Alliston is a vibrant settlement within Simcoe County, Ontario, known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly as a major potato-growing area celebrated through the annual Alliston Potato Festival. It's part of the Town of New Tecumseth since 1991, encompassing nearby villages and townships. The downtown core along Highway 89, Victoria Street, forms the commercial hub. Alliston's growth, driven by industries like the Honda of Canada Manufacturing plants, has made it one of Canada's rapidly expanding communities. Notable for Stevenson Memorial Hospital and Banting Memorial High School, it honors Sir Frederick Banting, the co-inventor of insulin.