Pre-Construction Homes Near East Gwillimbury GO Station

Quick answer: East Gwillimbury GO is on the Barrie line, with trains to Union Station and stops including Newmarket, Aurora, Maple and Downsview Park. Walnut Creek by Acorn Developments is about a 3-minute drive from the station and 5 minutes from the Highway 404 interchange at Green Lane: 43 new townhomes in Sharon from the high $500s, launching Fall 2026.

Commute from Walnut Creek

Destination	Approx. time	How
East Gwillimbury GO Station	~3 min	Drive via Green Lane
Highway 404 (Green Lane interchange)	~5 min	Drive
Newmarket (Upper Canada Mall, Southlake Health)	~10 min	Drive
Downtown Toronto	~45 min off-peak	Drive via Highway 404
Union Station	Barrie line train	From East Gwillimbury GO

Drive times are approximate and off-peak. Check gotransit.com for the current train schedule.

The Barrie line at East Gwillimbury

East Gwillimbury GO opened in 2004 and sits between Bradford and Newmarket on the Barrie line. Southbound trains run through Newmarket, Aurora, King City, Maple and Rutherford to Downsview Park, where you can transfer to TTC Line 1, and then into Union Station. When trains aren't scheduled, GO buses on routes 65 and 68 serve the station.

Metrolinx is upgrading the Barrie line as part of the GO Expansion program, aimed at more frequent, two-way service over time. Living near a station on an expanding line is one of the main long-term arguments for buying here.

Who this location suits

Downtown commuters who want a train seat instead of the 404 at rush hour.
Hybrid workers going in two or three days a week who want space at home.
Two-car households where one partner drives the 404 and the other takes GO.
North Toronto commuters working near Downsview or along TTC Line 1, with no need to go downtown first.

Walnut Creek: 43 townhomes beside Sharon Creek

Builder: Acorn Developments (since 1988)
Location: Green Lane, Sharon, East Gwillimbury
Home types: back-to-back and rear-lane townhomes
Price: from the high $500s
Launch: Fall 2026

Get pricing, floor plans and the deposit structure before the public release.

Living in Sharon

Sharon is East Gwillimbury's historic village, home to the Sharon Temple National Historic Site. Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area and the Nokiidaa Trail are close by, and about three-quarters of East Gwillimbury is protected Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine land. Queensville's new Health & Active Living Plaza has a pool, gym and library about 10 minutes away.

Frequently asked questions

Which GO line serves East Gwillimbury?

The Barrie line, which runs from Allandale Waterfront in Barrie to Union Station in downtown Toronto, stopping at East Gwillimbury GO.

How far is Walnut Creek from East Gwillimbury GO?

About a 3-minute drive along Green Lane.

Can I reach the TTC subway from East Gwillimbury GO?

Yes. Barrie line trains stop at Downsview Park GO, which connects to TTC Line 1.

Are there new townhomes near a GO station in York Region under $600K?

Few. Walnut Creek, about 3 minutes from East Gwillimbury GO, starts from the high $500s.

Get Walnut Creek pricing

Presented by UB Realty Inc., Brokerage. Transit service is operated by GO Transit (Metrolinx) and subject to change. Drive times are estimates. Prices and availability are set by the builder and subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.