East “Gary” as it’s known to locals is home to a variety of small businesses, agricultural pursuits and the hamlet of Marsville. 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. For more information on East Garafraxa, their businesses and their services please visit their website.
Link to Township of East Garafraxa
A snapshot of East Garafraxa data:
| 2016 Census Profile – Statistics Canada | |
| Population | 2,579 |
| Median age of population | 42.9 years |
| % of population ages 15 and over | 83.9% |
| Total private dwellings | 922 |
| Population density per square kilometre | 15.5 |
| Land area | 166.07 km2 |
| Educational Attainment (2016 Census) | |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 660 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 210 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 410 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 465 |
| Labour Force Activity (2016 Census) | |
| Employed | 1,450 |
| Unemployed | 55 |
| Not in work force | 600 |
| Average Earnings | $45,584 |
| Primary Occupations (2016 Census) | |
| Sales and service occupations | 280 |
| Management occupations | 245 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 290 |
| Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 160 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 180 |
| Health occupations | 90 |
| Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 45 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 90 |
| Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 80 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 35 |
| Top Employment Industries (by NAICS) (2016 Census ) | |
| 31-33 Manufacturing | 155 |
| 44-45 Retail trade | 160 |
| 23 Construction | 160 |
| 61 Educational services | 115 |
| 62 Health care and social assistance | 80 |
| 41 Wholesale trade | 65 |
| 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 135 |
| 48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 80 |
| 54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 90 |
| 72 Accommodation and food services | 80 |