Acton (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
community in the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
About Acton (Ontario)
From 1842 until 1986, the town was a major centre for the tanning and leather goods industry. In the early years, it was often referred to as "Leathertown". In 1825, the area now known as Acton was settled by the Rev. Ezra, Rev. Zenas, and Rufus Adams. These men were Methodist preachers who took a sabbatical and began farming here on a branch of the Credit River. A fourth brother, Eliphalet, also settled here later. In the 1840s, the community had a grist mill and tannery. The community was named Danville when settler Wheeler Green opened a dry-goods store in 1828. It was later called Adamsville, after the three original settlers. In 1856 the Grand Trunk Railway arrived and helped spur growth in the area, especially along Mill Street. By 1869, Acton had businesses that included woodworking
Top Attractions in Acton (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Acton (Ontario):
- ★Acton Cenotaph
- ★Acton Fall Fair
- ★Blue Springs Golf Club
- ★Limehouse Conservation Area
Where to Eat in Acton (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Olympic Greek Souvlaki
- 🍴The Clay Oven
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