1. The Village of Norval
Lucy Maud Montgomery Garden and Plaque, Mary St. Many heritage plants that have been passed from garden to garden in the village, now grow proudly in this special garden, established in 1992 in memory of L.M. Montgomery.
Other points of interest:
- Norval Presbyterian Church, 499 Guelph St. (Hwy 7).
- Norval Anglican Church, Adamson St. (Winston Churchill Blvd. S.).
- Lilac Lawns, 475 Guelph St. (Hwy 7).
2. Glen Williams
Beaumont Mill, 586 Main St. This interesting rambling building was built in 1878 by Sam Beaumont, to replace the original Knitting Mill that was destroyed by fire. Wool, imported from New Zealand, was spun and carded here to be made into hosiery, underwear and blankets. The mill was sold in 1957 and has been used by various businesses over the last 40 years.
Other points of interest:
- Village Store, 523 Main St.
- St. Joseph's Church, Main St.
- Union Presbyterian Church.
- The Williams Mill
3. Ballinafad
The Ballinafad General Store. The original store was established on this site c. 1842 and sold groceries and supplies for village and farm folk. The two storey frame building was destroyed by fire in 1905 and the present stone building was built to replace it. The Post Office was in the back, the storekeeper and his family lived on the upper floor and the barn in the back stabled the horses for the stage run to Georgetown.
Other points of interest:
- Scotsdale Farm
- The Hamlet of Churchill
4. Acton
Acton Town Hall, 19 Willow St., N. This grand old building was built in 1882 for the municipal council and the town constabulary at a tendered cost of $4574. The main floor accommodated the village constable who had a lock up cell for unruly, which is still in place today. In 1974 the building was slated for demolition but a citizen's group formed to save the historic building and in 1983 Heritage Acton purchased the building from the Town for $1!. The Town Hall was designated a Heritage Building in August 1996.
Other points of interest:
Shoemaker Funeral Home, 55 Mill St., E.
Moorecroft, 98 Church St., E.
5. Limehouse
Fountain Green was the original name of this picturesque little village. After the railroad was built in 1856, it became the site of a saw mill, blanket factory and paint factory. A trail leading to the old lime kilns starts from the parking lot behind the Community Hall (formerly the Methodist and United Church).
Other points of interest:
6. Stewarttown
This village, settled around 1818, was the "capital" of the former Township of Esquesing. It was a very active industrial site in the 1850's and the home of the Esquesing Agricultural Society's Fair.
7. Georgetown
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Cedarvale Park, corner of Main and Maple. From 1923 to 1928 Armenian orphans known as the "Georgetown Boys" lived and worked on this farm. The name Cedarvale was given to it in 1928 when it became "The Ontario Home for Girls" under the United church. It became a public park in 1967.
Other points of interest:
- Baptist Church, 14 Main St., S.
- Goodlets, 86 Main. St., S.
- Berwick Hall, 139 Main St., S.