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Milton (2006 population 58,700) is a town in southern Ontario, Canada, about 40 km west of Toronto on Highway 401, and is the western terminus for GO Transit's Milton Line commuter train and bus corridor.

Milton is part of the Greater Toronto Area and is the seat of Halton Region, and is on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO world biosphere reserve and the Bruce Trail.

Every labour day weekend in Milton the annual Milton Steam-Era takes place. Steam-Era is the annual show produced by the "Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association" held at the Milton Fairgrounds. Steam engines from the turn of the century silently puff their way around the grounds. Hundreds of tractors and stationary engines along with antique cars, models and agricultural displays recreate life in the rural country a 100 years ago.

The Milton Fall Fair happens every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 60 years. Events include: Agricultural show, midway, livestock, entertainment, the Demolition Derby and other traditional county fair events. The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic subdivision area of Milton.

Milton has many conservation parks, campgrounds and recreational areas:
Bruce Trail
Conservation Halton
Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Drumquin Park BMX track & Oakville Model Flying Club
Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre
John Tonelli Sports Centre
Kelso Conservation Area
Milton Mill Pond & Rotary Park
Milton Heights Campgrounds
Milton Leisure Centre
Milton Memorial Arena
Milton Sports Centre Arena
Mohawk Raceway
Mount Nemo Conservation Area
Mountsberg Conservation Area
Rattlesnake Point

A farmer's market operates on Main St. in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm from May through October. The section of Main St. that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event. Local Farmers proudly display "picked fresh this morning" produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors.

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