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 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).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
