Within Durham Region and part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Township of Scugog is a growing community of approximately 21,580 people surrounding Lake Scugog.
Explore interactive community profile dashboards to learn why the Township of Scugog in the Region of Durham is an exceptional place to live, work, play, and do business.
Visit the Scugog Business Toolkit for information and resources related to starting, expanding or operating a business in the Township of Scugog
Living and Doing Business in Scugog
The Township of Scugog maintains a high quality of life. This fresh, clean and green community is an excellent place to live and do business. We are committed to building a sustainable, diverse community with many economic opportunities. In particular, the Township is committed to facilitating programs and initiatives targeted to improve:
According to Scugog’s 2021 Census Profile, the Township of Scugog has a population of approximately 21,580 people with 86 per cent of the population aged 15 years and older. Scugog’s population is expected to exceed 24,000 by 2028.
As of the 2021 Census, the median income of an individual living in the Township of Scugog was $45,200. The median household income was $108,000.
Other features of Scugog's economy include:
• One of the province's fastest growing arts communities
• Some of the best and most scenic agricultural land in Southern Ontario
• A strong industrial base
Learn more about Scugog's socio-economic landscape by reviewing the 2021 Census Profile.
Located 75 km from Toronto, businesses in Scugog have convenient access to the largest consumer market in Canada and fourth largest region in North America.
Learn more about Scugog's location and proximity to markets.
Our key industries include agriculture, tourism and light manufacturing. The tourism sector provides residents, as well as visitors, access to:
The Township of Scugog offers an accessible local workforce equipped to take on the jobs of tomorrow. Review the following resources for information regarding Scugog’s labour force.
The Township of Scugog is part of a standardized public education system, including the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Durham District School Board.
Follow the links below to browse public school located within the Township of Scugog.
Ambulance services
The Region of Region of Durham Paramedic Services provides the Township of Scugog with emergency ambulance services. Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical services.
Hospital
Operated by Lakeridge Health, Port Perry is home to a full-service community hospital that provides high-quality care to residents of the Township of Scugog and beyond. The Port Perry Hospital is located at:
451 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9
Telephone: 905-985-7321
Walk-in and Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
Medical Associates of Port Perry and the North Durham Family Health Team offer an Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic located at:
462 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9
Telephone: 905-985-2895
Public Health
The Region of Durham offers public health services in the Township of Scugog.
Contact Us
Township of Scugog
181 Perry Street
PO Box 780
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7
Email Us
905-985-7346
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