For a lifestyle where you can cut down your own Christmas tree and pick your own fresh fruit and vegetables, choose Whitchurch-Stouffville.Often referred to as "country close to the city", the town is a robust rural environment close to the GTA.
Approximately 24 kilometres north of Metropolitan Toronto, Whitchurch-Stouffville is home to a number of rural communities including Ballantrae, Musselman Lake, Gormley and Vandorf. The townᄍs strategic location among major transportation routes serves its 22,000+ residents well.
The landscape consists of sprawling fertile farmland and is dotted with scenic ravines, kettle lakes, forested highlands, great golf courses, thoroughbred horse farms, century homes and farms. Agricultural activity plays a significant and highly visible role in the life of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Dairy, beef, pork and poultry farms adorn the countryside, contributing substantially to the local economy.
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Stouffville Country Market every Saturday and Sunday, as you mingle with the many vendors and other bargain hunters. Plan a family day trip to Birdᄍs Trout Pond, a mini-putt at Timber Creek and a dip in Musslemanᄍs Lake. Check out Bruceᄍs Mill Conservation area for hiking, cross-country skiing, picnicking and the maple syrup harvest in the early spring. For an adult day trip, visit Applewood Farm Winery and take in a game of golf at one of the many top-rated clubs only minutes away.
Modern business parks and industrial malls in Stouffville, Gormley and Vandorf provide unlimited opportunities for new business. Whitchurch-Stouffville is home to corporate head offices, high-tech product assembly operations, warehousing centres and prestigious industrial facilities.