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Country
  
Canada

Town
  
Milton

Forward sortation area
  
L0P 1B0

Province
  
Ontario

Regional municipality
  
Halton

Time zone
  
EST (UTC-5)

Area code(s)
  
905 and 289

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Restaurants
  
Risposta Bistro, The Trail Eatery, Ice House Restaurant, Bistro, Italian Restaurant in Milton

Campbellville, Ontario, Canada is a community in the geographic township of Nassagaweya in the Town of Milton, Halton Region on the Niagara Escarpment and is a tourist destination for residents of the Greater Toronto Area.

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Map of Campbellville, Milton, ON, Canada

Mohawk Racetrack, a harness racing venue, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Mountsberg Conservation Area, Mennonite furniture shops, an ice cream parlour, and Cristello's Village Market represent some of the major shops and attractions. The world's largest antique leaded stained glass store and museum (The Stonehouse of Campbellville)is also in this small community. St. David's Presbyterian Church (of The Presbyterian Church in Canada) has been a mainstay in the village since 1869. St. David's current building dates to 1891 with an addition built in 1999. St. David's cemetery dates back to 1908.

History

Nassagaweya Township was originally part of Halton County. When the Regional Municipality of Halton was created in 1974, the township became part of the Town of Milton. Campbellville was a part of the original Nassagaweya Township.

Famous residents

  • Deadmau5, progressive music DJ and producer
  • Charles Clarence "Clare" Laking (February 21, 1899 – November 26, 2005), believed to be the longest lived World War I veteran in Canada who fought on the front lines.
  • Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (13 June [O.S. 1 June] 1882 – 24 November 1960), escaped to Canada after World War II and settled in the area before moving to Cooksville.
  • Bruce Hood, NHL Referee, travel industry professional and aspiring politician.
  • Ronald Roberts, WHA and NHL executive and insurance industry executive
  • Culture

    The Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada has its Episcopal Headquarters in Campbelville.

    Schools

  • Hitherfield School
  • Brookville Public School
  • Hitherfield School

    The school teaches from Junior Kindergarten to grade eight. The school is a member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS).

    References

    Campbellville, Ontario Wikipedia