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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.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Heritage Halton Hills Property Spotlight Survey #2

    The Town provides a description and an image of each of the three designated heritage properties. The input from this short survey will determine which property will be highlighted next time for the "Heritage Halton Hills Property Spotlight" on LTHH. 


    Lilac Lawns, Norval:

    A two-storey Classical Revival residential building constructed in 1856. The property contributes significantly to the historical character of the streetscape, including the lilac trees along the front of the existing house.


    Rolling Hills Farm, Esquesing: 

    A two-story Gothic Revival house constructed by stone mason Frederick Near in 1883, as well as a large barn constructed circa 1890 which reflects the bank barn construction common to this area.

    Moorecroft/Beatty House, Acton: 

    A Queen-Anne residential building built for local editor H.P Moore and designed by Toronto architect J.A. Ellis. The house is also associated with W. Beatty, manager of the Acton Tanning Company in 1926.



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