Where Town and County Meet”, Essa is located south west of Barrie in Simcoe County, spanning from County Road 90 down to Highway 89. Consisting of the following communities, Angus, Baxter, Colwell, Egbert, Ivy, Thornton, Utopia and many rural areas in between. It’s well known for it’s agriculture, with vast area of potato farms. Many properties are spacious with scenic views and country lifestyle.
Essa is close proximity to highways and major city centres. It also provides many options for elementary and secondary school students and Georgian College is a comfortable commute for college students. Canadian Forces Base Borden is Canada’s largest Canadian Forces training base, located near Angus and a short drive to Barrie.
Essa provides the best of both worlds, a quiet country setting and convenient access to neighbouring city centres. Allowing an uncompromising option for those wishing to purchase a little more property without sacrificing local amenities.
Local Highlight
Tiffin Centre for Conservation located in Utopia considers of forests, wetland & meadow conservation area with a pond, accessible trains, classroom and camping. The Tiffin Centre is a great spot to walk, bike, cross-country ski or snowshoe on a 17 km loop of trails that take you along a mixture of wetlands, forests, open meadows and ancient lake beds. Best part, leashed dogs are welcome! A winter visit is a must with the working sugarbush for a late winter treat!