Jul. 5, 2007 - A Guided Tour of Halton Farms

Plan a local farm experience with “A Guided Tour of Halton Farms”

Halton Region is pleased to announce the publication of “A Guided Tour of Halton Farms,” a map-style directory of Halton farms that are open to the public. For Halton residents and visitors looking for farm-fresh produce, garden products or healthy activities the whole family can enjoy, “A Guided Tour of Halton Farms” will help with planning a genuine farm adventure.
 
“Buying Halton-grown produce offers so many benefits,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “When you support local farms, you’re helping to keep our agricultural industry healthy and prosperous. We have so many great opportunities to enjoy fresh produce, to be active with family and friends, and to have a real farm outing, all within our Local Municipalities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.”
 
The guide contains information about where to pick or purchase fruits and vegetables in Halton. Enjoying locally grown produce is a tasty way to make better eating choices, and picking it in the field is a fun way to be active. The guide also features listings of local greenhouses offering nursery products grown in Halton, and horse farms where visitors can access riding trails, lessons and camps.
 
Halton has rich and diverse rural areas, with many things to see and do. “A Guided Tour of Halton Farms” will help residents and visitors alike navigate Halton’s scenic rural routes to find many tourist destinations.
 
To get a free copy of “A Guided Tour of Halton Farms,” drop by the Halton Regional Centre at 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville, contact Access Halton at 905-825-6000 or toll free at 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), or email accesshalton@halton.ca. The guide will also be available for pick-up at tourist centres and chambers of commerce throughout the Region.
 
“A Guided Tour of Halton Farms” is produced by Halton Region’s Simply Local initiative, which strives to promote Halton’s agricultural industry, to encourage healthy eating and physical activity, and to create a connection between Halton residents and Halton farms. For more information about the Simply Local initiative, visit www.halton.ca/simplylocal.