The township of East Garafraxa, or “East Gary” as many call it, is a peaceful, rural community with lots of farmland and forests, rushing rivers, and lots of acreage for sale to design and build your own luxury home.
Located just a 10-15 minute drive from Orangeville, Grand Valley, and Caledon, East Garafraxa offers a quiet country lifestyle with easy access to amenities like shopping, sports and recreation, medical services and more.
East Garafraxa is home to one public elementary school as well as a private academy, The Maples. There is a playground located in Orton as well as a pavilion which is flooded in the winter to make a skating rink. The Orton Community Association holds a baseball program every summer as well as day camps for kids.
Being so close to Erin and Hillsburgh you’ll find ample opportunities for horseback riding, as well as recreational fun like hiking, biking and fishing at nearby Belwood Lake, the Grand River, the Upper Grand Trailway and more.
Whether you want a quaint country home or a large estate complete with your own private ponds, rivers and forests or farmland, East Gararaxa is a great place to bring your ideas and find inspiration for your dream home.
The Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, is a predominately rural community to the west of the Town of Orangeville and within commuting distance of urban centres such as Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener. In East Garafraxa our future is built on a commitment to respect our natural heritage, our sense of community and the land while enhancing our opportunities for growth.