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Local Links

There are a wide variety of local and regional resources and groups in the area. Check out these links (*please see Disclaimer below) for more information.

York Region
York Region homepage.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Charged with providing leadership in restoring and protecting the Environmental Health and Quality of Lake Simcoe and its Watershed.

King Township
The home page for the Township of King.

Arts Society King
Arts Society King (ASK) is dedicated to celebrating the Arts, Heritage & Nature in King Township. ASK presents month-long the Arts Society King Festival in June and July, and partners with other local groups throughout the year to make King a vibrant place to live.

Concerned Citizens of King Township
The Concerned Citizens of King Township exists to create opportunities for members of the community to foster and support actions that maintain the rural character of the Township and protect its environment.

The Schomberg Skating Club
The Schomberg Skating club offers a learn to skate program for children, an adult learn to skate program, a robust figure skating program and an organized power skating program.

Schomberg Village Association
A new association in Schomberg, dedicated to promoting Village life and community spirit. Information about local activities may be found here.

King Chamber of Commerce
The successor to the Schomberg Chamber of Commerce, the website for the amalgamated chambers of King City, Nobleton and Schomberg (known as the King Chamber of Commerce) can be found here.

Oak Ridges Trail Association
The main objective of the Oak Ridges Trail Association is to develop and secure the Oak Ridges Trail, thereby promoting an appreciation and respect for the Moraine's ecological, cultural and scenic integrity, with the aim of retaining a trail corridor in its natural state. The Association organizes hikes on the Oak Ridges Moraine and disributes a quarterly newsletter in to its members.

Cold Creek Conservation Area
Cold Creek Conservation Area is located is located 3.5 Km north of the King Road on the 11th Concession and south of the 16th Sideroad Township of King. Visit anytime to enjoy 6.5km marked nature trail complete with informational signage.

Schomberg Horticultural Society
The Schomberg Horticultural Society is responsible for (among other things) the creation and maintenance of the entrance garden at Main St, and Highway 27.

Schomberg Agricultural Fair
The Schomberg Agricultural Society is a venerable institution in King Township. In May 2014, the Agricultural Board presented the 164th Annual Schomberg Agricultural Fair.

Schomberg Community Farm
Located on 6 acres in Schomberg, "The Farm" is becoming a destination for anyone interested in healthy local food.

Schomberg Lions Club
The Schomberg Lions Club has been in existence since 1947, and throughout all that time has been dedicated to supporting local groups and causes.

King Township Baseball Association
The KTBA is comprised of volunteer executive members and coaches who offer House League, Select and Rep competition from the ages of four through nine.

Schomberg Red Wings

Schomberg Cougars

King United Soccer Club

Welcome to King United Soccer Club - United We Play! The King United Soccer Club (KUSC) is the union of King City Youth Soccer Club and Schomberg Soccer Club. KUSC is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, established and operated by volunteers to provide children and adolescents in the King City and Schomberg area the opportunity to learn about the game of soccer, enhance their soccer skills and abilities, and to have fun playing this wonderful game.

King Township Library
King Township has a number of Library branches. There is one at the south end of Main Street in Schomberg.

Kettleby
A local community, just a few minutes away from Schomberg.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has provided the Dufferin Marsh Collaborative with funding which will be used to implement recommendations that were made in the Schomberg Community Plan and the Dufferin Marsh Management Plan.

The plan includes developing region wide, curriculum based education plans (aimed at kindergarden to grade 8 audiences), restoring portions of the Marsh, and developing monitoring plans to ensure the future health of the Marsh.

The Dufferin Marsh Collaborative is a steering group founded by the Dufferin Marsh Committee and consisting of the Dufferin Marsh Committee, the Township of King, the Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority, the Schomberg and District Chamber of Commerce and the Schomberg (now King) Parks Committee.


DISCLAIMER: These are external links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. They have been chosen as local links that may be of interest to people visiting or with an interest in the Schomberg, King Township or York Region area. As the Dufferin Marsh Committee has no control over such sites and resources, the DMC is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. The Dufferin Marsh Committee is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.