Schomberg
30 minutes North-West of TORONTO
In the Heart of King Township

If you are considering moving to a small community but don't want to leave the big city too far behind, consider Schomberg. Schomberg, at the corner of Highway #9 and #27, is in the GTA and just 30 minutes from Toronto. It's an easy commute and on your days off, you can take a bike ride along the rolling countryside or stroll through the village browsing through quaint antique shops and craft stores or if the timing is right, participate in a country auction. Schomberg is a family and senior-oriented community. All your shopping, library, post office, churches and schools are in-town. There are many clubs and organizations such as Lions, 4-H, Guides and Scouts, Chamber of Commerce and several historic and preservation groups. Walk to the arena to watch or play a game of hockey, curling or figure skating. At the Osin-Lions Park they have soccer and baseball in the summer. If you like golf, there are many courses to chose from close by. Move to Schomberg and raise your family in a fresh country atmosphere or retire in piece and quiet.



The Story of Lloydtown and Schomberg

In 1812, Jesse Lloyd, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, built a grist mill nearby. The erection of saw and woollen mills hastened the growth of Lloydtown and, in 1831, it had a post office and several hotels. A leading figure in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837, Lloyd fled to the United Sates when Mackenzie's forces were defeated and died in exile at the age of 53.

For 50 years after its founding by the Jesse Lloyd family, Lloydtown was second in importance as a community to Toronto itself. When the Ontario, Simcoe and Union Railroad was constructed between 1851-55, it by-passed Lloydtown.

The village of Schomberg was settled in1830 and was called Brownsville after the first land owners. By 1860, the village had prospered, becoming the centre of local commerce boasting banks, a mill, taverns and churches.

When the railway came to Brownsville (Schomberg), it converted a private residence into a railway station. Then, in 1927, the railway closed and the house reverted back into being a home.

Surrounding Schomberg are the rolling hills of King Township. To the north are the farms of New Tecumseth and the vegetable growing centre of Ontario - the Holland Marsh - where you can buy fresh vegetables or spend a leisurely day fishing in the canal. A striking feature of King Township is its many horse farms plus a variety of services to assist horse operations including veterinary services and equine hospital; feed and track suppliers; horse transport services and more.

Lloydtown lies to the west of Schomberg from Church Street. Here, starting at the Pioneer Cemetery, is a path which takes you on a ramble through the local countryside and from there you can view the rolling hills of King and Caledon.

To the east are the hamlets of Pottageville and Kettleby, both steeped in history and well worth a country drive, hike or bicycle tour.

Schomberg is now known as the home of Canada's longest running fair - The Schomberg Spring Fair - which is held in May. The tractor pull is held in August and the every popular 'A Main Street Christmas' is the beginning of December each year.

Schomberg has an arena, community hall, library, several churches, elementary Public and Catholic schools, several parks and a lovely historic downtown core.

Ward 2 Councillor Alf Budweth described Schomberg as 'the perfect village' and provided a long list of services it has in terms of sewers, water, sidewalks, a seniors home, LCBO, large IGA, restaurants, lumberyard, car dealership, and an industrial subdivision.