Halton Hills June 16-17, 2016 Toronto Premium Outlets
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Welcome to Halton Hills June 16-17, 2016 Toronto Premium Outlets About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Toronto Premium Outlets is one of two Simon Premium Outlets Centres in Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is Canada and a value retail destination in Halton Hills, Ontario, with more than 80 ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada stores. The exceptional brands include: Burberry, Tory Burch, Ted Baker, Kate by a national magazine. Spade, Hugo Boss and more. Conveniently located off of the 401 Highway in Halton Hills, Ontario, Toronto Premium Outlets serves the Greater Toronto Area. Halton Hills Library & Cultural Centre Hungry Hollow Trails - Regan Ridge Bridge Helson Gallery The renovated and expanded Cultural Centre and Library includes the Regan Ridge Bridge is a large pedestrian bridge constructed within the Georgetown Branch Library, Helson Gallery and the John Elliott Theatre, Hungry Hollow trail system. The trails encompass over 5km of natural exposure opened in 2013 and enhances the facility’s role as a downtown anchor. It is a for recreation and leisure, and the new bridge was a valuable expansion of contemporary building within a historical context, blending seamlessly into the this network. It was a unique project because of the utmost respect for the surrounding residential neighbourhood. The design makes patrons of all ages environment from start to finish. and abilities feel welcome and connected to each other and their community from the moment they walk through the door. The Cultural Centre/Library The bridge was transported along the existing trail in February when the has been awarded LEED Silver Certification, acknowledging the exceptional ground was frozen. Three sections were fastened together on-site and the efforts made to reduce the carbon footprint. These include the installation of bridge was cantilevered across the ravine. Vegetation was protected throughout a geothermal system, water conserving fixtures, daylight and motion sensitive construction, and trees were only removed when absolutely necessary. illumination, low off-gassing materials, and a green roof. Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre Acton Arena & Community Centre This significant expansion project was completed in 2015 in two separate phases and represents the very best in cooperative community design of integrated recreation facilities. The original structures on the site date back to 1835, the location was chosen as the Credit River would provide the water power needed to work the machinery on site. The buildings have housed a power generation plant, a flour mill, The first phase was an award winning re-development of the skatepark into a woolen factory and from 1935 to the early 1980s an apple processing plant. new multi-sport facility. This project is unique not only for the high quality final constructed project, but also because of the planning and design process, The property was vacant for a few years until 1985 when it was purchased by including community consultation & engagement. local entrepreneurs and arts patrons Doug and Mary Lou Brock. For the next 30 years the couple has restored and renovated the buildings to house artists and The final phase was the completion of a second ice pad addition and facilities studios. Today the historic buildings offer visitors a unique shopping and dining that encourages connectivity to multiple recreation uses, creating a bright and experience. open visitor experience. Acton Town Hall Notes: Acton Town Hall was built by the town fathers in 1883 who agreed it was essential that a building be available for use by council and the community. For 80 years it served as the hub of Acton’s social life. It was used as a government building until 1974, when the services were relocated. It fell into disrepair for a few years, but thanks to an outstanding community fundraising effort and support from the Town and federal and provincial governments, it has been restored to its original glory and is again a source of pride and community activity. 6 5 1) Toronto Premium Outlets Acton 多伦多名牌直销购 物中心 2) Hungry Hollow Trails - Regan Ridge Bridge 横格瑞.赫楼小径-- 4 里根岭桥 3) Halton Hills Library & Cultural Centre, 3 Georgetown Helson Gallery Halton Hills 荷顿山图书馆及文 化宫,赫尔森美术馆 4) Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre 威廉姆斯 2 5) Acton Arena & Community Centre 阿克顿体育馆及活 动中心 6) Acton Town Hall 阿克顿市政厅 407 1 401 Thank You 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada L7G 5G2 Telephone: 1-905-873-2601 Fax: 905-873-1587 Website: www.haltonhills.ca Social Media: _haltonhills.