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Downtown Milton

Downtown Milton remains a central gathering place for the community, offering a unique mix of heritage buildings, independent businesses, and civic institutions. The area contributes to Milton’s economic landscape by supporting small businesses, professional services, and essential amenities in a walkable, lively setting.

Historic charm, local flavour, and a vision for tomorrow

Home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and community events, downtown offers a local experience that blends historic charm with everyday convenience. Future plans for the civic precinct will enhance the area’s role as a hub for public life and small business growth.

Learn more about local businesses and activities through the Downtown Milton BIA website.

Downtown Civic Precinct:

A vision for placemaking

The Civic Precinct is an exciting project in the historic downtown area that will create a pedestrian-focused town square with flexible and social space bordered by cafés, restaurants, and shops. 

This vibrant public space takes advantage of proximity to a thriving commercial core, beautiful parks, town hall and other heritage properties, to become an attractive destination for visitors and the community to gather and spend time for work and play. 

Work on Phase 1 to begin in 2026.

In addition to potential development and revitalization opportunities for the private sector there may be up to three land parcels made available for development either by the municipality, through a range of public/private partnerships or outright sale to the private sector.

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