South Simcoe & Southern Georgian Bay
Clearview
Creemore, Stayner, rural valleys and escarpment landscapes within one large township.
Living in Clearview
Small communities connected by a distinctly rural landscape.
Clearview includes Stayner, Creemore, Nottawa, New Lowell and a collection of smaller rural communities spread across agricultural land, river valleys and the Niagara Escarpment.
The housing experience changes significantly across the township: a walkable Creemore home, a newer Stayner subdivision, a country property near Nottawa and an acreage near the escarpment can all belong to the same municipality.
Township snapshot
Population and land area: Statistics Canada 2021 Census. Settlement context: Township of Clearview planning resources.
Housing character
Village homes, newer subdivisions and rural properties.
Clearview’s housing stock includes historic and newer homes in Creemore and Stayner, village properties in smaller communities, farms, country estates and rural acreages.
Rural purchases can involve wells, septic systems, conservation or environmental features, agricultural uses and property-specific zoning. In settlement areas, walkability and servicing become much more important considerations.
Search Clearview homes →Schools
School assignments vary across a geographically large township.
Clearview is served by Simcoe County District School Board and Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. Because the township covers a large area, the property address should always be used to confirm school assignment.
Public schools serving Clearview
Clearview Meadows Elementary SchoolNottawa Elementary SchoolNottawasaga & Creemore Public SchoolNew Lowell Central Public SchoolStayner Collegiate InstituteCatholic schools serving the broader area
St. Noel Chabanel Catholic SchoolSt. Mary’s Catholic SchoolOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolOur Lady of the Bay Catholic High SchoolSchool information checked against current SCDSB and SMCDSB resources. Exact attendance areas and transportation eligibility vary by address.
Parks & recreation
Trails, rural landscapes and recreation spread across the township.
Clearview’s recreation system includes municipal parks, arenas, community halls, trails and open space across multiple settlement areas.
The township also sits beside major regional recreation assets including the Niagara Escarpment, Bruce Trail connections, Simcoe County forests and the wider trail network toward Collingwood and Creemore.
Annual events & local traditions
A few dates locals look forward to.
Getting to know a place means experiencing it together. These recurring gatherings offer a glimpse of life in and around Clearview.
June
Trail Tunes
Collingwood, Wasaga Beach & Clearview
An outdoor music day connecting neighbouring communities through local trails and live performances.
Event informationAugust
Copper Kettle Festival
Downtown Creemore
Music, artisans and a village gathering rooted in Creemore's brewing tradition.
Event informationAutumn
Small Halls Festival
Community halls across Clearview
Intimate performances, food and community events bring the township's rural halls to life.
Event informationSeasons shown are typical. Dates, venues and programming can change; check the linked event information before planning a visit.
Walkability & getting around
Walkable village cores, rural driving in between.
Creemore and central Stayner offer the strongest walkable environments. Outside those centres, Clearview is predominantly car-oriented because of the distance between villages and rural properties.
Clearview operates a public transit route in Stayner and provides regional connections toward Wasaga Beach and surrounding communities.
Growth & development
A new Official Plan is shaping Clearview’s next 20 years.
Clearview has adopted a new Official Plan with policies for residential, commercial, employment, agricultural and rural lands. Some site-specific sections remain under appeal.
For buyers of rural or development-sensitive properties, land-use designation and future servicing are worth reviewing alongside current market value.
Explore new developments →Clearview or Collingwood?
More rural space or stronger urban convenience?
Clearview offers a broader rural and village landscape, while Collingwood provides a larger concentration of shopping, services, transit and waterfront amenities.
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Community guide compiled from Statistics Canada, Township of Clearview, SCDSB and SMCDSB sources, with supplementary neighbourhood context from HoodQ.