Alliston

Alliston is a manufacturing town in New Tecumseth, Ontario, organized along Highway 89, which serves as Victoria Street through the central area. The Honda production facilities are major structures that shape the town's appearance and economy.

The settlement started when the Fletcher brothers, William, John, and Dickson, built a mill on the Boyne River and launched a village community in 1874. This early industrial foundation eventually transformed into the modern manufacturing center it is today.

The Potato Festival each year honors the farming roots of the area and demonstrates how important potato growing has been to local families. The celebration brings together people who value the region's agricultural past.

The town center sits along a main highway, making it straightforward to navigate by car or on foot. Visitors should know the area has an industrial character with active manufacturing operations that shape the everyday landscape.

Sir Frederick Banting, the co-developer of insulin, attended the local high school that now carries his name as Banting Memorial High School. This connection to a Nobel Prize winner often goes unnoticed by visitors.

Location: New Tecumseth

GPS coordinates: 44.14990,-79.86320

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:38