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  • Since the mid-20th century, Prospect Park has served as the heart of communal and recreational life in Acton. The Park has hosted many events, including annual company picnics for the former Beardmore and Co., fairs, sporting events, family outings, and holiday celebrations. Improvements have been made to the Park over the years, with significant projects including the redevelopment of the play area, a new sports field, ball diamonds, and upgrades to existing buildings. This unique cultural heritage landscape, with its natural setting on Fairy Lake, has helped to preserve its historical role as a recreational and cultural landmark within the community of Acton.
  • As part of Historic Places Day led by the National Trust for Canada, the Town of Halton Hills will be hosting guided tours to highlight and showcase the longstanding history of Prospect Park & Fairy Lake in Acton. Register for a guided tour.
  • The tours will be led by:
    1. Scott Brooks of Vintage Acton – on July 12th and July 13th at 1 p.m.
    2. Mark Rowe of the Esquesing Historical Society and Heritage Halton Hills – on July 19th and July 20th at 1 p.m.
  • In lieu of tour fees, food donations will be accepted for the Acton Food Share.
  • All registered participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Halton Hills prize pack.









  • Since the mid-20th century, Prospect Park has served as the heart of communal and recreational life in Acton. The Park has hosted many events, including annual company picnics for the former Beardmore and Co., fairs, sporting events, family outings, and holiday celebrations. Improvements have been made to the Park over the years, with significant projects including the redevelopment of the play area, a new sports field, ball diamonds, and upgrades to existing buildings. This unique cultural heritage landscape, with its natural setting on Fairy Lake, has helped to preserve its historical role as a recreational and cultural landmark within the community of Acton.
  • As part of Historic Places Day led by the National Trust for Canada, the Town of Halton Hills will be hosting guided tours to highlight and showcase the longstanding history of Prospect Park & Fairy Lake in Acton. Register for a guided tour.
  • The tours will be led by:
    1. Scott Brooks of Vintage Acton – on July 12th and July 13th at 1 p.m.
    2. Mark Rowe of the Esquesing Historical Society and Heritage Halton Hills – on July 19th and July 20th at 1 p.m.
  • In lieu of tour fees, food donations will be accepted for the Acton Food Share.
  • All registered participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Halton Hills prize pack.


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  • Share What is happening with the Barber Mill? I think there are a large number of Georgetown residents dismayed and disappointed in the lack of action taken towards preserving this very important historical site. The constant danger it poses and damage it is doing to the surrounding environment just cannot be allowed to go on unchecked forever. I know of many people who feel this way and I'd really like to see some sort of plan in place before it's too late. on Facebook Share What is happening with the Barber Mill? I think there are a large number of Georgetown residents dismayed and disappointed in the lack of action taken towards preserving this very important historical site. The constant danger it poses and damage it is doing to the surrounding environment just cannot be allowed to go on unchecked forever. I know of many people who feel this way and I'd really like to see some sort of plan in place before it's too late. on Twitter Share What is happening with the Barber Mill? I think there are a large number of Georgetown residents dismayed and disappointed in the lack of action taken towards preserving this very important historical site. The constant danger it poses and damage it is doing to the surrounding environment just cannot be allowed to go on unchecked forever. I know of many people who feel this way and I'd really like to see some sort of plan in place before it's too late. on Linkedin Email What is happening with the Barber Mill? I think there are a large number of Georgetown residents dismayed and disappointed in the lack of action taken towards preserving this very important historical site. The constant danger it poses and damage it is doing to the surrounding environment just cannot be allowed to go on unchecked forever. I know of many people who feel this way and I'd really like to see some sort of plan in place before it's too late. link

    What is happening with the Barber Mill? I think there are a large number of Georgetown residents dismayed and disappointed in the lack of action taken towards preserving this very important historical site. The constant danger it poses and damage it is doing to the surrounding environment just cannot be allowed to go on unchecked forever. I know of many people who feel this way and I'd really like to see some sort of plan in place before it's too late.

    superdifficult asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your inquiry.  Town staff are working towards a solution for the heritage property, however this is currently an active enforcement matter and no further information can be provided at this time. The Barber Mill is an important cultural heritage resource to the Town and the concern for the long-term conservation of the property is shared.