Whitchurch-Stouffville is a rural municipality in York Region with one significant urban area. It is located north of Markham, east of Richmond Hill and Aurora, south of Georgina, and west of Durham Region.
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By plane
Whitchurch-Stouffville is served mainly by Toronto Pearson International Airport. From Pearson Airport, you could use several methods to reach Whitchurch-Stouffville. By automobile, you would take 409 East, exit onto Highway 401 East, and then take Highway 404 North, and then exit at Stouffville Road, and then go eastbound.
Taking a taxi, the flat-rate fare to Stouffville is $82-100 depending on where in the municipality.
A few flights also arrive at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport in downtown Toronto. From Billy Bishop, there are several methods to reach Vaughan. By automobile, you could take the Gardiner Expressway Eastbound, Don Valley Parkway Northbound, exit at Stouffville Road, and go eastbound.
By train
Whitchurch-Stouffville is served by GO Transit commuter rail, as well as a heritage railway that goes to Uxbridge. Within Whitchurch-Stouffville are two GO stations: Stouffville GO and Lincolnville GO (terminus), all part of the Stouffville Line. Stouffville Line goes southwest to Union Station. From Toronto, take the Stouffville Line north to either Stouffville or Lincolnville stations. From Uxbridge, take the York-Durham Heritage Railway to Lincolnville GO. From elsewhere, one must transfer at Toronto's Union Station in order to take the Stouffville line.
By car
There are no freeways in Whitchurch-Stouffville. However, Highway 404 forms the western border of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Highway 404 goes north to Georgina, and south to Toronto.
Highway 48 is a provincially maintained highway that starts at Major Mackenzie Drive in Markham. It arrives in Stouffville on the western border of the town.
Arterial roads in Whitchurch-Stouffville are laid out in a grid format, usually 2 km by 2 km. There are few turn restrictions, however, there are more in busier areas. Parking is generally free and readily available, except in downtown Stouffville.
By bus
There is only one bus line in Stouffville, which is 9 Ninth Line. From anywhere south of Whitchurch-Stouffville, one must travel to Markham Stouffville Hospital, which is a bus terminal, to board the bus. This service is run by York Region Transit.
Get around
Whitchurch-Stouffville is a rural and sparse municipality, save for the town of Stouffville. Getting around by car is the best way, although there are limited transit options.
Transit
Whitchurch-Stouffville is served by the York Region's Transit system (YRT and VIVA) as well as the provincial GO Transit.
York Region Transit
York Region Transit is the main local transit agency. Click the link for an overview on bus service in York Region.
York Region Transit operates only one route in Whitchurch-Stouffville. The Route is 9 Ninth Line, which forms a square routing in the town of Stouffville and follows Ninth Line south of the town.
The primary fare media used on the YRT is the Presto Card, which is also usable on many surrounding transit systems, on UP Express between Pearson Airport and downtown, and on GO Transit which provides regional rail and bus service (including service to Niagara Falls). Presto cards may be purchased at many local outlets, and at any staffed GO Transit station, The card costs $6.00, and can be loaded with any desired amount of money. To use the card, tap it on the green reader when entering a bus. A green light and a beep will confirm acceptance. If multiple YRT/VIVA vehicles are used to complete a one-way journey under two hours from your initial tap-on, only a single fare will be charged. Separate fares apply on other transit systems.
GO Transit
GO Buses operate during off-peak times when train service on the Stouffville Line does not operate.
By taxi
Taxis are generally not found on the roads; therefore they cannot be hailed from the street. In order to acquire a taxi, it is best to pre-book a trip using a phone or using the internet.
Ride-share applications such as Uber and Lyft can also be used and are easier to acquire a ride compared to traditional taxis.
By bicycle
Cycling is possible throughout the municipality.
It is a provincial law that cyclists under 18 must wear a helmet, and all riders must have a bike with reflectors and a bell. This is almost never enforced due to the low number of cyclists.
The YRT has taken measures to be welcoming of bicycles. All YRT/VIVA buses have easy to use bike racks.
Beware of right-turning vehicles when you enter an intersection. Drivers usually do not expect cyclists or pedestrians due to the low number of peds and cyclists. Therefore they may not look before they turn, as they only look for other cars.
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- Musselman's Lake
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| Routes through Whitchurch-Stouffville |
| Georgina ← East Gwillimbury ← | N  S | → Markham → END |
