Our Community
Welcome to Georgina, Ontario, a lakeshore town in one of Canada’s fastest-growing economic regions, York Region, where residents, organizations and businesses work collaboratively with the municipality to create a well-connected and diversified economy poised for growth.
Georgina is a community of communities, with each area having a unique and historical identity, all united and proud to collectively call Georgina home. Lake Simcoe is our prized asset serving as an inspiration for the arts community and providing year-round recreation that attracts visitors from all over the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Only an hour from Toronto, Georgina offers a balanced rural and urban lifestyle making it a desired location to live, work and play.
Arts and Culture
Downtowns
Owning a business in a designated business improvement area
“Joining the Keswick BIA board has increased my communication with the Town to share my opinions, future dreams and be a part of the improvement for an area that I’m passionate about. It has also allowed me to connect with like-minded community members and BIA directors who want to see our community thrive,” ~ Uptown Keswick BIA’s board Chair Karin Cacciola.
Education
Colleges and Universities
- Centennial College
- George Brown College
- Georgian College
- Humber College
- OCAD University
- Ryerson University
- Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
- University of Toronto
- York University
Georgina Trades Training Centre
Business Incubator/Accelerator
Healthcare
Tourism
Georgina’s history
Future growth
Below are some links to useful information to help get you acquainted with life in our beautiful town:
- Learn more about Georgina’s economic statistics.
- View our tourism guide.
- Find available commercial and industrial properties for sale in Georgina.
- Explore the downtown areas.
- Understand Georgina’s property taxes.