Caledon celebrates culture, connection and community through new initiatives

September 24, 2026 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon is reiterating its commitment to community vitality and livability, while creating opportunities to share Indigenous culture, history, traditions and stories.

The initiatives include a new heritage sign at McFall Lookout Parkette in Bolton, two new Wind Phones in Caledon and the Town’s participation in an Indigenous-led KAIROS Blanket Exercise.

“The goal is to create places where people can feel connected and where histories and experiences are recognized,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “These initiatives are good examples of how we can continue to build a community where people can learn from one another and feel a sense of belonging.”

McFall Lookout Heritage Sign

The new McFall Lookout heritage sign brings together Indigenous, treaty and settler histories. It recognizes the Humber River watershed as a historic important trade route, hunting ground and territory for Indigenous communities, including the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Sharing this history helps tell a more complete story of the land and supports the Town’s commitment to truth and reconciliation.

The new sign is located near 125 King Street East in Bolton, looking out over the Humber River to Bolton Mill Park.

Wind Phones

The Town has also commissioned two Wind Phones, one at Bolton Mill Park and one in Terra Cotta. The phones are not connected to a working telephone line. They provide a quiet place where people can symbolically speak with loved ones who have passed away, share memories or simply sit and reflect. Caledon’s own MaryLou Hurley, a talented mosaic artist, brought the wind phones to life with her creativity and artistic touch.

Wind Phones are a growing initiative throughout Canada (134 phones), the United States (457 phones), and internationally (65 phones), and Caledon is proud to help it grow further.

The Bolton Mill Park Wind Phone will be officially unveiled on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:30 a.m. as part of Culture Days 2026. The second Wind Phone will be located in Terra Cotta.

KAIROS Blanket Exercise

On June 15, the Town took part in an Indigenous-led KAIROS Blanket Exercise with Santele’s Healing Circles and received a certificate of participation. The exercise provides an opportunity to learn about Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships, history and impacts of colonization, and the ongoing work of reconciliation.

“These projects reflect the many ways we can build stronger, more connected communities,” said Judith D’Souza Soares, Commissioner of Community Services. “Through Indigenous Placemaking, we can share and honour the history, culture and stories of the First Peoples of this land. The Wind Phones offer something different, but equally meaningful, giving people a quiet place to remember, reflect and find comfort.”

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About Caledon

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.