Milford is a town in the single-tier municipality of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 43°56.5′N 77°5.25′W / 43.9417°N 77.08750°W. Located on the Black River, Milford was founded in 1808 and was a busy timber milling center until approximately 1900 and was the capital of Marysburgh Township before township restructuring and ultimately amalgamation into Prince Edward County.[1]
Mill Pond is an artificial lake created to harness water power during the milling period. Mill pond is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and suitable for non-motorized watersports.
Today Milford's economy is largely based on tourism. Milford boasts a large theater, one restaurant, 2 shops, 5 bed and breakfasts, a post office and a library. Milford hosts an annual fair in September and an annual winter carnival in January.