Caledon (Ontario)

Caledon is a developing urban area although it remains primarily rural. It consists of an amalgamation of a number of urban areas, villages, and hamlets; its major urban centre is Bolton on its eastern side adjacent to York Region.

History

By 1869, Belfountain was a village with a population of 100 in the Township of Caledon County Peel. It was established on the Credit River. There were stagecoaches to Erin and Georgetown.
Caledon was likely named by settlers who came from the area around Caledon, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.

• GO Transit bus # 37 from Brampton Bus Terminal, 6 times a day, 50 min, $8.25 cash fare ($7.33 with a Presto card).
• By car, it is about 60 km from downtown Toronto.

The town has no local public transit system.
Taxi service is available in the Bolton area.

Caledon does not have any municipally-owned heritage attractions; its stories are told and its records are stored by the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in downtown Brampton.

• Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

• Cheltenham BadlandsAmazing red rolling landscape.

• Belfountain Conservation Area

  address: 10 Credit St
  An excellent nature area that was converted from an old property that was developed at the turn of the century. There are hiking trails that can get quite rugged for the unprepared, although most of the area has easy trails. The conservation area has a number of natural features, such as rapids, the river, and man-made features including the eponymous Bell Fountain and a cave carved into the rock.

• Chef Talk Bistro

  address: 334 Queen Street South
  Nice little place for lunch or dinner in Bolton, about 1 km south of the historical centre.

• Villa Caledon Inn

  phone: +1 905 584-0033
  address: 16626 Airport Road, Caledon East
  Cosy inn. Great patio dining area in green surroundings.

• The Belfountain Village Store and Higher Ground CoffeeA nice atmosphere of wooden-building tourist charm. They have standard coffee shop offerings, including lattes, Italian sodas, and baked goods.

• Belfountain Inn

  phone: +1 519 927-9219
  address: 791 Forks of the Credit Rd
  Cozy fine dining in gorgeous surroundings. Great atmosphere.

• Cool Scoops Original Ice Cream Parlour

  address: 815 Forks of the Credit Rd

• Spirit Tree

  phone: +1 905-838-2530
  address: 1137 Boston Mills Road
  Bakery and cidery with good bistro menu. $15 for a one-hour tour and guided cider tasting Sa Su 2PM.

• Bistro Riviere

  phone: +1 519 833-1121
  address: 82 Main Street, Erin
  Big patio, live music on summer weekends.

• The Toby Jug

  address: Allan Drive
  In Bolton. Best place for miles to get a good pint!

• Hampton Inn & Suites Bolton

  phone: +1 905-857-9990
  address: 12700 Hwy 50, Bolton
  The only large (and chain) hotel in Caledon. Indoor pool, fitness center, free Wi-fi and free hot breakfast.

• Millcroft Inn & Spa

  phone: +1 519-941-8111
  address: 55 John St, Alton
  Boutique hotel in a renovated textile mill with extensive grounds that include the old millpond and Shaws Creek Falls. Rooms are furnished with antique decor and include a sitting area and flat screen TV. There is also a spa (with outdoor hot springs pool), restaurant, fitness centre, bike rentals and other activities on the grounds including bocce ball, walking trails and volleyball.