Holland Landing Area
Historic Ontario village at Holland River's mouth
A riverside community at the head of the East Holland River; visitors pass through for boating, fishing and nearby heritage sites in Ontario's Holland Marsh.
Holland Landing at a Glance#
About Holland Landing#
Holland Landing is an unincorporated community in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, located on the Holland River in southern Ontario. It developed historically as a riverine settlement at the head of navigation on the Holland River.
The area today is a mix of residential neighbourhoods and waterfront parks with a small harbour and local trails along the river; the riverside setting is a focal point for recreation and local boating. The community retains elements of its 19th-century settlement pattern alongside modern suburban development.
Holland Landing lies within York Region, north of the Greater Toronto Area and near the town of Newmarket.
- Waterfront: Sits on the banks of the Holland River and includes waterfront areas, a small harbour and local parks that provide river access and walking trails.
How to Get to Holland Landing#
Holland Landing is reached by car from Highway 404/11 and local roads in the York Region. GO Transit rail and bus services reach nearby Aurora and East Gwillimbury; from those stations a short taxi or local bus will reach Holland Landing. Cycling along regional trails is also popular in summer.
Tips for Visiting Holland Landing#
- Holland Landing has limited public transport options-check GO Transit schedules for nearby stops and expect a short taxi or bus ride to the town centre.
- The Holland Marsh nearby is a specialty-vegetable growing region-plan visits in summer for farm stands and markets.
- Cycling along regional trails is popular in good weather; maps at local visitor centres point out safe routes.
Best Time to Visit Holland Landing#
Summer and early autumn are the best times to experience Holland Landing's agricultural activity and outdoor pursuits.
Weather & Climate near Holland Landing#
Holland Landing's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (864 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -12° - -4° | -15° | 53 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -3° | -14° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 2° | -8° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 17° | 12° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 25° | 19° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 6° | -1° | 83 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 0° | -9° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
