History of Rural East Gwillimbury

The indigenous people of this region were the settlers. They farmed the land. Set up trade paths, along the East Holland river.

In 1850 the Township of East Gwillimbury now known as the Town was founded. It was named by John Graves Simcoe, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada as a tribute, to his wife Elizabeth Gwillim and her family.

Lifestyle

The rural area of East Gwillimbury covers an expanse of land mainly consisting of the Provincial Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine. This fertile land, with its rolling hills is home to activities, conservation areas, commercial and industrial zones, mining resources and small clusters of estate homes. Most of these lands are located between Highway 404 and Highway 48 stretching from Davis Drive at the border with the Town of Newmarket to Ravenshoe Road at the edge near the Town of Georgina. Known as the rain barrels of Ontario the Oak Ridges Moraine features streams and rivers that flow northward towards Lake Simcoe. The Holland River is the tributary in this region meandering through the part of East Gwillimbury. Within this township residential communities, like Holland Landing, Queensville, Sharon and Mt. Albert stand out as significant residential areas amidst a predominantly rural landscape.

Rural East Gwillimbury Parks & Facilities

Having a time is quite simple, with the abundance of parks and recreational facilities available here. The parks in Rural East Gwillimbury offer playgrounds for children, sports areas and even spaces for our friends. In this area there are 8 parks to explore each offering a total of 22 facilities. On average each park boasts, around 2 options.

• Number of Parks: 8
• Number of Recreation Facilities: 22

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

• Playgrounds – 5
• Dog Park – 1
• Basketball Court – 1
• Ball Diamonds – 4
• Sports Fields – 5
• Community Centres – 2
• Splash Pad – 1
• Golf Courses – 2
• Trail – 1

Rural East Gwillimbury Transit

Schomberg has no public transit stops. The residents, in this area mostly rely on their vehicles for commuting with many traveling to neighbouring cities.

Commute Destination for Residents

• Commute within the city – 12%
• Commute to another city – 86%

Commute Types

• Vehicle – 92%
• Transit – 5%
• Walk/bike – 1%

Commute Times of Residents

• 15 to 29 minutes – 28%
• 30 to 44 minutes – 21%
• 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
• 60 minutes and over – 20%
• Less than 15 minutes – 14%

Rural East Gwillimbury Elementary, Secondary High Schools

This area boasts secondary schools, as well, as specialized programs for elementary and secondary levels. With a total of 12 schools and 7 Catholic schools in the vicinity students have access to a variety of options. The special programs available at these schools cover areas such, as Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.

• Public Schools: 12
• Catholic Schools: 7

Public

• Holland Landing PS
• Queensville PS
• Robert Munsch PS
• Park Avenue PS
• Huron Heights SS
• Ballantrae PS
• Dr John M Denison SS
• ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
• Poplar Bank PS
• Sharon PS
• Mazo De La Roche PS
• Mount Albert PS

Catholic

• Prince of Peace Catholic ES
• Sacred Heart Catholic HS
• Good Shepherd Catholic ES
• ÉSC Renaissance
• Canadian Martyrs Catholic ES
• ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
• Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic ES

Rural East Gwillimbury Homes

In the part of the Township, near Sharon you can find scattered clusters of townhomes and detached houses. Additionally the rural hamlets of Holt, Brown Hill, Franklin and Ravenshoe boast heritage properties that are officially registered.