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Located roughly 50km north of Downtown Toronto, Stouffville, Ontario, is a thriving municipality of the Greater Toronto Area. Its fitting motto is “country close to city” and spans 206 km² on the environmentally delicate Oak Ridges Moraine. Only a short drive from the city, Stouffville proper is the largest community surrounded by quaint villages and rural areas with parks and family-oriented neighbourhoods, with a warm small-town feel.

Schomberg is a village in northwestern King, Ontario, Canada. Situated north of the Oak Ridges Moraine and south of the Holland River, the village is surrounded by natural attractions. Schomberg is accessed via Highway 9, which links Orangeville and Newmarket; via Highway 27 linking Barrie and Toronto; and the Lloydtown-Aurora Road. Its main street is York Regional Road 76, a graceful, curved avenue separate from the local major highways.

In addition to the friendly community atmosphere, the village plays host to several activities throughout the year. An annual tradition is the Schomberg Fair, first held in 1851. It is an agricultural fair featuring a variety of events and activities. It is held every year on the last weekend in May. A more recent annual tradition is Main Street Christmas. This is held one evening in December, during which people celebrate the holiday season by listening to carols, going on hay rides, and viewing ice sculptures, among other things.

Aurora is a vibrant town about 1 hour north of Toronto. Families are attracted to the area for its high-quality schools, safe environment and its location close to nature and yet within an hour of Toronto.  Some hidden gems in Aurora are its 62 parks encompassing over 800 acres, which offer a variety of amenities like splash pads, tennis courts, soccer pitches, and more. Aurora is also home to some of Canada’s top-rated golf courses, including Magna Golf & Beacon Hall and is home to both St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s School.

King Township lies to the east of Caledon, and municipally has a very similar structure. It has a rich history of settlement by the English and the United Empire Loyalists and Quakers from the south. There are many centuries-old homes in the area, restored and still in use. The hamlets, villages and towns within the Township reflect the charm and history of yesterday while being within commuting distance of Toronto and all the attractions of a world-class city directly to the south. King has many small lakes, rivers and streams, large agricultural areas, and rich woodlands. The hills are gently rolling. There is a large equestrian community ranging from hobby farms to large facilities.