Vintage Acton

06/19/2026

Be sure to sign up for the Community Walk and Talk on July 18th! See all details in attached post.

06/19/2026

Read the latest 'Then & Now' article, by Scott Brooks, looking at a Limehouse property's colourful past, from the Jones Gang to Waterfalls Playground!

Read the article, and more, here: https://www.vintageacton.com/articles

Pictured, is a photo of the Waterfalls Playground -- C. 1970s

Photo Credit: The Georgetown Vault

06/19/2026

Vintage Acton's Scott Brooks just wrapped up a series of new videos, this morning, highlighting our local history with the . Be sure to keep an eye out for these new videos to be released in the coming months on the Halton Hills Public Library YouTube channel!

06/19/2026

A list of Acton businesses from page 18 of 'The Province of Ontario Gazetter & Directory' -- 1869

At the time of this directory's publishing in 1869, the population of Acton was listed at 700. The directory notes that Acton, at that time, had 2 flour mills, 4 saw mills, 2 shingle factories, 1 planing mill, 1 tannery, 1 foundry, 1 cloth factory, 4 churches, 1 common school and 3 hotels. James Matthews was Postmaster.

Photo Credit: Robertson and Cook, Publisher, Toronto / Dills Collection

06/17/2026

A list of Acton businesses from page 34 of 'The Canada Directory' -- 1857/58

At the time of this directory's publishing in 1857, the population of Acton, C.W. (Canada West, prior to the Province of Ontario) was listed at 500. The directory description for Acton said, "A large quantity of wheat is purchased here, and there is considerable manufacture of flour, lumber and leather."

Some of those listed in this directory include the Acton Amateur Theatrical Club, tanner James Atcheson & Co. , saddle makers Storey & Taylor and miller John Nicklin.

Photo Credit: John Lovell, Publisher, St. Nicholas Street, Montreal / Dills Collection

06/16/2026

A special thank you to the Hillsview Seniors Centre in Acton for having me out this morning to present to the Ladies Breakfast on the Vanished Communities of Halton Hills. Always a pleasure to speak at this great venue!

And if you missed this presentation and would like to learn more about our local history, not to worry as I will be hosting a presentation this Sunday, June 21st, 7 PM, at the Rotary Bandshell in Prospect Park, looking at an expanded glimpse into the vanished communities of Halton Hills. (Rain Date is June 28th) All details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17W6cz5VwG/

Once again, thank you for your continued interest in our local history! ~Scott Brooks, Vintage Acton

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06/15/2026

A list of Acton businesses from page 17 of 'The Canada Directory' -- 1851

At the time of this directory's publishing in 1851, the village of Acton, C.W. (Canada West, prior to the Province of Ontario) had Robert Swan as Postmaster and General Merchant, with a total of 8 businesses listed.

Photo Credit: John Lovell, Publisher, St. Nicholas Street, Montreal / Dills Collection

06/12/2026

"Here is a photo of my great-grandfather, Joseph Brooks (1871-1944), standing behind the barn on his son Albert's (my grandfather) farm located on the corner of 5th Line and 32 sideroad." Photo -- 1942

Photo Credit: Brooks Family Collection / Scott Brooks

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"Here is a photo of my great-grandfather, Joseph Brooks (1871-1944), standing behind the barn on his son Albert's (my grandfather) farm located on the corner of 5th Line and 32 sideroad." Photo -- 1942

Photo Credit: Brooks Family Collection / Scott Brooks

06/10/2026

Peggy Graham (nee Holmes) says...

"This was taken on Mill St. My aunt Daisy Kingshott and her son Fred. My grandma Florence Holmes, her son Bob. Bob and Fred were born 1927. Bob was Fred's uncle. Daisy was his sister. My grandma had her last child in 1927. Her daughter Daisy had her first and only one same year. Fred used to call Bob Uncle when they were both in grade 1. He used to get mad. My grandma told me this."

Have a photo you'd like to share of Acton's past? Send it along to Vintage Acton for all to see!

06/08/2026

On Saturday, July 18th from 1-3 PM, discover Acton’s rich history and learn about the environmental work underway to make Fairy Lake cleaner, greener and more resilient through the Community Walk & Talk.

The Acton SNAP is a community-driven roadmap to make Acton healthier, greener, and ready for the future. It brings together residents, local businesses, institutions, and partners to protect nature, improve water quality, and build a climate‑resilient neighbourhood where people and nature thrive.

Hosted in collaboration with Scott Brooks of Vintage Acton, and CVC Expert Staff.

To learn more and to sign up for the Community Walk & Talk, visit: https://cvc.ca/event/acton-snap-community-walk-n-talk/