Milford, Ontario

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Milford is a town in the single-tier municipality of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 43°56.5′N77°5.25′W / 43.9417°N 77.08750°W / 43.9417; -77.08750 . Located on the Black River, Milford was founded in 1808 and was a busy timber milling center until approximately 1900 and was the capital of Marysburgh Township before township restructuring and ultimately amalgamation into Prince Edward County. [1]

Mill Pond is an artificial lake created to harness water power during the milling period. Mill pond is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and suitable for non-motorized watersports.

Today Milford's economy is largely based on tourism. Milford boasts a large theater, one restaurant, 2 shops, 5 bed and breakfasts, a post office and a library. Milford hosts an annual fair in September and an annual winter carnival in January.

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References

  1. "History - Milford, Ontario".