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Fire Prevention Open House

East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service will be hosting our annual outdoor Fire Prevention Open House with life-saving education, children's activities, food and more!

• Free BBQ
• Truck tours
• Fire and life safety education
• Community Partners
• Live Demos

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Queensville Fire Station 2-8 (1590 Queensville Sideroad)

FES will be providing various interactive activities throughout the day, see below for the event start times;

Aerial Demo - 10 a.m. 

Burn Ban Lifted

East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service (EGFES) have lifted the burn ban as of noon on August 21, 2025, and reinstated all previously approved burn permits.

A burn permit is required for all open air burning in East Gwillimbury. Residents can apply for burn permits, as required, through the online portal at eastgwillimbury.ca/BurnPermit.

Despite the burn ban being lifted, EGFES is reminding residents to be cautious and fire safe. When near an open-air burn:

• Always supervise outdoor fires and...

Federal government and EG partner to help residents walk a new path through Yonge St. revitalization

East Gwillimbury will expand its active transportation network thanks to a joint investment of $7.6 million with the federal government and York Region.

The project will build 1.5 kilometres of new multi-use path along Yonge Street in the downtown core. Work will include installing wayfinding signage and beautifying the streetscape with plantings, benches and seating walls. By establishing an accessible link between the Nokiidaa Trail and the Doane Road Pedestrian Bridge, this project will provide...

Community Open House

Join us on Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. for our Community Open House and learn more about what's happening in EG! Come browse the open house project booths, Town vehicle display and the Farmers Market grand opening! You can also take advantage of our Customer Service desk being open until 7 p.m. 

Ask questions, engage in conversation, and learn more about the following topics:

• Health and Active Living Plaza
• E-billing
• EG's Green Fleet
• Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras
• Park and Trail...

Youth Week Programs

Each May from May 1 to 7 EG celebrates National Youth Week. This year, we are offering a variety of youth programs, for FREE! Drop-in for sports, art, fitness, and social programs this May!