East Gwillimbury

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East Gwillimbury, ON

Area Guide

You’ll know you’re in East Gwillimbury when the sounds of birdsong mingle with the buzz of tractors and the distant whoosh of a passing GO Train. Tucked just north of Toronto, this town blends rural charm with suburban ease. It’s a place where neighbours greet each other at the Saturday farmers market, residents roam in wide-open parks, and established neighbourhoods sit peacefully beside new communities.

East Gwillimbury is spread out over a handful of quiet hamlets, Sharon, Holland Landing, and Mount Albert among them, each with its own character and community events. Walking trails crisscross through conservation areas, while daily life stays grounded in local routines: grabbing coffee at the corner spot, picking up garden supplies, or biking along the Nokiidaa Trail. Though surrounded by farmland, you’re only about an hour from downtown Toronto and just minutes from big-box stores in Newmarket. The town’s proximity to Highway 404 and regional transit makes commuting surprisingly simple.

Renters here can find a growing number of apartment communities among the numerous homes and townhomes. New developments are steadily reshaping the rental landscape without losing the area’s small-town appeal. East Gwillimbury is also home to the Sharon Temple National Historic Site, where community concerts and lantern-lit tours light up the summer. And every year, locals gather to celebrate Canada Day with a splash at the Mount Albert splash pad and fireworks show, a tradition that feels more like a backyard party than a town-wide event.

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Newmarket is not far from East Gwillimbury.

The Sharon Temple is a famous historical site in East Gwillimbury.

East Gwillimbury has plenty of outdoor spaces to explore.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.