New Residents Phone List

Dear Resident
Welcome to the Town of East Gwillimbury!
Members of Council and I are pleased you have chosen our Town as your home. We believe that East Gwillimbury
offers the best of everything with a great rural atmosphere in which to raise a family, convenient geographic location, a
tranquil scenic landscape, and a thriving business community to meet your shopping needs.
East Gwillimbury consists of a number of communities including Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert, River
Drive Park and Sharon. Early settlement of the area dates back to the late seventeen hundreds. Many attractive
buildings have been preserved, enhancing the historic ambiance of East Gwillimbury.
As you settle into your new home, we anticipate you will find the information in this booklet useful and encourage you
to visit our website at: www.eastgwillimbury.ca. Whenever you have questions regarding our community, our friendly
staff are available to assist you Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on a variety of services and
information ranging from recreation programs to yard waste pick up.
Sincerely,
Virginia Hackson
Mayor
Councillor
Tara Roy-DiClemente
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Councillor
Cathy Morton
Mayor
Virginia Hackson
Councillor
Marlene Johnston
Councillor
John Eaton
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Welcome to the Town of East Gwillimbury
Council Information
Town Services Contact Information
Town Hours of Operation
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About our Town
Accessibility
Advisory Committees
Join a Committee
Meeting Dates and Times
Animal Control
Arena Activities
By-Law Compliance
Child Care
Chamber of Commerce
Advertising and Promotions
Expand Your Network
Member Discounts
Community Centres
Community Values
Conservation Areas
Holland Landing Conservation Areas
Rogers Reservoir
Digging on your Property
Doctors
Education and Schools
Emergency Services
Ambulance
Fire Station Locations
Poison Centre
York Regional Police
Employment Opportunities
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Fire Burning Permits
Food Bank
Garbage, Green Bin and Recycling
Blue Box Recycling
Green Bin
Garbage Day
Hazardous Waste
Yard Waste
Grass and Weed Cutting
Lawn Watering
Library
Holland Landing Brach
Mount Albert Branch
Licences
Business Licenses
Marriage Licenses
Lottery Licenses
Mosquito Control
Official Plan
Playgrounds and Parks
Parks
Sports
Outdoor Events
Rules and Regulations
Parking Enforcement
Post Offices
Property Tax
Property Assessment Information
About your Tax Bill
Property Tax for New Construction Homes
Property Tax for Resale Homes
Recreational Programs
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Road Maintenance
Winter Road Maintenance
Other Snow Facts
Dust Control
Municipal Tree Policy
Spring Road Maintenance
Roads Jurisdiction
Senior Services
Thinking Green
Trails
Transportation
Go Transit
Highway 404 Extension
Tree Plantings and Park Bench Dedication
Youth Assistance Fund
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Maps
York Region
Green Lane West
Holland Landing
Queensville
Mount Albert
Sharon
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Strategic Plan/Strategic Pillars
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New Residents Phone and Contact List
Sports
General Interest
Children
Community Organizations
Service Clubs
Religions
School Boards
Schools Elementary
Schools Secondary
Neighbouring Municipalities
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Council
The Municipal Council is comprised of the Mayor and four Councillors elected at large, with the Mayor also
representing the Town at the regional level of government.
The Municipal Council’s responsibilities include:
 Developing policies to guide the corporation and ensure effective use of resources
 Ensuring the provision of a variety of services to meet the needs of residents
 Appointing interested residents to serve on various Committees and Boards to assist and advise Council on certain
issues.
Your Mayor and four Councillors are:
Virginia Hackson, Mayor
Phone: 905-478-4283 ext. 3800
E-mail: [email protected]
Cathy Morton, Councillor
Phone: 905-478-4283 ext. 3801
E-mail: [email protected]
Marlene Johnston, Councillor
Phone: 905-478-4283 ext. 3802
E-mail: [email protected]
Tara Roy-DiClemente, Councillor
Phone: 905-478-4283 ext. 3803
E-mail: [email protected]
John Eaton, Councillor
Phone: 905-478-4283 ext. 3804
E-mail: [email protected]
COUNCIL MEETINGS
All meetings of Council and Committees of the Whole Council are open to the public. Council Agendas are set in
advance and may be reviewed prior to any Council or Committee of the Whole Council meeting at the front desk of the
Civic Centre, or by visiting our website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Meetings of the Committee of the Whole Council are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 10:00 a.m..
Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. and on the third Monday of each month at
7:00 p.m.. In the event that a holiday occurs on a regular meeting day, the meeting will take place on the next working
day.
To speak at a Council meeting or to add an item on the agenda please contact the Deputy Clerk at 905-478-4283 ext.
1240.
To write to Council, address your correspondence to:
East Gwillimbury Council
19000 Leslie Street
Sharon, ON L0G 1V0
Or e-mail [email protected]
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TOWN HALL INFORMATION
The Town of East Gwillimbury
19000 Leslie Street
Sharon, ON L0G 1V0
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
E-mail:
905-478-4282
905-478-2808
905-478-8545
[email protected]
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For your convenience, a secure drop box is located at front entrance.
is met. In addition, East Gwillimbury has a Municipal Accessibility Plan which is available online at
www.eastgwillimbury.ca. For more information you can also
contact the Committee staff liaison at 905-478-4282 ext. 3807.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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ABOUT OUR TOWN
The Town of East Gwillimbury is located in the northern part of
York Region, encompassing an area of 238 square kilometers
(91.89 square miles), with a
population of 23,000 people.
It is a balanced community
with the assets of both an
urban and rural area. East
Gwillimbury boasts a variety
of living environments including fully serviced urban
areas, partially-serviced suburban areas, rural hamlets,
estate residential subdivisions and rural agricultural land.
The Town consists of a number of urban areas and villages including Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert, River
Drive Park, and Sharon. These areas are separated from each
other by farms, forests, countryside residences and recreational
areas which all add to the overall character of the Town. The
rich history of the Town, its ideal geographic location and excellent balance of both urban and rural communities, makes
East Gwillimbury an ideal location for business and a wonderful place to live.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Town of East Gwillimbury is proudly committed to promoting equal opportunity and access for all citizens with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in a barrier free community. The Accessibility Committee works to ensure this goal
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Accessibility Committee
Business Development Committee
Car Show Committee
Committee of Adjustment
Community Safety Committee
Community Recreation Centre Committees
· Brown Hill
· Mount Albert
· North Union
· River Drive Park
Environmental Committee
Farmers’ Market Committee
Library Board
Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
Santa Claus Parade Committee
Trails Committee
Youth Committee
Join a Committee
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to resident participation. There are various committees that you can get involved
in, ranging in scope and subject matter. If you are interested in
helping on a committee, give us a call at 905-478-4282 ext.
1240 or visit the Council, Advisory Committee section on the
Town’s website.
Meeting Dates and Times
To find the date and time of a committee meeting please check
the Town website www.eastgwillimbury.ca.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal control services include dog tags, animal enforcement
and animal adoption/pound. A private contractor provides these
services for East Gwillimbury. If you have concerns regarding a
neighbour’s pet (ie. excessive barking, running at large, etc) or
need other animal-related services please call 1-800-898-8606.
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ARENA ACTIVITIES
The East Gwillimbury Sports complex located in Sharon is active with programs for residents. The complex boasts two ice
surfaces offering ice time year round for adult and youth
hockey, figure skating, recreational skating, as well as floor
time for ball hockey, lacrosse, and a variety of special events
year round. Inquiries concerning ice time should be directed
to the Facility Booking Administrator at 905-478-4283 ext.
1235. The East Gwillimbury Sports Complex is located at
1914B Mount Albert Road.
BY-LAW COMPLIANCE
East Gwillimbury responds to written complaints regarding
property standards, fence/pool enclosures, signs, noise, dumping, garbage, weeds front yard parking and and other matters of
by-law compliance. To obtain a copy of current by-laws or
make a complaint, please visit the Town’s website or call us at
905-478-4283 ext. 1247.
Advertising and Promotions
 Promote your business on our website www.egcoc.org
with a full profile including a logo/picture, contact and
company information.
 Promote your business in our annual Business Directory
distributed to all of the residents and businesses within
East Gwillimbury.
 Advertise on our EGCOC page in colour in The Era at an
extremely low rate of just $79 per month (regular price
$165).
 Advertise in our newsletter, The Voice, distributed bimonthly to all members and twice per year to all of East
Gwillimbury.
Expand Your Network
 Join us at our Networking Breakfasts every third Tuesday
of the month. A member sponsors each event and makes
a 15-20 minute presentation.
 Meet other local businesses at their business for our
monthly After Hours events.
 Attend our Spirit of Success Business Awards Gala held
annually to recognize businesses and individuals for their
achievements.
Town by-laws are administered on a written complaint basis,
unless it is a health or safety issue. We try to achieve compliance without laying charges. This typically starts with fair no- Member Discounts
 Your membership includes access to corporate discounts
tice of the problem and reasonable opportunity for corrective
with TD Merchant Services, Bell Mobility and ESSO gas
action to be taken. Subsequent steps could be another warning,
as well as excellent group insurance plans (large or small
and possible legal action.
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We also offer many local member-to-member discounts.
CHILD CARE
The Town of East Gwillimbury does not provide child care services. For a listing of licensed child care providers, call York
Region Community Services and Housing Department’s Kids
Line at 1-888-703-5437 or visit www.york.ca.
For more information please contact the Chamber at
905-478-8447 or visit their website: www.egcoc.org. Shop locally. For a complete list of businesses in York Region, Please
visit www.ylm.ca. To support your local retailers, refine your
search by selecting East Gwillimbury businesses.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Supporting Local Businesses:
The Town of East Gwillimbury is home to a
thriving business community and an active Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber provides various services to its members
including:
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EAST GWILLIMBURY SPORTS COMPLEX
1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon, 905-478-2241
( Map page 19)
HOLLAND LANDING COMMUNITY CENTRE
19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing, 905-836-2814
(Map page 16)
MOUNT ALBERT COMMUNITY CENTRE
53 Main Street, Mount Albert, 905-473-3134 (Map page 18)
MOUNT ALBERT LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY CENTRE
5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert, 905-473-3667
(Map page 18)
NORTH UNION COMMUNITY CENTRE
2624 Boag Road, R.R #1, Queensville, 905-478-1417
(Map page 17)
QUEENSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
1590 Queensville Side Rd., Queensville 905-478-2591
(Map page 17)
ROSS FAMILY COMPLEX
19300 Centre St., Mount Albert, 905-473-2653 (Map page 18)
RIVER DRIVE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE (not staffed)
20 Oak St., River Drive Park, 905-478-4282 (Map page 16)
CONSERVATION AREAS
Holland Landing Conservation Area (Map page 16)
Located next to Anchor Park in Holland Landing, includes hiking trails through pine and native forests.
Rogers Reservoir
Connecting the Towns of Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury by the Nokiidaa Trail System, the Rogers Reservoir is
a great place to fish, cycle and bird watch.
For more information on conservation areas operated by the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, including a location map, please visit www.lsrca.on.ca
DIGGING ON YOUR PROPERTY
Before you dig on your property please be sure to contact your
local utilities providers. Call 1-800-400-2255 for utilities and
905-478-4283 x1296 for East Gwillimbury water and sewer.
COMMUNITY VALUES
DOCTORS
Good character involves knowing, caring about and acting upon
core ethical values. A Character Community is one in which
elected officials, educators, businesses, faith organizations, law
enforcement, media and citizens-at-large recognize, promote,
and are committed to the development of good character. The
attributes associated with the Character Community Program
are;
January—Compassion
February—Courage
March—Fairness
April—Honesty
May—Inclusiveness
June—Initiative
July—Integrity
August—Optimism
September—Perseverance
October—Respect
November—Responsibility
December—Trust
To find a doctor who is accepting new patients, visit The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario website,
www.cpso.on.ca, and click on Doctor Search for information
about individual physicians, including addresses, telephone
numbers, qualifications and whether new patients are being accepted.
EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS
Within the Town of East Gwillimbury there are seven elementary schools and access to six secondary schools. Please see
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 911
Ambulance
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides emergency and
non-emergency care to patients. EMS can also be hired to provide medical staff at special events and offers education relating
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to emergency prevention. For non-emergency inquiries call
Health Connection York Region at 1-800-361-5653.
The Southlake Regional Health Centre is located at 596 Davis
Drive in Newmarket. To speak with someone at the Southlake
facility, call 905-895-4521.
Fire Station Locations
Holland Landing Fire Station
19314 Yonge Street, Holland Landing
Mount Albert Fire Station
22 Princess Street, Mount Albert
Queensville Fire Station
1590 Queensville Side Road, Queensville
Please see the maps located at the back of this guide for exact
locations
Poison Centre
The Ontario Poison Centre can tell you what to do in the event
of poisoning and can provide information on how to poisonproof your home. The Centre operates 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. For more information, call 416-813-5900
or 1-800-268-9017, or visit www.sickkids.ca.
York Regional Police
 In an emergency, always dial 9-1-1.
 For non-emergency inquires, call (905) 881-1221.
 For York Region Police Executive Headquarters at 17250
Yonge Street call 1-866-876-5423
 For the Ontario Provincial Police call their 24 hour toll
free telephone number 1-888-310-1122.
 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities with the Town of East Gwillimbury are
posted on the Town’s website, and listed on the Town page in
the Era. For other employment related services, residents are
advised to contact [email protected].
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FIRE BURNING PERMITS
The Town requires anyone having an open-air fire to obtain a
fire permit. A fire permit costs $25.00 for a calendar year
(subject to change) regardless of the number of fires you
have. Fire permits are available at the Emergency
Services Department, Holland Landing Fire Station, 19314
Yonge Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Payment can be made by debit card, cash or cheque made
payable to the Town of East Gwillimbury. Please call
905-853-8842 for more information. Please note that fires in
chimineas or other outdoor fireplaces are classified as open air
fires and require permits.
FOOD BANK
The Mount Albert Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of
every month from 2 to 6 pm. They are located at the Mount
Albert United Church at 41 Alice Street. To contact the Mount
Albert Food Pantry call 905-473-2562.
GARBAGE, GREEN BIN AND RECYCLING
In an effort to encourage waste diversion, blue boxes and green
bins are collected every week. For missed collection call
1-866-421-5625.
Blue Box Recycling
Blue boxes are collected weekly and must be placed at the curb
no later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection. A blue box will not
be emptied if it contains broken glass or any other contaminants. There is no need to separate the materials in your blue
box. See your collection calendar for more details.
Green Bin
Green bins are collected every week along with the blue boxes.
Either line the bin with a certified compostable bag/Kraft paper
or use smaller certified compostable bags and then tie and place
them in the bin without a liner. Green bins must be placed at
the curb no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.
Garbage Day
Household garbage, including furniture (such as sofas, beds and
tables– no metal), is collected once every 2 weeks. There is a
current bag limit of 2 bags every 2 weeks and a weight limit of
22 kg (50 lb) per item. Waste must be placed at the curb no
later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
Hazardous Waste
Do not put hazardous materials in the garbage, down the drain,
or on the ground. Take them to one of York Region’s Household Hazardous Waste Depots listed on page 3 of your waste
collection calendar. For more information call Turtle Island
Recycling at 1-877-464-9675 or visit the Town’s website at
www.eastgwillimbury.ca.
Yard Waste
Leaves, shrubs, branches, weeds, and garden waste are collected from April to the end of November, except on holidays.
(Please refer to the Waste & Recycling Calendar for pick-up
days.)
LIBRARY
The library offers a wide variety of informational and recreational materials to meet the needs of the community. The collection includes over 55,000 items in various formats, including
books, magazines, newspapers, government documents, videos
and DVDs, music CDs, CD-ROMs, talking books, electronic
databases and e-books. For more information please visit the
library website at www.egpl.ca.
Holland Landing Branch
905-836-6492
19513 Yonge Street
Tues to Thurs 10am to 8pm
Friday 10am to 5pmSaturday
10am to 4pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm (mid-Oct to mid-May)
GRASS AND WEED CUTTING
The Town’s grass cutting by-law regulates long grass and
weeds in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional
areas of the Town. For more information please refer to our
website www.eastgwillimbury.ca.
LAWN WATERING
Mount Albert Branch
905-473-2472
19300 Centre Street
Tues to Thurs 10am to 8pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm (mid-Oct to mid-May)
LICENCES
The Region of York is responsible for the supply of municipal
potable water (wells, reservoirs, etc.) and the Town is responsiBusiness Licences
ble for the distribution of municipal water through local water
For information about business licences including taxis, salvage
mains.
and wrecking yards, refreshment/catering vehicles, etc., please
visit www.bizpal.ca.
To conserve water, East Gwillimbury has enacted an Outdoor
Water Use By-law that restricts the use of municipally supplied
water for outdoor purposes to specific days and times between Marriage Licences
Marriage licence applications are available at the Civic CenMay 15 and September 30. This includes watering lawns and
tre. Both parties must sign the application and provide necesgardens, washing vehicles, sidewalks or driveways and filling
sary identification as required (birth certificate, passport, etc.).
swimming pools. The daily watering restrictions for outdoor
The marriage license fee is $115.00. Please contact the Town to
water use are as follows:
arrange an appointment at 905-478-4282 ext. 1240. The Town
 an even numbered address may use water outdoors only
also performs civil marriage ceremonies on Fridays. Please call
on even numbered days of the month
for further information.
 an odd numbered address may use water outdoors only
on odd numbered days of the month.
Lottery Licences
The Town of East Gwillimbury will issue lottery licences for
Outdoor water use is only permitted between the hours of
bazaars, bingos, nevadas and raffles. The licence application
6:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
can be obtained from the Civic Centre. Please be advised that
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your group must be based in the Town of East Gwillimbury in
order to be licensed. For more information please contact the
Town at 905-478-4283 ext. 1240.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
East Gwillimbury cares about your ability to enjoy the outdoors. The mosquito control program not only makes our Town
more livable, but also encourages outdoor business development such as farming, golf courses and garden nurseries. For
information on the Town’s mosquito control program, contact us
at 905-478-4283 ext. 1240 or visit
our website at
www.eastgwillimbury.ca.
OFFICIAL PLAN
Parks
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A total of 31 park locations
22 children’s playgrounds located in park settings
Splash Pad located at Ross Family Complex and Harvest
Hills Neighbourhood Park
Sports
 Eight municipally owned ball diamonds, four of which
are lit for evening play
 22 soccer pitches
 Four tennis court facilities: public courts are located in
Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert and Sharon
Hills. The Queensville and Holland Landing courts are lit
for evening use
 Mountain bike area at Anchor Park
 Mountain bike challenge course at Vivian Creek Park
 A multipurpose outdoor court used for basketball, ball
hockey and in-line skating can be found in Mount Albert
and Holland Landing
 Three-on-three basketball courts at Sharon Hills and Harvest Hills Park
The Official Plan guides the
Town’s policies on growth and
development, based on sustainable
natural environment, healthy communities, and economic vital- Outdoor Events
 For outdoor events and family gatherings, four picnic
ity. The Official Plan provides a set of clear goals, policies and
shelters are available at Anchor Park and the community
implementation mechanisms to manage growth and guide land
parks of Queensville, North Union and Mount Albert.
use planning within the Town to 2031.
 Gazebos are located at Sharon Hills, Vivian Creek, and
Harvest Hill Parks
The Plan has been forwarded to York Region for their consideration, and approval is anticipated in early 2011.
Along with these Town-owned facilities additional playing
Approximately 75% of the Town will be protected from devel- fields and outdoor recreation opportunities are available on
Board of Education properties. Please contact 905-478-4283
opment within the Greenbelt & Oak Ridges Moraine and apext. 1235 for more information and to book a playing field for
proximately 1/3 of the Central Growth Area will be protected
any recreational activities.
within the Town’s Natural Heritage System.
The Town is poised for significant growth in the years ahead,
growing to 86,400 people and 34,400 jobs by 2031. The Town
has a projected build-out of 150,000 residents and 75,000 jobs
by 2051.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Throughout the Town, residents can enjoy a variety of recreational areas including tot lots, neighbourhood and community
parks as well as municipal open spaces and conservation areas.
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Rules and Regulations
Parks and other natural areas are special places. Help us to keep
our parks beautiful by abiding by a few basic rules:
1. Motorized vehicles are to be used only in designated
parking areas. Motorcycles, ATVs, trucks, cars, snowmobiles, etc. are not to be in parks or municipal open
space areas.
2. Stoop and Scoop after your pet.
3. Do not litter.
4. Plants, trees, and other vegetation are important to any
park, please do not disturb them.
About Your Tax Bill
The Town of East Gwillimbury taxes are payable in four installments each year. Interim tax bills are issued in January with
Parking enforcement services help ensure the safety of our resipayments due in February and April. Final tax bills are issued in
dents and visitors. There is a 3-hour maximum parking limit on
June with payments due in August and October. These dates are
all streets within the Town unless otherwise posted. If you have
subject to change if necessary.
to park on the street due to a special circumstance please contact us at 905-478-4283 at ext. 1247 and we will try to accomProperty Tax for New Construction Homes
modate your request. Please note that during the winter
If you have purchased a newly constructed home, the current
months, tickets will be issued for anyone parked in a manner
property assessment as determined by the Municipal Property
that interferes with snow removal.
Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is for the value of the land
only. MPAC will issue a Supplementary Assessment Notice for
the value of the new structure effective the date of occupancy.
POST OFFICES
At that time, the Town will issue a Supplementary Property Tax
Bill. A supplementary billing can be issued for the current year
East Gwillimbury is home to several post office locations to
and up to two preceding municipal taxation years depending on
serve you. For more information call 1-800-267-1177, visit
the effective date.
www.canadapost.ca or visit any of the locations listed below:
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Mount Albert Post Office
19179 Centre St.
Sharon Post Office
1604 Mount Albert Side Rd.
Queensville Post Office
1598 Queensville Side Rd.
Holland Landing Post Office
19446 Yonge St
PROPERTY TAX
Property Assessment Information
Assessment rolls
contain information
about every property
within the Town of
East Gwillimbury.
These are available
for viewing by the public at the Civic Centre.
Property Tax for Resale Homes (Older than 4 years old)
In order to avoid having to pay multiple years of property taxes
all at the same time, we would recommend that you commence
regular monthly payments. The Financial Services staff would
be pleased to provide you with an estimate of your Supplementary Property Tax Billing based on the purchase price of your
new home. To make these arrangements, or to address other
property taxation questions, please call 905-478-4282.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
We offer many new and interesting programs for all ages and
seasons. Please take some time to browse through the programs
in our Leisure Services Guide distributed to every household
twice a year in late February and late August. The guide may
also be viewed on our website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca and
additional copies are available at the Civic Centre or the Sports
Complex. For more information on recreational programs call
478-4283 ext. 1236.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Routine roads maintenance is ongoing and all roads are inFor information on how your property’s value and class is asspected at least on a weekly basis.
sessed for tax purposes, contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation at www.mpac.ca, or call 1-866-296-6722.
Winter Road Maintenance
Plowing and salting depends on depth of snowfall, location,
temperatures, time of day and many other factors. Snow routes
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are pre-determined with higher volume roads receiving priority.
Other Snow Facts:
 Street parking should be avoided during winter months.
Vehicles may be tagged and/or towed if winter road
maintenance is impeded.
 Depositing snow from driveways onto the road is not
permitted
THINKING GREEN
Our "Thinking
Green!" Initiative
is a comprehensive
sustainability program committed to
protecting the enDust Control
To control dust on gravel roads, liquid calcium is applied but its vironment, eneffectiveness is dependant on weather and traffic volumes. Re- hancing economic
prosperity, and
applications are common in some areas.
improving the
health and lifestyle of our community. “Thinking Green!” is
Municipal Tree Policy
about policies and actions that make a difference.
Please contact the Town at 905-478-4282 for tree trimming,
removal and replacement within Town road allowances.
East Gwillimbury has been a leader in environmental stewardship and has implemented the following key initiatives:
Spring Road Maintenance
 Energy Star standards for all residential subdiviStreet sweeping is carried out in the spring to remove winter
sions built in our community – to ensure greenhouse gas
sand and in the fall to remove fallen leaves. Commencement
emissions continue to be reduced in the future
varies depending on weather conditions. Spot sweeping may be
 The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environment Derequired at other times.
sign) policy will provide the employment sector with environmental protection and eventual monetary savings
Roads Jurisdiction
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The Mercury Switch by-law ensures proper disposal of
Please see the map of roads on page 13:
this toxic substance when old autos are dismantled for
 Town Roads—Pink
recycling
 Regional Roads–Green
 The Source Separated Organics (green bin) pro Provincial Roads—Red
gram encourages residents to further reduce the amount
of waste that is directed to landfill sites
Further information can be found on York Region’s website at:
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The Official Plan Review ensures sustainability as
http://maps.york.ca/yorkexplorer
growth continues to occur in our community
pdf/2009_RoadInventoryOwnershipID_XLrg.pdf
 “Shop Local – Eat Local” program to cut down on greenhouse gases when products have to be shipped long disProblems in Town rights-of-way can be reported by calling
tances
905-478-4282, or by email at: [email protected]
 Town-Wide Litter Clean Up: residents, businesses and
organizations participate in annual litter clean up
SENIOR SERVICES
 Energy Retrofit on our facilities to ensure maximum energy savings
Community Home Assistance to Seniors provides such services
 Education Programs on energy reduction for residents
for senior citizens as personal care support workers, housekeep Anti-Idling education campaign
ing, transportation, meals-on-wheels, home maintenance, and
snow removal. They can be reached at 905-775-1050 or visit
their website at www.chats.on.ca.
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TRAILS
There is much to see and do in East Gwillimbury's rural and
natural areas. Enjoy daily nature hikes, get a taste of farm life,
or take a spirited bike ride along one of our many trails.
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Brown Hill Regional Forest
Holland River Trail
Bendor & Graves Regional Forest
Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area
Simcoe Trail
Sutton Zephyr Rail Trail
Vivian Creek Trail
For full details regarding trails, please visit
www.eastgwillimbury.ca under Parks & Leisure, Trails, or call
905-478-4282.
to designate important employment land to accommodate future
jobs within the municipality. For more information please visit
our website.
TREE PLANTING AND PARK BENCH
DEDICATION
The purpose of the Celebration Tree Planting and Bench Dedication Program is to place commemorative trees or benches
around Town facilities as an opportunity to celebrate life’s
events, such as outstanding achievements, birthdays, anniversaries, births or the life of a loved one. For further information,
please contact us at 905-478-4282 ext. 3843 or visit
www.eastgwillimbury.ca.
YOUTH & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
FUND
TRANSPORTATION
The Fund is for residents of East Gwillimbury who need assistance with the costs of participation in recreational or other purEast Gwillimbury is well served by all modes of transportation. suits. For example, if you know someone who wants to take
More than 350 kilometres of roads link the residents of East
part in an organized sport, cultural activity, attend an out of
Gwillimbury to each other and to communities beyond our bor- town activity with their group, or register for a Town sponsored
ders. Metropolitan Toronto to the south and the recreation areas program, but is unable to do so due to financial constraints,
to the north can be accessed by Highway 48 or Highway 404,
please remember that this fund is available. Funded by the
each lying in close proximity to the Town.
Mayor and Council's Annual Charity Golf Tournament, the
Fund has assisted many residents to participate in a wide variety
Public transportation is available in the villages of Holland
of activities.
Landing, Sharon and Mount Albert through York Region Transit. This service connects residents with the GO Terminal, Upper Canada Mall, Silver City and other points in between. For
further information and schedules please contact York Region
Transit at www.yrt.ca or 866-668-3978.
Go Transit
East Gwillimbury has a Go Transit station located at 845 Green
Lane East. For schedules or inquiries, please visit
www.gotransit.com or call 1-888-438-6646.
Highway 404 Extension
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has announced that the
extension of Highway 404 to Ravenshoe Road will be complete
by January 2013. Currently the highway ends at Green Lane.
The extension will provide an opportunity for East Gwillimbury
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STRATEGIC PLAN
The Town of East Gwillimbury’s Strategic Plan is comprised of
several elements:
OUR TOWN, OUR FUTURE
The Community Vision describes the Town’s current context and
outlines a strategic outlook for the future.
Our Town: we are known for our strong community values, and
invigorating mix of residential, employment, recreational, agricultural
and natural environment areas.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
1. Protecting and Enhancing the Environment
To protect and enhance the natural environment and work towards
cleaner air, water and land.
 Promote Responsible Environmental Stewardship
 Protect the Natural Heritage System
 Promote Innovative Energy Practices
2. Providing and Advocating for Quality Programs and Services to the
Community
Our Future: we will work together to plan for a thriving
community, today and tomorrow.
To provide quality cost effective programs and services to residents
and the business community.
CORE PURPOSE
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The Core Purpose describes the role of the Corporation of the Town
of East Gwillimbury in supporting the community Vision.
To provide quality cost-effective services and to lead the
community in the planning and delivery of a sustainable future.
CORPORATE VALUES
The Town of East Gwillimbury is a Character Community and these
values are reflected throughout the members of Council, the Advisory
Committees and the organization.
Our Town’s Corporate Values are embraced in the Character
Community values: Compassion, Courage, Fairness, Honesty,
Inclusiveness, Initiative, Integrity, Optimism, Perseverance, Respect
and Responsibility.
Plan and Deliver Core Services
Cultivate a Liveable Community
Strengthen Partnerships
3. Investing in Municipal Infrastructure
Develop plans to maintain, replace and upgrade our infrastructure including
roads, sidewalks, facilities, recreation complexes, and information
technology and communications systems.
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Enhance Existing Infrastructure
Plan for Growth Related Infrastructure
Manage our Assets
4. Managing Growth to Ensure a Sustainable Community
To manage growth in an efficient, balanced, well planned manner and to
ensure growth occurs in a way that benefits the Town and its residents.
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Develop a Healthy Economic Base
Promote “Growth Pays for Growth” Principles
Keep Pace with Needs
5. Supporting a Municipal Organization Focused on
Excellence
Maintain strong, accountable municipal government.
 Enhance Customer Service
 Value Our Employees
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New Residents Phone List
The following are phone number that new residents may find useful
Sports
General Interest
East Gwillimbury Amateur
Ladies Softball
East Gwillimbury Classic Ladies Softball
East Gwillimbury Ladies
Softball League
East Gwillimbury Men's Fastball
East Gwillimbury Men's Recreational Hockey
East Gwillimbury Minor
Hockey Association
East Gwillimbury Minor Softball Registration
East Gwillimbury Mixed
Slow-Pitch Softball
East Gwillimbury Skating
Club
East Gwillimbury Soccer
Club
East Gwillimbury Tennis
Club
Golden Anchor Seniors Club
Mentor Flag Football
Mount Albert Garden and
Horticultural Society
Mount Albert Men's Lion's
Soccer Club
Mount Albert Seniors Friendship Club
Mount Albert Sports Day
Committee
Newmarket Ringette Association Inc
Newmarket Synchro
(Synchronized Swimming
Queensville Men's Lob Ball
East Gwillimbury Canada
Celebrations
Golden Anchor Senior Club
Holland Landing Snowmobile
Club
Mount Albert Garden & Horticultural Society
Mount Albert Seniors Friendship Club
Queensville Players
Ravenshoe Seniors Happy
Club
905-716-3422
905-478-1888
905-853-5716
705-286-2227
905-939-4532
905-478-8686
905-473-6260
905-473-2925
905-478-8655
905-898-7278
[email protected]
905-478-4542
905-830-7774
905-473-9306
905-473-5330
905-478-3820
905-836-2271
www.hlsc.on.ca or 905-8535723
905-478-8450
905-473-2770
905-476-0193
905-722-4233
Children
East Gwillimbury Lacrosse
Association
Sharon/Queensville Beavers,
Cubs and Scouts
Girl Guides of Canada
Holland Landing Cubs &
Scouts
Mount Albert Beavers, Cubs
and Scouts
Mount Albert Brownies &
Guides
Mount Albert Sports Day &
Spring Fair
Sharon/Queensville District
Commissioner (Guiding)
[email protected]
905-836-0178
www.girlguides.ca
905-836-7623
905-473-3261
905-473-3673
905-557-0304
905-478-2191
Community Organizations
905-473-2770
905-473-2639
905-853-6743
905-853-2489
905-715-7347
Big Brothers of York
905-727-1251
Big Sisters of York
905-727-4897
Canadian Cancer Society
CHATS (Community Home
Assistance To Seniors)
Child Care Support Line (kids
Line)
905-830-0447
905-713-3373
905-830-9487
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Child Find
905-853-1030
Community Care Access CenEast Gwillimbury Mosquito
Control
East Gwillimbury Santa Claus
Parade Committee
Eating Disorders of York Region
Employment Source
Friends of the East Gwillimbury Public Library
Gwillimbury Quilt Guild
905-898-7620
905-886-6632/
www.edoyr.com
www.employmentsource.ca
905-836-6492 or [email protected]
905-895-0229
Happy Hoppers Square Dance
905-727-4193
Lake Simcoe Region Conser-
905-895-1281
Literacy Council (York/
Lung Association
Master Gardeners-Lake Simcoe South
Mount Albert Mustangs (Run/
Walk Club)
One Parent Families
Ontario Early Years - York
Public Health Department
Sharon Co-operative Play
Sharon Temple
Southlake egional Health Centre (Hospital)
United Way
Welcome Wagon
York Child Development &
Family Services
1-888-470-2222
905-478-4282
905-853-6279
905-947-8577
[email protected]
905-557-0067 or 905-4735586
1-877-773-7714
905-853-0754
905-895-4511
905-478-2389
905-478-2389
905-895-4521
905-474-9974
905-853-4645
905-830-1888 or [email protected]
York North Family Resource
905-473-5929
York Orcas Masters Swim
York Simcoe Naturalists
905-853-7047
905-478-2542
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Service Clubs
A.D.A.P.T (Association for
Differently Abled People Together
East Gwillimbury Chamber of
Commerce
East Gwillimbury Historical
Society
Holland Landing Chapter
I.O.D.E
Holland Landing Lions Club
Knights of Columbus
Kinsmen Club
Mount Albert & District Legion
Mount Albert District Lions
Club
Newbeaver Shrine Club
Sharon Lions Club
Sharon/Queensville Masonic
Lodge
Union Street Women's Institute
905-868-9523
905-478-8447
905-478-2149
905-895-4699
905-853-8769
www.kofc.org or 905-8535159
905-478-5333
905-473-2565
905-473-3667
905-830-0534
9054784337/sharonlions.org
905-989-2185
905-478-4582
Religions
Hillside Church
Holland Landing United
Church
Holt Free Methodist Church
Lakeside Church of the Nazarene
Mount Albert United Church
Queensville United Church
Sharon Hope United Church
& Noah's Arc Pre-School
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
St. James Anglican Church
Victory Baptist Church
905-473-3227
905-853-0201
905-473-3783
905-898-1932
905-473-2562
905-478-4781
905-478-2231
905-853-5009
905-478-1959
905-853-3418
School Boards
York Region District School Board
York Catholic District School Board
905-895-7216
905-713-2711
Schools-Elementary
Good Shepherd Separate School
Holland Landing Public School
Mount Albert Public School
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Park Avenue Public School
Queensville Public School
Sharon Public School
905-836-6614
905-473-2940
905-478-4242
905-836-5951
905-478-4191
905-478-4952
Schools-Secondary
Aurora High School
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
Dr. John Denison School
Huron Heights Secondary School
Newmarket High School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sir William Mulock Secondary School
905-727-3107
905-727-3131
905-836-0021
905-895-2384
905-895-5159
905-895-3340
905-967-1045
Neighbouring Municipalities
The Regional Municipality of York
1-877-go4-york (464-9675)
www.york.ca
Town of Aurora
905-727-1375
www.e-aurora.ca
Town of Georgina
905-476-4301
www.town.georgina.on.ca
Township of King
905-833-5321
www.king.ca
Town of Bradford/West Gwillimbury 905-775-5366
www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca
Town of Markham,
905-477-7000
www.markham.ca
Town of Newmarket,
905-895-5193
www.newmarket.ca
City of Vaughan,
905-832-2281
www.vaughan.ca
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,
905-640-1900
www.townofws.com
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