First in North America. The Barber Mill Dynamo in Georgetown
Did you know that the Barber Mill Dynamo, built in 1888, was the first electrical generating plant in North America? Its ruins are still standing and can be accessed via ...
Brief history of Georgetown, Ontario
In 1781 the British Government started purchasing land from the Mississauga Nation and in 1818, they bought what are now the townships of Esquesing and Nassagaweya. Charles Kennedy was hired ...
How did Credit River in Ontario get its name?
Have you ever thought about where did Credit River get its name? The name comes from the time when the Mississauga First Nations people that lived in this area traded ...
Beautiful Scotsdale Farm near Georgetown has a very interesting history
Scotsdale Farm is one of the most beautiful spots in Halton Hills and favourite spot for photographers and filmmakers. 531 acres of rolling hills, woodlands with close proximity to Silver ...