The Town's Tourism Website visithaltonhills.ca promotes Halton Hills' visitor experiences including events, outdoor recreation, artist galleries and shops, farm experiences, dining and shopping. The website features an events calendar, business directory, featured pages and blogs on unique Halton Hills attractions.
Cycle Tourism
Cycle tourism is growing every year in Ontario, and Halton Region is one of the most popular destinations for road cyclists. According to the Ontario Cycle Tourism & Cycling Activity Report 2023 launched by Transportations Options, cyclists spent between $78 and $150 per day in visiting communities. See the Ontario Cycle Tourism & Cycling Activity Report (2023).
The Town has partnered with Ontario By Bike to promote cycle friendly businesses. Add your business to the Bicycle Friendly List on Ontario By Bike to make sure cyclists know you are open for their business.
Agriculture Tourism
Agri-tourism is a growing tourism sector and Halton Hills hosts some of the most popular visitor farms in the province. Contact tourism@haltonhills.ca to have your farm added to the Farm Experiences Promotion on the Visithaltonhills.ca website.
The Agricultural Building & Renovation Grant program supports on-farm diversification projects. See the Halton Hills CIP Page to inquire about your eligibility.
Halton Region administers an Agricultural Community Development Fund open to agricultural organizations that have projects with a need for assistance. Learn more about the Agricultural Community Development Fund.
Small Business
Our downtowns are some of the busiest and sought after destinations for visitors. Facade Improvement Grants and Building and Property Renovation Grants are available through the Town's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program for eligible businesses in the downtown commercial areas. Learn more about the CIP program.
As a Halton Hills tourism business, you could be eligible for marketing promotion through social media, website, and event calendars through partnership with Culinary Tourism Alliance. Contact tourism@haltonhills.ca to take advantage of this opportunity.
Public Events
The Town's Tourism Program collects visitor data at our largest annual events including Georgetown Highland Games, Acton Leathertown Festival and the Head for the Hills Craft Beer Festival.
If you are looking for information about hosting a public event, visit the Town's Public Events Page. Contact the Economic Development & Tourism Officer if you are interested in collecting visitor data at your event.
Tourism Organizations
Locally, The Town of Halton Hills can support the growth and promotion of your tourism business. There are additional regional and provincial tourism organizations with grants, learning opportunities, and promotional opportunities to grow the larger tourism sector in Ontario.
