Type Region & Settlement
Usage Spanish (Latin American), Scottish, English
Meaning & History
Caledon originates from the Latin "Caledonia," the name used by the Romans for what is now Scotland. The term was likely derived from the Caledonii, an ancient Pictish or Celtic tribe in the region.Caledon, Ontario, was named in reference to Scotland, reflecting the British and Scottish heritage of many early settlers in the area.
The town was formed through the amalgamation of several rural communities and remains known for its natural landscapes, conservation areas, and farmland.Caledon, Ontario, is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel, north of Mississauga and Brampton.
The town was formed through the amalgamation of several rural communities and remains known for its natural landscapes, conservation areas, and farmland.Caledon, Ontario, is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel, north of Mississauga and Brampton.