Walnut Creek Location: Sharon, East Gwillimbury
Walnut Creek sits on Green Lane in the historic village of Sharon, beside Sharon Creek, minutes from East Gwillimbury GO and the Highway 404 interchange.
Drive times from Green Lane, Sharon
The best kind of away isn’t far away at all. Walnut Creek sits in the historic village of Sharon, beside Sharon Creek, with the GO train, Highway 404 and Newmarket’s shops minutes down Green Lane.
Approximate drive times
- East Gwillimbury GO Station~3 min
- Highway 404 (Green Lane interchange)~5 min
- Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket~10 min
- Southlake Health, Newmarket~10 min
- Health & Active Living Plaza~10 min
- Downtown Toronto (via 404)~45 min
Recreation
The new $76.5M Health & Active Living Plaza in Queensville has an 8-lane pool, lazy river, gym, walking track and a public library branch.
Nature & trails
Sharon Creek is right beside the community, with Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area and the Nokiidaa Trail close by.
Heritage
The Sharon Temple, built 1825–1831 by the Children of Peace, is a National Historic Site in the heart of Sharon.
Shopping & daily needs
Shops and restaurants along Green Lane and Leslie Street, with Upper Canada Mall and Southlake hospital in nearby Newmarket.
Living in Sharon, East Gwillimbury
Sharon is one of the original villages of East Gwillimbury in northern York Region. It keeps a small-village feel, with mature trees, Sharon Creek and the historic Sharon Temple, while Newmarket's shops, Southlake hospital and Upper Canada Mall are about ten minutes away.
Commuting to Toronto
East Gwillimbury GO Station on the Barrie line is roughly three minutes from Walnut Creek, with train service to Union Station. Drivers reach the Highway 404 interchange at Green Lane in about five minutes, putting Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill and downtown Toronto within reach.
Growth and value
East Gwillimbury was Canada's fastest-growing municipality in the 2021 Census, growing 44.4% from 2016 to 2021. About three-quarters of the town is protected Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine land, which keeps the countryside around Sharon intact as the area grows.
Recreation and nature
The Health & Active Living Plaza in Queensville has a pool, gym, walking track and library branch. Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area and the Nokiidaa Trail are close by for walking and cycling.
Live beside Sharon Creek, minutes from the GO
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