King (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
township municipality in York Region, Ontario, Canada
About King (Ontario)
The township of King is predominantly rural. Most residents live in the communities of King City, Nobleton, and Schomberg. The rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine are the most prominent visible geographical feature of King. The Holland Marsh, considered to be Ontario's "vegetable basket", straddles King Township and Bradford West Gwillimbury. King is known for its horse and cattle farms. The lands now part of the township of King were acquired by the British from the Mississauga First Nation in 1787 and 1805. United Empire Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution settled in the area 1802, drawn by the abundant, fertile land being apportioned relatively cheaply to newcomers. Early settlements in the area developed primarily around gristmills and sawmills. These were important economic
Top Attractions in King (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in King (Ontario):
- ★King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC)
- ★Spray Lake Watersports and Activity Centre
- ★Thornton Bales Conservation Area
Where to Eat in King (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hogan's Restaurant and The Hunt Pub
- 🍴Locale
- 🍴PaperCrane Sushi Bar & Bistro
Where to Stay in King (Ontario)
- 🏨Bradford Inn
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