Welcome to East Gwillimbury

About East Gwillimbury

Located just 30 minutes north of Toronto in the Region of York, the Town of East Gwillimbury offers 238 square kilometres of picturesque landscape and charming heritage buildings. It is a balanced community with the assets of both an urban and rural area retaining its rural charm as an agricultural community just minutes from the big city. Made up of growing urban areas including Sharon, Queensville, Holland Landing and Mount Albert, East Gwillimbury boasts a variety of living environments including fully serviced urban areas, rural hamlets, estate subdivisions, forests, countryside residences, recreational areas and rural agricultural land which all add to the overall character of the Town.

With beautiful golf courses, vibrant farmers’ market and a free summer concert series, there is always something to do in East Gwillimbury. Farm to fork experience, ample picnicking opportunities, rich cultural offerings, stunning natural vistas, golf courses, equestrian academies, fishing and water sports, and epic mountain biking trail, there’s no surprise why residents rave about their unique community. East Gwillimbury offers small town charm, big-city amenities, convenient distance from urban centres of Newmarket and Toronto, easy highway access and breathtaking beauty.

About

Size: 245.04 km²
Population: 23,991 in 2016
Region: York Region

Utilities

Gas: Enbridge
Hydro: Hydro One
Water: Town of East Gwillimbury
Communications: Rogers, Bell, Xplornet, Shaw Direct

Education

York Region District School Board (YRDSB)
- 7 Public Elementary Schools
- 4 Public High Schools
York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)
- 2 Catholic Elementary Schools
- 1 Catholic High School in Newmarket

Transportation

Highway 404, Highway 400 via Highway 9, York Region Transit (YRT), YRT Rapid Transit Plan, VIVA York, GO Transit (Bus), Uber, Taxis

Housing

Freehold Single-Detached Home - 60.4%
Freehold Semi-Detached/Townhome - 25.1%
Condominium Apartment/Housing - 9.7%

Amenities

Rail Yard Wake & Aqua Park, Brown Hill Tract Mountain Bike Trails, Nokiidaa Trail Network, Farmer’s Market, Farm to Fork Tour, Music in the Park, Picnicking, Sharon Temple Historic Site and Museum, Holburne Mushroom Farm, Rose Family Farm, CHEFIES Eatery, Equestrian, Golf, Holland River Marina and so much more!

“Our town, our future”

— Town of East Gwillimbury