Pefferlaw is a quaint village, with a hundred homes nestled in the region of Georgina. The heart of the town is graced by both the railway and the gentle flow of the Pefferlaw River. Pefferlaw Road serves as the street, where you’ll find notable spots like the Pefferlaw Dam Conservation Area, Georgina Public Library. Pefferlaw Branch and the charming Belvedere Cookhouse and Saloon. The community of Pefferlaw hosts events throughout the year that draw in locals from all corners of Georgina such as a folk festival, maple syrup celebration and fishing event. Surrounded by farmland and embraced by the serene York Regional Forest Pefferlaw Tract this little gem is blessed with beauty. The Pefferlaw River winds its way northward until it meets Lake Simcoe providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to revel in nature’s bounty right at their doorstep.
History Of Pefferlaw, Georgina
Captain William Johnston, a retired officer hailing from Scotland received a 1,000 acre land grant in 1819. Being a sailor he likely felt at ease with Lake Simcoe nearby. Alongside his brother Robert the hardworking Johnston siblings constructed a sawmill, gristmill and wooden mill, along the river flowing through their land. In 1832 Johnston established a store and post office. The community was named Pefferlaw by Robert Johnston inspired by its mention in The Select Writings of Robert Chambers; Popular Rhymes of Scotland from around 1825. This reference points to a farm in Chirnside parish, Scotland—a connection that aligns with the time when Robert Johnston settled in Canada as noted by Chambers’ work, on Pefferlaw.
Lifestyle
Pefferlaw Road features a hardware store, a pharmacy, a post office and an LCBO outlet.
Pefferlaw, Georgina Parks & Facilities
Pefferlaw boasts a variety of parks and picnic spots, along the river and Lake Simcoe shoreline. Residents have access to boating and fishing activities on Lake Simcoe.
The Pines of Georgina Golf Course situated off Hwy 48 near Pefferlaw, Ontario is a 18 hole golf course with tree lined fairways and small greens. Suitable for all ages this course offers a terrain for a stroll and a pleasant game of golf.
Located on 149 High Street in Sutton the Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery is a regarded art gallery that hosts diverse art exhibits and events. This creative hub also provides art classes and a summer camp for enthusiasts.
Parks in the area offer plenty of opportunities with playgrounds for children and sports facilities. Pefferlaw has four parks with a total of eleven amenities averaging two facilities per park.
- Number of Parks: 4
- Number of Recreation Facilities: 11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds – 2
- Tennis Courts – 2
- Basketball Court – 1
- Ball Diamond – 1
- Sports Fields – 2
- Community Centre – 1
- Golf Course – 1
- Fishing Location – 1
Pefferlaw, Georgina Transit
This neighbourhood doesn’t have any public transit stops. In Pefferlaw most people rely on their vehicles to commute, with many traveling to cities for work.
Resident Commuting Destinations
- Commute within the city – 29%
- Commute to another city – 71%
Types of Commutes
- Vehicle – 92%
- Transit – 2%
- Walk/bike – 3%
Residents Commuting Schedules
- 115 to 29 minutes – 18%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 21%
- 60 minutes and over – 33%
- Less than 15 minutes – 11%
Pefferlaw, Georgina Elementary, Secondary High Schools
Pefferlaw boasts schools, specialized elementary programs and unique secondary high school programs. The town is served by a total of four schools and four Catholic schools. Specialized educational offerings in the area encompass French Immersion, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.
- Public Schools: 4
- Catholic Schools: 4
Public
- Morning Glory PS
- Sutton DHS
- Keswick PS
- ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
Catholic
- St Bernadette’s Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy
- ÉSC Renaissance
Pefferlaw, Georgina Homes
In Pefferlaw you’ll find a blend of houses and modern ranch style homes. The area mainly consists of houses with a population where, around 33% of families have relocated in the last five years and 8%, in the past year. The community is characterized by its residences and owner occupied properties.