Caledon is a vibrant and safe community that benefits from a strategic location in the Greater Toronto Area. Access to transportation systems, labour force and an unparalleled quality of life makes Caledon the choice to locate or expand your business.
Land Acknowledgment
The land which forms the Town of Caledon is part of the Ajetance Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit. We acknowledge all of the indigenous people who have walked this land in the past and who walk it today. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live and work on this land, and by doing so, we give respect to our first nations.
Quality of life
Caledon's combination of location and lifestyle makes it an ideal place to live and do business. Rural landscapes, amenities, significant infrastructure, and proximity to Toronto combine to create a desirable quality of life.
Education |
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Caledon offers an impressive choice of public, separate and independent schools. The two school boards are: There are four secondary schools and many elementary schools. There are also several well-respected, privately-funded schools, including the exclusive independent school for dedicated student-athletes, The Hill Academy. Caledon's location in the GTA offers proximity to a wide range of continuing education opportunities, colleges and universities such as:
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Healthcare |
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Healthcare services in Caledon are first-rate with nearby state-of-the-art and world-renowned facilities located in the GTA. |
Sports and recreation |
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Caledon residents and visitors enjoy an abundance of Town-run parks, facilities and recreation programming that are second to none. Information on these can be found on the Town of Caledon website here. Caledon is also home to 8 conservation areas, 1 provincial park, 1 natural heritage landmark, connected trail systems, cycling routes and premier public and private golf facilities. |
Arts, culture and heritage |
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In the Town of Caledon, we celebrate our cultural heritage landscapes, heritage conservation districts and heritage properties through a variety of conservation efforts. Caledon is also home to a thriving year-roundarts and culturescene. Whether it’svisiting local studios and galleriesto purchase a memorable piece of art, registering for a hands-on workshop with an artist or taking in an evening of local theatre, there’s something for everyone. Check out Caledon's tourism website for a list of arts centers, galleries, theatres, eventsand unique trip ideas. Are you a local artist? The Town of Caledon offers a number of opportunities for artists through ourPublic Art and Ontario Culture Days programs. |
Housing |
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Caledon prides itself on being a “community of communities”; each village and hamlet within Caledon has its own distinctive charm. Our growing real estate market offers home buyers a wide range of options: from country estates and heritage properties, to comfortable single, semi-detached and town homes in new and existing subdivisions. Learn more about Caledon’s Housing Action Plan, Secondary Plans and more here. |
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A welcoming place for pets and for their owners, the Town of Caledon is thrilled to be named one of MARS Canada's 'Better Cities for Pets'. Explore Caledon with your pet. Check out the list of businesses that look forward to welcoming you and your pet on our Pet-Friendly Caledon page. |
Want a glimpse at the Caledon countryside? Check out our video highlighting our rural area.
Local news
Caledon is home to two local news publications. Check out what's happening in the local news:
Caledon Enterprise | Caledon Citizen
Greenbelt Plan
Caledon is almost 700 km2, over 75% of our land mass is protected by the Greenbelt providing a wide range of opportunity for rural businesses, enjoying nature, recreation, housing variety and enjoying an excellent quality of life.
Ontario's Greenbelt is an area of green space, farmland, vibrant communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. It contains over two million acres of land and is the largest and most strongly protected greenbelt in the world.
The Greenbelt currently includes the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan areas and over 1.2 million acres of land known as Protected Countryside and Urban River Valley.
Resilient Caledon Community Climate Change Action Plan
The Resilient Caledon Plan is the Town's most ambitious community climate change action plan. The Plan contains over 60 actions to prepare for the local impacts of climate change (i.e. flooding and extreme heat) and achieve the following greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets:
- 2030: Reduce GHG emissions 36% below 2016 levels
- 2050: Reach net zero GHG emissions