Caledon (2006 Population 57,050) is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. In terms of land use, Caledon is somewhat urban, though it is primarily rural in nature. Many of Toronto's wealthiest citizens own large country estates in the area, among them many members of the Eaton Family, Norman Jewison, Elton John and the inventors of the board game Trivial Pursuit. It consists of an amalgamation of a number of urban areas, villages, and hamlets; its major urban centre with typified suburban housing mixed with old town charm is Bolton, located on its eastern side adjacent to York Region.
Caledon is one of three municipalities of Peel Region. The town is located just northwest of the city of Brampton.
Maclean's magazine has named Caledon as the safest town in Canada to live in for two years running.
Caledon's Villages, Town's and Hamlet's
Belfountain  Belfountain is situated on the west branch of the Credit River, at the junction of County Roads 1 (Mississauga Road) and 11 (Forks of the Credit Road), just west of Highway 10 and approximately 15 kilometres south of Orangeville. It's also about 30 kilometres northwest of Brampton, and 82 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
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The first settlers arrived before 1850, and in 1852, the village was called "Tubtown". This was a reference to a local blacksmith, Archibald McNaughton, who used large octagonal iron tubs to cool hot metal. The tubs sat outside his shop, which occupied a prominent place in the village, next to the town pump. Fortunately, this name did not last long. A post office was opened at Belfountain (some sources cite it as "Bellfountain") by Thomas J. Bush in 1853. By the 1870's the village had a population of about 300 and the local business establishments included a tannery, grist mill, sawmill, one hotel and two general stores.
The picturesque location of Belfountain draws visitors from far and wide, particularly in the autumn when the changing leaves clothe the surrounding hills in brilliant colours. The origin of the name appears unclear, although it may have come from the French "belle fontaine", or "beautiful fountain" - a reference to the clear waters of the Credit river |
Bolton
Alton
Caledon East
Palgrave
Cheltenham
Founded in 1822, the village of Cheltenham has a long and varied history. Originally a mill town, the area has gone through numerous changes in the intervening 160 years. Below is a thumbnail sketch of some of the more memorable occurances in the town's history.
Cheltenham, Canada, is located in the south-central portion of the province of Ontario. Now a part of the Town of Caledon, Cheltenham is one of the hidden gems in the Region of Peel. Located north west of Metropolitan Toronto, it is a short drive from all the amenities a large metropolis can offer, while still retaining its rural charm.
Inglewood
Mono Mills
It's hard to believe that such a pastoral setting is just 45 minutes north of a huge metropolis like Toronto. A thousand shades of green paint the hillsides of Mono except for the winter months when everything is tucked in under a blanket of snow. Mono's diverse landscape was most recently sculpted when the glaciers retreated, leaving deep river valleys, abundant clear feshwater streams, cliffs and crevices.
The Visitors section is intended to give you a brief visit to our community, with suggestions about where to stay, what to do and where to dine when you're visiting Mono.
Our scenic countryside is conducive to recreational activities and the enjoyment of mother nature. Explore one of our many trails on foot, or strap skis and snowshoes on and navigate about in the winter months. Playing a round of golf and taking in the spectacular views is another option. A meandering drive through the hills shopping, dining and visiting local artists is a perfect day in Mono. There is something for everyone.
Mayfield West
Caledon Village
Tamarack
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