Milton

Milton's earliest beginnings can be traced back to 1825, when an enterprising young man named Jasper Martin built a gristmill on a mill pond. By harvesting the power of the swiftly flowing water, Jasper's gristmill prospered and grew to become the centre of a settlement called Martin's Mills, with a population of just 100 people in 1837.

The townspeople soon changed the name of the town to Milton because of the Martin family's fondness for the poet John Milton. The Town of Milton was incorporated in 1857 and the first Town Council meeting was held in the County Buildings, where the current Town Hall is still located, on July 4, 1857.

Today, the Mill Pond is still flourishing in the centre of town, but without the gristmill, surrounded by a landscaped park. This gathering place is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to walk, picnic and fish or just sit on a bench to enjoy the nature around them. From the historic downtown core with a bustling Saturday morning Farmers' Market, to the steady business growth and development throughout the town, Milton has continued to prosper over the years. Nestled at the base of the scenic Niagara Escarpment, Milton is also well known as the preferred tourism destination Escarpment Country.

Whether you are visiting, working or living in Milton, we know you will enjoy everything the Town of Milton has to offer. We encourage you to get to know us a little better, stay awhile and maybe even take home a souvenir as a reminder of our old-fashioned hospitality.