York Region Municipalities

York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, which offer big-city urban vibes to smaller suburban and rural communities. All of them offer unique and sought-after quality of life for every lifestyle! Information and links to our cities and towns are provided below.

Just as Canada is made up of 13 provinces and territories, York Region is made up of nine cities and towns located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt.

Organized as a two-tier municipal government structure, The Regional Municipality of York is responsible for providing services to all regional residents and businesses, while each local municipality provides additional services. Public transit, water management, emergency medical services and policing are handled by York Region, while waste and recycling collection, parks and recreation, libraries and others are the responsibility of the city or town. Economic development within the Region is a collaborative effort.

Our team and the local municipal economic development offices support the local business community and continue to promote the Region as the place where talent and opportunity intersect to attract new businesses and talent to come here.

The Town of Aurora is strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with direct access to 400 series highways and major Canadian and US markets. Aurora’s location offers all the advantages of an urban centre, while maintaining its small town atmosphere.

The Town of East Gwillimbury is a designated growth municipality in Northern York Region, with the projected population increasing from 23,000 to 88,000 people by 2031. East Gwillimbury is close to the city of Toronto and its amenities, while maintaining its famous small-town charm.

The Town of Georgina is located one hour North of Toronto. It is composed of three communities including Keswick, Sutton and Pefferlaw. Georgina features over 52 kilometres of Lake Simcoe’s southeastern shores and residents live in a special place that offers a lifestyle like no other in Ontario.

The Township of King is the location of choice of a diverse mix of businesses including the corporate head office of The Clublink Corporation, LGL Environmental Research Associates, BC Instruments, Showa Canada, and the King Brewery.

Strategically located in the heart of the GTA, the City of Markham is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario with more than 400 corporate offices, and over 900 high technology and life science companies.

The Town of Newmarket is a growing, dynamic community with close proximity to Toronto. The town is home to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, with healthcare and business services exhibiting the highest growth rates.

The City of Richmond Hill is centrally located within the GTA and is home to one of the most educated workforces in Canada and home to companies, including many major corporations and head offices have chosen to locate in Richmond Hill.

The Town of Stouffville (formerly Whitchurch-Stouffville) is recognized as an area of strong planned growth and home to a diverse, highly skilled workforce, thriving culture, an expansive trail system, and a municipal commitment to business.

The City of Vaughan is one of the most active markets in the GTA in commercial and industrial development. Employment growth remains very strong and is projected to increase to 275,900 jobs by 2031.