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Why East Gwillimbury?

East Gwillimbury is an ideal location for your next development project. The Economic Development team (Advantage EG) acts as your main point of contact, and will be with you every step of the way, from initial contact, to ribbon cutting, to ongoing support.

EG has key advantages for your business or development to consider:

Personal Service

Our team is flexible and nimble, and can respond to your needs quickly and effectively. You are our clients, and we our goal is to build a meaningful, professional relationship with you. Your project will always receive personal, friendly, and timely service to get you where you’re looking to go.

A Large and Growing Talent Pool

A location in EG allows your business to take advantage of the York Region and Greater Toronto Area’s talent pool – a workforce of over 3.5 million! 

The pipeline for new talent is also substantial, with 18 post-secondary institutions within 90 minutes, and over 130,000 new graduates and degreed immigrants annually.

Significant Population Growth

EG was the fastest growing municipality in Canada from 2016 to 2021, and continues to see significant demand from both developers and homebuyers. 

EG is expected to more than triple in population size over the next 25 years from 42,000 to 129,000, and the need for local employment and commercial services is substantial. 

The population is also becoming much more culturally diverse, with a 300% increase in visible minorities from 2016 to 2021.

Central Location and Access to Markets

EG is located directly adjacent to Highway 404, and less than 30 minutes from Highways 401, 407, and 400. The future Bradford Bypass will add even more efficient links to key transportation corridors, allowing businesses to access markets in all directions.

Pearson Airport– Canada’s largest – is just 45 minutes away, providing access to 70% of the world’s economies.

GO Transit serves the area by rail and by bus, providing linkages to regional transit systems across the GTA, including Toronto’s TTC. York Region Transit serves EG (including its major employment areas) through a combination of fixed routes, and on-demand service.

Superior Internet Connectivity

YorkNet, a wholly owned subsidiary of York Region, is laying dark fibre throughout the community, serving residents, businesses, and the public sector.

Financial Advantages

EG has the lowest relative residential taxes in York Region, competitive development charges and utility rates, and among the lowest commercial/industrial tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area.