About Orangeville
Orangeville is a busy town located in South-Central Ontario. It is one of municipalities still unofficially considered to be a part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Orangeville has a unique and historic downtown district and a large selection of urban amenities.
History
Orangeville was thought to be a native hunting ground. No permanent settlements have been found in the area, but minor burial sites have been discovered. Orangeville was founded in 1863, named after Orange Lawrence, a businessman who owned several mills in the area. It attained the township status on January 1, 1874.
Transportation
Orangeville has its own public transit system and is also connected by GO transit.
Tourism and Attractions
Orangeville has attractions for people of all ages. There are many bars and restaurants in Orangeville. In Orangeville Theater, plays are performed all year round. A popular all ages attraction in the heart of Orangeville is Kingpin Bowl, a family entertainment center which includes a bowling alley, kosmic bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, pool and an arcade.
Local Government
The town is managed by a Town Council which is represented by a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors.
Economy and Industry
Orangeville's biggest industry is manufacturing industry. The town is geographically located to close to major Canadian and US business centers to take advantage of competitive production costs and skilled labour.
Culture and Significant Events
The town has is truly a multicultural society. On Saturday, a farmer's market open up in downtown Orangeville outside the Town Hall.
News and Media
The town boasts of two local newspapers, the Orangeville Citizen and the Orangeville Banner.