Halton Region is one of Canada most dynamic areas. It is strategically located in Ontario's economic heartland, within the Greater Toronto Area. Halton covers over 232,000 acres of land (967 square kilometres), including a 25-km frontage onto Lake Ontario. The local communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville comprise Halton Region.
A well-developed transportation network serves the residents and businesses of Halton, linking them to a major North American trade corridor by road, rail, air and marine. Halton's economic diversity represents a cross section of key business and industry sectors. The top three industry sectors, manufacturing, trade and service industries account for 74% of Halton's labour force. Halton Region is home to an active and vibrant farming industry that includes a wide range of farming types, including livestock operations, cash crops, fruit and vegetable growers, horse farms, nurseries and others.
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