Located in the southernmost part of Grey County, Ontario, the Township of Southgate acts as a gateway to the region as tourists travel north; because of its location, Southgate is an ideal name. Southgate provides a wealth of opportunities for everyone, from rich agricultural lands, commercial and industrial outlets that offer unique business opportunities to parks and recreational amenities for community events.

Travelling through Dundalk, Holstein, and the surrounding hamlets you’ll see heritage showcased through the Historic Southgate driving tour – depicting the stories of residents from centuries past – and memorials commemorating the birthplace of Agnes MacPhail: Canada’s first female member of parliament. The Township is home to exciting festivals that highlight pieces of its culture such as the Holstein Agro Expo & Rodeo, Holstein Maplefest, Dundalk Dance Festival, Hopeville Kite Festival, and more. Southgate is a diverse place where you can find Diwali celebrations, delicious Jamaican food, quaint farm-stands selling fresh produce, and horse-drawn buggies on the road. Environmental projects are prevalent throughout the Township with companies that convert solid waste and compost to fertilizer as well as large solar farms that double as sheep pastures. Of course, the greatest asset that Southgate has is its residents, who persistently give back through organizing community garden projects, theater productions, meals for the lonely and less fortunate, and mentoring for local youth. As a growing community, this rural municipality continues to welcome and accommodate new residents while seeking to hold on to its proud past.