Simcoe County facts for kids

Simcoe County is a cool place in Ontario, Canada. It's north of a big area called the Greater Toronto Area and sits between two large bodies of water: Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay. It's also part of a busy region known as the Golden Horseshoe area. The county is quite large, covering about 4,690 square kilometers. In 2011, over 277,000 people lived here.

The county was named after John Graves Simcoe. He was the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, which was an older name for part of Ontario. He named the county after his father, also named John Simcoe.

Discover Simcoe County

Simcoe County is a large and important part of Central Ontario. It's known for its beautiful lakes, forests, and friendly communities. Many people enjoy visiting or living here because of its natural beauty and many activities.

Where is Simcoe County?

Simcoe County is located in the middle of Ontario. It's just north of Toronto, one of Canada's biggest cities. To its east is Lake Simcoe, and to its west is Georgian Bay, which is part of Lake Huron. Being between these two large bodies of water makes it a great spot for outdoor fun.

What is the Economy Like?

The economy in Simcoe County is strong, with two main activities: agriculture and manufacturing. Agriculture means growing crops and raising animals. Manufacturing means making things in factories. A very important company here is Honda Canada, which makes cars. It's one of the biggest employers, meaning it provides many jobs for people in the county.

Towns and Townships

Simcoe County is made up of sixteen different local areas. These areas are called towns or townships. Each one has its own local government.

Here are the towns in Simcoe County:

• Town of Bradford West Gwillinbury
• Town of Collingwood
• Town of Innisfil
• Town of Midland
• Town of New Tecumseth
• Town of Penetanguishene
• Town of Wusaga Beach

And here are the townships:

• Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
• Township of Clearview
• Township of Essa
• Township of Oro-Medonte
• Township of Ramara
• Township of Severn
• Township of Springivater
• Township of Tay
• Township of Tiny, Ontario

There are also two cities, Barrie and Orillia, that are located within Simcoe County. However, these cities are "politically independent." This means they have their own separate governments and do not report to the county government. They manage their own services and decisions.

Images for kids

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  The province of Upper Canada, 1818

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  1850 Tallis Map of West Canada - Simcoe County highlighted in red

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  Map of Simcoe County, its component municipalities, Separated municipalities and CFB Borden.