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A practical guide to Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Uxbridge, and Scugog. Compare prices, commute, schools, lifestyle, local favourites, and the trade-offs that matter before you start booking showings.
Moving north of Toronto is not one decision.
Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Uxbridge, and Scugog each offer a different version of life north of the city. Some are stronger for GO access. Some offer more space. Some lean into waterfront, trails, schools, new builds, heritage streets, or a slower pace.
This guide helps you compare the trade-offs before you start booking showings.
Local Favourites
Buying into a town is not just about the house. It is also about where you get coffee, where you grab pizza, where you take the kids, and where locals actually go. NorthSide TasteHub helps buyers explore the food scene across the NorthSide GTA through community voting.
TasteHub results are community-powered and are not paid rankings or endorsements.
TasteHub results are community-powered and are not paid rankings or endorsements. Local favourites are included for community context only and are not ranked by Finally Home Agents.
All along the 404 corridor
From the DVP/401 interchange north. Drive times are off-peak estimates via Hwy 404. Click any marker to jump to that community.
What does $1M buy you?
The same budget looks very different depending on which community you choose. Here is what $1,000,000 typically gets you across the NorthSide GTA as of Q1–Q2 2026.
A well-maintained 3-bed detached on a 40-ft lot in Aurora Heights or Bayview Wellington — 1980s–90s build, mature street, walking distance to schools. Budget for updates.
View Aurora guide →
A 3–4 bed detached in areas like Armitage, Bristol-London, or select pockets near Stonehaven — often with a double garage and a practical family layout, with finish level varying home to home.
View Newmarket guide →
A 3–4 bed detached, typically in established subdivisions, often around roughly 1,700–2,200 sq ft with a double garage and family-friendly layout. Condition and lot depth vary by street.
View Stouffville guide →
A 3-bed detached on a good-sized lot in communities like Holland Landing, Sharon, or Queensville — with functional living space and room to personalize over time.
View East Gwillimbury guide →
A newer or updated 4-bed detached in communities like Keswick (including Simcoe Landing), often with a nice lot and modern family layout. Waterfront and triple-garage homes are typically above this budget.
View Georgina guide →
A 3–4 bed detached in a subdivision setting with a solid family layout, often with a double garage and yard space. Rural and equestrian-style properties are usually a higher budget tier.
View Uxbridge guide →
A restored Victorian century home steps from Port Perry's Main St and the waterfront, or a 4-bed on Lake Scugog with a dock. Heritage properties unavailable elsewhere at this price.
View Scugog guide →Based on active market conditions Q1–Q2 2026. Properties vary. Market information is provided for general guidance and may change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Aurora, Ontario in 2026?
The average sold price in Aurora is approximately $1,122,000 across all home types (TRREB MLS Q1 2026). Detached homes average around $1,561,000 and townhomes around $918,000. It is currently a buyer's market with approximately 4.2 months of inventory.
Which towns north of Toronto have GO Train access?
Aurora and Newmarket are served by the GO Barrie line with trains to Union Station. Stouffville is served by the GO Stouffville line. East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Uxbridge, and Scugog do not have GO Train stations and are car-dependent for Toronto commuting.
Which community north of Toronto is most affordable?
Georgina has the lowest average sold price among these seven communities at approximately $875,000 (TRREB 2025–2026). Scugog ($960,000) and Uxbridge ($990,000) are also below the $1M average. All three are currently in buyer's market conditions.
How long is the commute from these communities to Toronto?
Off-peak drive times to the DVP/401 interchange vary: Aurora approximately 35 minutes (46 km), Newmarket approximately 45 minutes (55 km), Stouffville approximately 40 minutes (48 km), East Gwillimbury approximately 50 minutes, Uxbridge approximately 60 minutes, Georgina approximately 65 minutes, and Scugog approximately 75 minutes. Peak-hour times are typically 30–60% longer. GO Train options are available from Aurora, Newmarket, and Stouffville.
What is Uxbridge known for?
Uxbridge is officially Canada's Trail Capital with over 300 kilometres of trails on the Oak Ridges Moraine, including the Trans Canada Trail and Durham Forest. It is also known for its equestrian community, heritage downtown, Dagmar Ski Resort, and active arts and theatre scene.
What areas are within Georgina?
Georgina includes Keswick (the largest urban centre), Keswick South, Keswick North, Sutton, Jackson's Point, Pefferlaw, Baldwin, Belhaven, Virginia, and historic lakeshore communities. Sutton and Jackson's Point are popular waterfront areas along Lake Simcoe.