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Keswick vs Sutton vs Jackson's Point: Choosing Where to Live in Georgina

Keswick, Sutton and Jackson's Point are three communities in the Town of Georgina, which had 47,642 residents in 2021. Keswick is Georgina's largest commercial hub, with the ROC, the MURC and the Georgina Ice Palace, and sits near the Highway 404 extension to Ravenshoe Road. Sutton has a historic, walkable downtown on the Black River and is near Sibbald Point Provincial Park. Jackson's Point, known as 'Ontario's First Cottage Country', is a walkable waterfront village with a public harbour and The Briars.

Updated 2026-10-31

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MeasureKeswickSuttonJackson's Point
PopulationPart of Georgina (47,642 in 2021)Part of Georgina (47,642 in 2021)Part of Georgina (47,642 in 2021)
RegionYork Region (Town of Georgina)York Region (Town of Georgina)York Region (Town of Georgina)
CharacterGeorgina's largest commercial hub; Stephen Leacock Theatre in the Uptown coreHistoric, walkable downtown on the Black River'Ontario's First Cottage Country'; walkable waterfront village
RecreationThe ROC, the MURC, Georgina Ice PalaceArt Gallery of Georgina; near Sibbald Point Provincial ParkPublic harbour, The Briars, close to Sibbald Point
Market monthSeptember 2026September 2026September 2026
Median sold price$750,000$803,000$803,000
Average days on market366969
Sales that month2588

Market rows are monthly aggregates for all residential property types; no individual sales are shown. Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx

Keswick

  • Keswick is Georgina's largest commercial hub, with the Stephen Leacock Theatre in its Uptown core.
  • The ROC (26479 Civic Centre Rd) offers summer ropes and climbing and winter skiing, snowboarding and tubing; the MURC (261 Garrett Styles Dr) has pools, gyms and fitness; the Georgina Ice Palace (90 Wexford Dr) has two NHL-sized rinks.
  • Highway 404 was extended 13 km from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road in 2014.

Sutton

  • Sutton has a historic, walkable downtown on the Black River, founded when the Bourchier family built a mill there in the 1800s.
  • The Art Gallery of Georgina and the Georgina Farmers' Market are here.
  • Sibbald Point Provincial Park, near Sutton West, has a sandy beach, camping and a boat launch.

Jackson's Point

  • Jackson's Point is called 'Ontario's First Cottage Country'. Steamers called from 1832 and a rail line arrived in 1881.
  • It is a walkable waterfront village with a public harbour, restaurants and shops, close to Sibbald Point.
  • The Briars resort began as Captain William Bourchier's 1840 manor. The Jennifer Jones Team has an office at 944 Lake Dr E, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0.

Which is right for you?

  • Commuter: Keswick is closest to the Highway 404 extension that reaches Ravenshoe Road. Drive times vary; test your route at rush hour.

  • Family: Keswick has the ROC, the MURC and the Ice Palace. In every community, confirm school assignments by address with the YRDSB School Locator or YCDSB.

  • Downsizer: Sutton's walkable downtown on the Black River and Jackson's Point's walkable waterfront village both put shops and restaurants close by.

  • Waterfront/cottage buyer: Jackson's Point has the public harbour and a long cottage history, and Sutton is near Sibbald Point. Shoreline work is regulated by the LSRCA.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Keswick, Sutton and Jackson's Point separate towns?

No. They are communities within the Town of Georgina in York Region, which had 47,642 residents in the 2021 Census.

Which Georgina community is the main commercial area?

Keswick is Georgina's largest commercial hub.

Which community is closest to Highway 404?

Keswick. Highway 404 was extended 13 km from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road in 2014.

Why is Jackson's Point called 'Ontario's First Cottage Country'?

Steamers called there from 1832 and a rail line arrived in 1881, bringing summer visitors to the lake for about 50 years.

Is Sutton near Sibbald Point Provincial Park?

Yes. Sibbald Point, near Sutton West, has a sandy beach, camping and a boat launch.

Does The Jennifer Jones Team have an office in Georgina?

Yes, at 944 Lake Dr E, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0. Call 416-702-1146; visits are by appointment.

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Still deciding?

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