Mount Albert is a friendly village with a population of about thirty five hundred people. It is surrounded by a diverse rural district that includes farms, regional forests and conservation areas.

Looking for something to do?  In the late 1800’s many social events were held at either the Valley Mills Hotel or the Royal Oak Hotel. These hotels have since closed, but the village continues to offer many leisure time alternatives. Cultural, recreational and environmental facilities are located in the area. Check out Events to see what's going on. 

Mount Albert was originally settled as a farming community and then developed into a commercial centre. As the population in the village increased more homes were needed. Over time, four subdivisions were built. Many of the original buildings are still in use today. Visit History to find out more.

Within Mount Albert there is a vibrant community of artisans. Each year they open their studios for the Annual Studio Tour.Our Artists page provides a sneak preview of some of their work.

There is a strong volunteer community within Mount Albert. In the village there are a number of clubs and organizations that are active – providing something for all ages. Several of these clubs have been active since the early 1900’s. In particular, our horticultural group was started in 1924 and our Sports Day & Spring Fair, which runs the first weekend in June, has been open every year since 1925.

The first store in Mount Albert was built in 1850 to sell dry goods to the families in the area. As the number of families increased, other businesses opened and the business community flourished. Today there are many businesses and services available in the heart of the village that provide just about anything one could want.

The Iron Horse Time Capsule project is complete. It stands 7 ½ foot high in the shape of a horse. The steel sculpture was designed by a creative team of local artists and was built by a local sculptor, Ross Tanner.

Millennium Garden Project

Interested community members have built a garden at the western entrance to Mount Albert. This garden will be a lasting tribute to East Gwillimbury and to the beginning of the new millennium. 2001.