Halton Hills is known for an unmatched quality of life that attracts employers, families and a high-quality workforce.
A Community with the Perfect Balance of Urban and Rural Living
With a population of 64,000 residents, Halton Hills strikes the perfect balance between urban and rural living, and maintains a "small-town feel", despite its central location and close proximity to Toronto – Canada’s largest city. An exceptional network of trails for hiking and cycling, along with a rich arts and culture sector, have helped Halton Hills consistently rank in the top places to live in Canada.
Halton Hills also has favorable social-demographic characteristics, including a growing local employment base, low unemployment rates, a highly educated and relatively young population, high employment participation rates and high household incomes.
Characterized by spectacular countryside, natural heritage, cultural heritage and a small-town feel, the Town of Halton Hills is a vibrant and growing community with projected population growth of nearly 10% through 2025. The growth in population provides investors with opportunities related to the increased commercial demands required to support new residents.
Plenty of Trails, Green Spaces and Unique Visitor Experiences
Halton Hills is a desirable location to live and consistently ranks highly in comparisons of Canadian communities based on livability, affordability, amenities, environment and the economy. The community enjoys safe neighbourhoods, ample nature trails and green spaces, unique agri-tourism and shopping experiences, interesting heritage sites, an active arts and culture community, as well as easy access to the rest of the Greater Toronto Area.
A Vibrant Arts and Culture Sector
The arts and culture sector is alive and well in Halton Hills, with numerous musical, theatrical and artistic groups creating a wide range of cultural entertainment options. A variety of festivals and events create local attractions and support the tourism sector. The Town recognizes the importance of tourism, arts and culture as important contributors to quality of life and as key elements of its growing economy.
