Belfountain is a community located within the borders of the town of Caledon, in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada.
Belfountain | |
|---|---|
Community | |
 | |
  Belfountain Location of Belfountain within Canada  Belfountain Belfountain (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 43°47′39″N 80°0′51″W / 43.79417°N 80.01417°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| Regional municipality | Peel |
| Town | Caledon |
| First settled | 1825 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (60/sq mi) |
Geography
editBelfountain is situated on the left branch of the Credit River, and is geographically located occidental within the borders of Caledon, east of the town of Erin. It is also located approximately 50 kilometers north of the city of Brampton.[1] The Caledon Ski Club is located north of the main centre of Belfountain. The Niagara Escarpment runs through the upper part of the village, and remains the base for the Belfountain Conservation Area.[2]
History
editBelfountain was first settled in 1825.[3] Originally named McCurdy's, the small village grew significantly throughout the late 19th century.[4] In 1853, a postmaster – last name Bush, came up with the name "Belfountain" for the community, possibly relating to the Cox Property Pound.[5] Currently, there are plans to expand the townlet in the southern areas.[6] There have been many concerns within residents about water treatment as a result of the city's eventual expansion. [7][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Belfountain History". Welcome Residents of Belfountain.ca. 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Belfountain Conservation Area". Credit Valley Conservation. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Belfountain (Visit Caledon)". www.visitcaledon.ca. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Brayley, Tony (2016-08-30). "Belfountain, Ontario". Move To Caledon. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Belfountain NeighbourhoodGuide.com". Neighbourhood Guide. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Our Future Plan Aug. 2023 (Town of Caledon)" (PDF).
- ^ Ross, Nicola (2021-06-22). "Belfountain Under Siege". In The Hills. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Water concerns highlighted by Caledon community opposed to doubling of Belfountain's population". The Pointer. Retrieved 2024-02-04.