Moonstone, Ontario

Moonstone, Ontario (part of Oro-Medonte township) is a small and tight-knit community nestled in the Northern stretch of Ontario's Simcoe County. Moonstone is centrally located; just a 20 minute drive to Barrie, 15 minute drive to Orillia, 25 minute drive to Midland, or a short 5 minute drive to the nearby town of Coldwater. Moonstone is also easily accessible via HWY 400, and is a popular destination for skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts visiting nearby Mount St. Louis Moonstone Ski Resort. The community itself boasts an adorable elementary school (home of the Mustangs), and a beautiful and well-maintained community park which includes basketball courts, climbing structures, swings, and a football field. Moonstone is rich with wildlife and is a great place to find a trail for a hike, or a walk, and is also a biker's haven with smooth roads and lots of challenging hills for training. The community is quite active on social media, and its members host a variety of annual events including a Santa Claus parade, easter egg hunt, and community garage sales. Moonstone offers the convenience of easy access to cities and towns nearby, with all amenities and attractions, while providing a quiet lifestyle, full of nature and life outdoors for families to explore.

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