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Leathertown

The town is nicknamed Leathertown because of the extensive tanning industry that was located in the area during the 19th and 20th Centuries. During this time, Acton was the main community of the Halton Hills region, even much larger than nearby Georgetown, Ontario. The area was attractive to the leather industry because of the large numbers of trees in the area. The nickname is still reflected today by the Olde Hide House, a large leather goods store in an old warehouse, and Beardmore Leather downtown. The town also features Fairy Lake, a manmade lake accessible from many locations within the town, but most often from Prospect Park.