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East "Gary" as it's known to locals is home to a variety of small businesses, agricultural pursuits. It is situated to the south-west of Dufferin County allowing an easy commute to the south to Brampton, Mississauga, but also to Fergus, Guelph and the Waterloo Region. The Grand River flows through the Township giving the local artists inspiration and the local farmers ample water.

The rolling countryside has inspired several local businesses to locate here, some with international fame such as Jay-Lor, makers of TMR mixers for the agricultural community, others demonstrate the creative passion that is plentiful in Dufferin County such as the unique fire pit designs of Iron Embers. Jay-Lor was the recent winner of the 2015 Dufferin Business Excellence Award for Employer of the Year.

Agricultural businesses such as Woodrill Farms and family owned businesses such as Arthurs Fuels thrive in our community.

 For more information on East Garafraxa, their businesses and services please visit Dufferin Board of Trade.

A Snapshot of East Garafraxa Data

2021 Census Profile - Statistics Canada

  • Population - 2,794
  • Median age of population - 44 years
  • % of population ages 15 and over - 83.57%
  • Total private dwellings - 893
  • Population density per square kilometre - 16.8
  • Land area - 166.5 km2 

Educational Attainment (from 2011 National Household Survey)

  • Total population 15 years and over - 2,110
  • No certificate, diploma or degree - 395
  • High school certificate or equivalent - 570
  • Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma - 165
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma - 590
  • University certificate, diploma or degree - 465 

Labour Force Activity (2011 National Household Survey and Analyst Data)

  • Employed - 1,500
  • Unemployed - 85
  • Not in work force - 600
  • Average Earnings - $41,613 

Primary Occupations (2011 National Household Survey)

  • Sales and service occupations - 260
  • Management occupations - 240
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 220
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 190
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 170
  • Health occupations - 145
  • Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 120
  • Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 100
  • Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations - 75
  • Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport - 50 

Top Employment Industries (by NAICS) (2011 National Household Survey)

  • 31-33 Manufacturing - 200
  • 44-45 Retail trade - 200
  • 23 Construction - 150
  • 61 Educational services - 145
  • 62 Health care and social assistance - 145
  • 41 Wholesale trade - 110
  • 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting - 95
  • 48-49 Transportation and warehousing - 95
  • 54 Professional, scientific and technical services - 75
  • 72 Accommodation and food services - 75
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