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Keswick is a community in the south central portion of the
Canadian province of
Ontario. Located north of
Toronto on
Cook's Bay (part of
Lake Simcoe), Keswick is part of the Town of
Georgina. Unlike
Keswick in
England, it's locally pronounced as "Kez-wick".
History
Formerly known as Medina, Keswick is the largest urban community within the
Town of Georgina making up nearly half of Georgina's population of 43,800 with its current population around 21,000. It was once a village within the Township of North Gwillimbury before North Gwillimbury reunited with Georgina in 1971.
The town was formerly considered part of "cottage country" for those who lived in
Toronto up until the late 1980s, when major highway development further opened up access to Keswick, expanding its population and services, transforming Keswick into a
bedroom community for the cities of
Newmarket, Ontario and
Toronto, to the south.
The town has also become a popular destination in Ontario for ice fishing, its season typically running from early January to late March.
Economy
The town boasts a number of shopping areas and attractions along the lakeshore and nearby agricultural areas.
Attractions
- Georgina Ice Palace - sports arena
- Public and private beaches
- Several Marinas and parks
- Keswick Marsh - part of the Holland Marsh
- Stephen Leacock Theatre
- Ice fishing on Lake Simcoe and the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship
Famous residents
- Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame member Whipper Billy Watson was a life-long resident, and he spearheaded the campaign to build the Georgina Cultural Centre in the 1980s, which also houses the Stephen Leacock Theatre.
Keswick is the birthplace (and for a while home) of former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender and current Calgary Flames goaltender Curtis Joseph or Cujo.
Jim Carrey also resided for a time near Keswick at Jackson's Point.
Clubs and associations
Elm Hurst Beach Association - special events; concerts, corn roasts and the annual "See Billy Bob Go" competitions.
Kinsmen Club of KeswickFurther Information
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