Ontario Highway 10 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 137.3 km (85.3 mi) | |||
| History | Established September 1848 Designated February 26, 1920 |
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| South end | Northern terminus of  Highway 410 – Caledon |
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 Highway 9 – Orangeville Highway 89 – Shelburne |
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| North end |   Highway 21 / Highway 26 – Owen Sound |
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| Major cities: | Owen Sound, Brampton | |||
| Towns: | Markdale, Shelburne, Orangeville, Caledon | |||
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Ontario Highway 10, also known as King's Highway 10, is an important road in Ontario, Canada. It is a provincial highway, which means the government of Ontario manages it. This highway helps people travel between different towns and cities. It is about 137.3 kilometers (85 miles) long.
What is Highway 10?
Highway 10 is a main road that connects the Greater Toronto Area with communities further north. It is a key route for people traveling for work, school, or fun. The highway helps link many smaller towns to larger cities like Brampton and Owen Sound.
Where Does Highway 10 Go?
Highway 10 starts in the south near Caledon. This is where it connects with the northern end of Highway 410. From there, it travels northwest.
The highway goes through the town of Orangeville. Here, it meets the western end of Highway 9. Highway 10 then continues north to Shelburne. For a short distance in Shelburne, it shares the road with Highway 89. This is called a concurrency.
The northern end of Highway 10 is in the city of Owen Sound. It ends where it meets three other highways: Highway 6, Highway 21, and Highway 26.
A Bit of History
The path that Highway 10 follows has been used for a very long time. It was first established as a road in September 1848. This means people were using it to travel and transport goods even way back then.
Later, on February 26, 1920, this road was officially named a "King's Highway." This made it a part of Ontario's main highway system. Being a King's Highway meant it was a major route for the province.
Images for kids
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Highway 410 ends as Highway 10 begins
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The northern terminus of Highway 10 in Owen Sound
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Highway 10 through Caledon
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Colloquial reference to Highway 10 in the name of a restaurant in Mississauga
