Get ready! Your Southgate Adventure begins here!

Culinary Trails

When you visit Southgate, expect an authentic encounter with this country community. The Township has a way of making you feel like you’re home.

A visit to the Township of Southgate is like an immersive trip into rural Canadian culture. The people here know-how to gather and have fun, the old-fashioned way.

Whether taking a full-on vacation, planning a family getaway, a romantic interlude, or just hanging out with friends, Southgate has you covered.

Horse and buggy travelling down a gravel road.

Culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall happiness for both individuals and larger populations. Your emotional and physical well-being is in good hands in Southgate.

The Township of Southgate is experiencing significant growth in residential, commercial and industrial developments, thus creating affordable housing.

Agnes Macphail black and white photo beside an engraving of her on the 10 dollar bill.

Europeans first began settling here in 1840 when pioneer families took up residence in what was then called Mays Corner, and was later changed to McDowells Corners.

Holstein dam with water rushing over the top, view from below.

From gardens and pristine parkland to nature-filled locations perfect for picnicking, exercising or just getting back to basics.

With many small communities connected by an unending grid of County roads and Concessions, you can imagine the many quaint places to discover while driving around in the Township of Southgate.