/10/deadmau5-purchased-beautiful-5-million-house-canada/|website=EDM Sauce|publisher=EDM Sauce, LLC|access-date=21 August 2017|date=10 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Slack|first1=Julie|title=Deadmau5 entertains Milton students, encourages creativity|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/6084813-deadmau5-entertains-milton-students-encourages-creativity/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=21 August 2017|date=6 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Popular electronic-dance musician Deadmau5 inspires Milton District High School students|url=https://www.hdsb.ca/Newsroom/SpotlightonSchools/Pages/Popularelectronic-dancemusicianDeadmau5inspiresMiltonDistrictHighSchoolstudents.aspx|publisher=Halton District School Board|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071308/https://www.hdsb.ca/Newsroom/SpotlightonSchools/Pages/Popularelectronic-dancemusicianDeadmau5inspiresMiltonDistrictHighSchoolstudents.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|date=13 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Deadmau5's condo is for sale, and this is what it looks like inside|url=https://torontolife.com/real-estate/deadmau5s-condo-is-for-sale-and-this-is-what-it-looks-like-inside/|website=Toronto Life|publisher=Toronto Life Publishing Company|access-date=21 August 2017|date=4 June 2015}}</ref>
*[[The Most Serene Republic]], indie band signed to [[Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts]]
 
===Politics and public service===
* [[Robert Baldwin]], MP of Upper Canada
* [[Ernest Charles Drury]], 8th [[Premier of Ontario]]
* [[Otto Jelinek]], federal politician; represented [[Halton (federal electoral district)|Halton]] and [[Oakville--Milton|Oakville]]; world champion and Olympic figure skater
* [[Betty Kennedy]], broadcaster, journalist, author, and retired Canadian Senator<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Joseph Martin (Canadian politician)|Joseph Martin]], 13th Premier of British Columbia<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Benjamin Franklin McGregor]], farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan
* [[Mark Saunders (police chief)|Mark Saunders]], Chief of Police, [[Toronto Police Service]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Slack|first1=Julie|title=New Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders a former Milton resident|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/5569031-new-toronto-police-chief-mark-saunders-a-former-milton-resident/|website=Inside Halton|publisher=Metroland Media Group|access-date=21 August 2017|date=21 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[James Snow]], politician and Ontario's longest serving [[Ministry of Transportation of Ontario|Minister of Transportation]]<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Adam van Koeverden]], Canadian gold medal [[Kayak racing|sprint kayaker]] and politician
 
===Sports===
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* [[Kayla Alexander]], WNBA player
* [[Kyle Alexander]] (born 1996), basketball player for [[Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C.|Hapoel Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]
* [[Scott Bertoli]], hockey player
* [[Steve Bice]], curler
* [[Kwaku Boateng (Canadian football)|Kwaku Boateng]], football player, graduated from Bishop Reding<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidehalton.com/sports-story/7426365-boateng-pleased-with-initial-progress-in-cfl/|title=Boateng pleased with initial progress in CFL|last=LeBlanc|first=Steve|date=July 17, 2017|work=InsideHalton.com|access-date=September 14, 2019|language=en-CA}}</ref>
* [[Mat Clark]], hockey player
* [[Jeff Daw]], hockey forward
* [[Darren Eliot]], hockey goaltender and Olympian
* [[Mark French (ice hockey)|Mark French]], hockey coach
* [[Travis Gerrits]], Olympic aerial skier and 2013 world silver medalist
* [[Brad Grant]], former owner of the [[Milton Icehawks]]; standardbred horse owner; president of Active Transport and John Grant Haulage trucking companies
* [[Darren Haydar]], hockey player<ref>{{cite web|title=Darren Haydar hockey statistics and profile|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=45123|website=HockeyDB.com|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[Shawn Hill]], baseball pitcher, attended [[Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School]]
* [[Bruce Hood (ice hockey)|Bruce Melvin Hood]], hockey referee<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Bob Izumi]], TV personality and professional angler<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Mike Kaszycki]], hockey player<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Peter McDuffe]], hockey player<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Joey Melo]], soccer player
* [[Matt O'Meara]], football player
* [[Pierre Pilote]], hockey player<ref>{{cite web|title=A look at some key members of the 1960-61 Chicago Black Hawks|url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/33875-A-look-at-some-key-members-of-the-196061-Chicago-Black-Hawks.html|website=The Hockey News|publisher=TVA Group|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425225932/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/33875-A-look-at-some-key-members-of-the-196061-Chicago-Black-Hawks.html|archive-date=25 April 2016|date=31 May 2010}}</ref>
* [[Ben Preisner]], [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] [[marathoner]]
* [[Jim Ridley]], baseball player and MLB scout
* [[Ronald Roberts (ice hockey executive)|Ronald Roberts]], [[World Hockey Association|WHA]] and [[NHL]] hockey executive
* [[Enio Sclisizzi]], former NHL player<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Matt Sewell]], football player
* [[Michael Sgarbossa]], hockey player
* [[Tiger Ali Singh]], professional wrestler<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Tiger Jeet Singh]], professional wrestler<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Harvey Sproule]], hockey player, coach, owner, executive, and referee; curler; journalist; race horse owner
* [[Leon Stickle]], NHL linesman<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[John Tonelli]], hockey player<ref name="MHOF" />
* [[Kirsten Wall]], curler and Olympic gold medallist
* [[Steve Webb (ice hockey)|Steve Webb]], hockey player
* [[Ed Whitlock]], oldest person in the world to run a marathon under three hours<ref name="MHOF" />{{div col end}}
 
==Sister cities==
* {{flagicon|PHI}} [[Santa Maria, Bulacan|Santa Maria]], [[Bulacan]], [[Philippines]] (since July 6, 1999){{Citation needed|reason=No source provided for twinning date.|date=June 2023}}
 
== Notes ==
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==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.milton.ca Town of Milton]
{{Wikivoyage|Milton (Ontario)}}
* [http://www.miltonchamber.ca/ Milton Chamber of Commerce]
*{{official|http://www.milton.ca}}
* [http://www.discovermilton.com 'Connecting the Community' www.discovermilton.com]
* [http://www.miltoncanadaday.ca/ Official site for Milton's Canada Day Celebrations]
* [http://www.mpl.on.ca/ Milton Public Library]
* [http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca Milton Historical Society]
* [http://chamber.milton.on.ca/FarmersMarket.html Milton Farmers Market]
* [http://www.miltonweb.ca Milton Ontario Business Directory]
* [http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com Milton Champion Newspaper]
* [http://www.escarpmentcountry.on.ca Escarpment Country Tourism]
* [http://www.miltonfair.com Official site of the Milton Fall Fair]
* [http://www.steam-era.com/ Official site of the Steam Era event]
* [http://www.miltonaircadets.com 820 Chris Hadfield Air Cadet Squadron]
* [http://www.miltonmba.com Official site of Milton Minor Baseball Association]
 
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Center | Centre = Milton|
| North = [[Halton Hills, Ontario|Halton Hills]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]])|
| Northeast =[[Halton Hills, Ontario|Halton Hills]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]])|
| East = [[Mississauga]]
East=[[Mississauga, Ontario|Mississauga]] ([[Regional Municipality of Peel|Peel Region]])<BR>[[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]])||
| Southeast = [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]]
Southeast=[[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]]); [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]])|
| South =[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]]; [[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]] ([[Regional Municipality of Halton|Halton Region]])|
| Southwest =[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]]
Southwest= [[Puslinch, Ontario|Township of Puslinch]] ([[Wellington County, Ontario|Wellington County]])|West=[[Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario|Township of Guelph/Eramosa]] ([[Wellington County, Ontario|Wellington County]])|
| West = [[Puslinch, Ontario|Puslinch]]
Northwest=[[Erin, Ontario|Town of Erin]] ([[Wellington County, Ontario|Wellington County]])|
| Northwest = [[Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario|Guelph/Eramosa]],
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