East Gwillimbury tops Canada's growing municipalities list

On February 9, 2022, Census Canada released data indicating that East Gwillimbury is the fastest growing municipality (with at least 5000 inhabitants) in Canada with a 44.4% increase in population from 2016 to 2021. We’re excited about this news and proud of our diverse community.

As a designated growth community under the Growth Plan, we are supporting Ontario’s overall approach to the growing population. We have a proven track record to plan for and manage growth – and that’s what we’re doing.

Our focus is on building communities with diverse and attainable housing, parks, trails, community centres, libraries and amenities while promoting environmental sustainability and protecting the Town’s agricultural lands. We are also attracting new businesses and employment, while maintaining more than 80% green space. All of this effort is done with close attention to our financial situation. We have the lowest relative property taxes in York Region, healthy reserves and zero debt.

The Town is projected to grow to a population of approximately 127,000 people and 44,000 jobs by 2051.