Halton Region was incorporated in 1974 by the Province of Ontario, strengthening the County form of government by making services formerly managed by the Province of Ontario more directly accountable and accessible to the residents and taxpayers.

Halton Region is made up of 4 Local Municipalities:

• The City of Burlington
• The Town of Halton Hills
• The Town of Milton
• The Town of Oakville

Halton covers over 232,000 acres of land (967 square km), including a 25-km frontage onto Lake Ontario. The approximate population of Halton Region in 2008 was 467,200.  

Additional Halton Information

• Halton at a Glance     111KB
• Demographics & Maps
• Official Plan