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Youth Week Programs

Each May from May 1 to 8 EG celebrates National Youth Week. This year, we are offering a variety of youth programs, for FREE! Bring your friends or make new ones with swim nights, basketball and volleyball, the teen zone, sledge hockey and cardio and stretch night this May! 

Discover what’s happening for youth in East Gwillimbury and stay up to date on programs and activities.   Youth Programs

Notice of Nomination - 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Notice of Nomination for Office 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections Notice to All Municipal Electors in the Town of East Gwillimbury

This notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the 2026 municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026. Nominations for the positions listed below must be filed on the prescribed form available either in person or by your agent, with the Returning Officer or designate during normal office hours commencing May 1 to August 20, 2026, and...

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location:  East Gwillimbury (EG) Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Road

Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they make to strengthen our community. 

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2026 is Ignite Volunteerism. It celebrates the power, impact, and importance of volunteer efforts across Canada, and encourages people to spark civic participation, strengthen the culture of volunteering, and share stories that inspire others...

Seasonal road weight limits in effect

Beginning on Friday, February 27, seasonal load restrictions will be in effect.

Commercial vehicles or trailers with a weight above five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted and on all truck routes identified as restricted. These restrictions also apply to all non-truck routes.

During the spring thaw period, East Gwillimbury’s road network comprised of mostly surface treated roads cannot withstand heavy vehicle use and loads. Every year,...

Invasive Species Awareness Week

Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) takes place from Monday, February 23 to Sunday, March 1, 2026. Together with the support of various organizations, ISAWhas operated successfully since 2016, to share the threat invasive species pose to Canada’s natural heritage.

What Are Invasive Species?

Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that cause harm and are considered one of Canada’s greatest threats to the survival of our wild animal and plant life.Many invasive species are...