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•Th e IF P• H al to n H ill s • Th ur sd ay , A ug us t 2 1, 2 01 4 2 HaltonHighlights August2014 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville L6M 3L1 Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Halton Region has something out of the ordinary for everyone to enjoy Safely enjoy the water at Halton's beaches The beaches around Halton Region are just one of the many outdoor attractions to enjoy. Before you head out, visit Halton.ca/beaches or dial 311 to get the latest beach water quality reports. To help keep residents and visitors safe, Halton's Health Department monitors the waters off Halton beaches to determine if the water quality is acceptable for swimming and other recreational water activities. Where do we test the water?* • Beachway Park, 1094 Lakeshore Road, Burlington • Brant Street Beach, Brant Street & Lakeshore Road, Burlington • Bronte Park Beach, Lakeshore Road/Bronte Road, Oakville • Coronation Park West, 1462 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville • Coronation Park East, 1462 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville • Prospect Park Old Beach, 30 Park Avenue, Acton • Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton *Beaches are selected for monitoring based on their use for swimming and other water sports. Halton is home to the City of Burlington and the Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, combining the feel of small town charm with the amenities, shopping and culinary delights of an urban centre. With a unique blend of urban and rural communities, Halton has something for everyone. Visitors are often amazed by Halton's impressive natural environment. With the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCOWorld's Biosphere Reserve, to the north and 25 kilometres of frontage on beautiful Lake Ontario, we're home to striking landscapes and breathtaking views that attract people from across the province. This summer, why not play tourist without having to leave home? Halton's new tourism map is a perfect guide for residents and visitors alike. Halton has something out of the ordinary for everyone to enjoy. For example, you can experience arts and culture, leisure activities like golf, cycling, sport fishing or rock climbing, indulge in one of a kind shopping and dining, enjoy the waterfront and escarpment or engage in farm fresh food and fun during a day in the country. Visit Halton.ca/tourism to learn more or dial 311 to request a copy of the tourismmap. Simply Local--discover Halton's farmers' markets and local produce One of the reasons Halton is such a great place to live is the benefit of being able to access fresh, local produce and products right from the farm. Check out Halton.ca/simplylocal to discover which farms are growing your favourite produce, where you can pick your own and what is in season. You can also use the interactive map which makes it easier for you to plan out your tour of Halton farms by providing detailed locations and driving directions. Save the date: Harvest Halton Take part in the Farm to Chef experience at this year's Harvest Halton event on Sunday, October 5. Harvest Halton pairs local farmers with well-known Halton chefs to create gourmet local cuisine to sample. Visit Halton.ca/harvest for more details about this exciting event. Looking for something to do? Why not visit the Halton Region Museum to explore the new, interactive exhibit: Flights of Folly: learning from the Passenger Pigeon. Learn more by visiting Halton.ca/museum.