Simcoe County

Simcoe County is an administrative unit in central Ontario that spans multiple municipalities and natural areas. The region lies between Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, containing forests, lakes, and various settlements.

The area was created as an administrative district in 1843 and became an official county in 1850. This change marked the development of regional governance in central Ontario.

The region includes separate municipalities, each with their own community events and local traditions that happen throughout the year. These varied programs reflect the heritage and character of individual towns.

Visitors can find information at local municipal offices or use digital services to access details about different areas. The region is accessible by car, and different starting points allow exploration of various parts of the county.

The county contains extensive forest areas that are part of an early conservation system dating back to the 1920s. This management approach shows a long tradition of land care in the region.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1843

Capital city: Springwater

Part of: Golden Horseshoe

Shares border with: Muskoka District Municipality, Grey County, Dufferin County, Regional Municipality of Peel, Regional Municipality of York, Kawartha Lakes, Regional Municipality of Durham

Website: http://simcoe.ca

GPS coordinates: 44.58333,-79.73333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:56