Essa

A break from the city atmosphere.

In the largely agricultural municipality of Essa Township, life is slower pace, a pace that’s in sync with the changing days and seasons. Essa also includes some settlements that offer a taste and a break from the urban as well as the rural: Angus and Thornton, and the Canadian Forces Base Borden.

Living Here

Average Sale

$900,602

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Average Rental

$2,700

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Living in Essa

The township of Essa is unique in location and is truly “where town and country meet”. It's a place for those who love nature with numerous parks, trails, creeks and streams to explore while enjoying the fresh air. Essa has many districts within its boundaries, but none are quite the relevance or size of Angus township and the hamlet of Thornton. These two towns are what Essa life is all about, a smaller hometown vibe away from the rush and commute of Barrie and Innisfil. Communities are close-knit, have just the amenities you need, and have access to all major routes if you need a change of scenery.

CFB Borden’s military museum is one of the largest military museums in Canada. Its collection includes WWI and WWII and post-war armoured vehicles, trucks and planes, as well as uniforms, equipment and other artifacts.

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Rural Routines

Favorable Farming

Outdoor Activities

Family Friendly

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Points of Interest

Things To Do

Tiffin Conservation Centre

The Tiffin Centre is an amazing place for a hike (leashed canine visitors welcome!) or to bring your gear and bike, cross-country ski or snowshoe on 17 km of looped trails that meander through a mixture of wetlands, forests, open meadows and lake beds.

Nottawasaga River

The Nottawasaga River offer canoeist and kayakers of all levels of ability an opportunity to explore a wide variety of ecological habitats. The main branch of the river runs 121 km, starting near Alliston and ending at Wasaga Beach.

Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Centre

The Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary offers a haven for unwanted, abused and injured and exotic and zoo animals, such as tigers, cougars, lions, jaglions, wolves and bears. Tours can be booked for June through August.