Sharon & East Gwillimbury homes for sale & market guide
Sharon is a growing community in the Town of East Gwillimbury, York Region, home to the Sharon Temple National Historic Site and many newer family subdivisions.
Written by Michael Barillari, Broker · Updated October 2026
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Living in Sharon & East Gwillimbury
Schools
- Sharon Public School: Public (York Region DSB), JK to Grade 8, first opened in 1858.
- Queensville Elementary School: Public (York Region DSB), opened in 2025, JK to Grade 8 with YMCA child care.
- Holland Landing Public School: Public (York Region DSB) elementary school.
- Mount Albert Public School: Public (York Region DSB) elementary school.
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School: Catholic (York Catholic DSB) elementary school in Sharon.
- High school in Newmarket: East Gwillimbury has no high school yet; students attend Newmarket schools such as Huron Heights. Check boundaries with YRDSB.
Parks and recreation
- Sharon Temple National Historic Site: Built from 1825 to 1832 by the Children of Peace, now a museum.
- Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area: 68 hectares on the East Holland River, on the Nokiidaa Trail.
- East Gwillimbury Sports Complex: Arenas on Mount Albert Road in Sharon.
- Town parks: More than 40 parks, gardens and sports fields across the town.
Shopping and dining
- Green Lane Centre: Yonge Street and Green Lane, with Loblaws, Michaels and PetSmart.
- Upper Canada Mall: Large enclosed mall on Yonge Street in Newmarket.
Getting around
Highway 404 runs north to Woodbine Avenue near Ravenshoe Road, and Yonge Street and Green Lane link to Newmarket. East Gwillimbury GO Station on Green Lane is on the Barrie line, with weekday trains to Union Station taking about an hour. Newmarket GO is also close by.
What is changing
- New schools in Queensville: Queensville Elementary opened in 2025, and a new Catholic elementary school is planned for September 2027.
- York Region sewage works: New sewer and pumping station work in East Gwillimbury, scheduled for 2028 to 2030, to support growth.
School boundaries change; confirm your address with the school board before you buy.
Sharon & East Gwillimbury questions, answered
Is Sharon & East Gwillimbury a good place to raise a family?
Yes. East Gwillimbury has public and Catholic elementary schools in each village, including the new Queensville Elementary that opened in 2025, plus the Sharon Temple, Rogers Reservoir and more than 40 town parks. High school is in nearby Newmarket.
How do I get to downtown Toronto from Sharon & East Gwillimbury?
Take the Barrie line GO train from East Gwillimbury GO or Newmarket GO to Union Station, about an hour. By car, take Highway 404 south.
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