Attractions

East Gwillimbury offers visitors a wide variety of things to do.  It boasts a combination of historical buildings and sites, plus recreational areas, marinas and natural forests.  Throughout the year, there are many events that include fairs, parades, artist studio tours and equestrian shows.

Be sure to visit the Sharon Temple, a National Historic Site, for an interpretative tour. Another must-see historical destination is the community of Holland Landing, providing a glimpse of yesterday with its abandoned canal lock. Continuing north are a number of excellent marinas nestled along the shores of the Holland River, winding its way to Lake Simcoe.

Superb golf courses also abound in the town's rolling hills. Or if horses are your pleasure, East Gwillimbury is home to world-class equestrian facilities, including the famed York Equestrian Centre located on Davis Drive, just west of highway 404.  For those who are more comfortable on their own feet, East Gwillimbury offers excellent walking trails, including those located in two tracts of the York Regional Forest. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has a number of conservation areas open to the public.