Property tax and water billing information

King Township water bills for the last quarter of 2023 were delivered in the mail last week. The due date is February 27.

New in 2024, property owners will now receive six water bills a year instead of four, for the billing cycle ending in February, April, June, August, October and December reflecting two months of usage.

Register for the Township's ebilling service to receive an electronic version of your water utility bill directly to your email. Late payments are charged 5% after the due date.

To avoid missing or late payments sign up for automatic withdrawals through the Township’s Pre-Authorized Debit Program (PAD). Download the ebilling and PAD enrollment forms online at king.ca/waterbilling.

Property tax bills are mailed twice a year, once in January and once in June. Each tax notice has two due dates on it. King Township should have received their 2024 interim tax bill in mid-January, with the first installment due on February 21.

Register for the Township's ebilling service to receive an electronic version of your property tax bill directly to your email. Avoid missing a payment by signing up for automatic withdrawals through the Township’s Pre-Authorized Debit Program (PAD).

Download the ebilling and PAD enrollment forms at king.ca/propertytaxes.

Meet the Mayor and Ward Councillors

Meet the Mayor and your Ward Councillor at one of four informal, drop-in sessions running throughout the winter and into spring. Your local leaders work hard to make progress on important issues that face your communities, and they want to connect with you!

These gatherings aim to promote open dialogue and enhance communication and engagement between King Township residents and their elected representatives. Attendees will have the chance to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas in an informal setting. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Session runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is not required.

Mayor Steve Pellegrini will attend all four sessions.

Not sure which Ward you belong to? View the King Township Ward Map️ and read the full bios of Mayor and Council at king.ca/council.

2024 Volunteer Appreciation Awards

Shine a spotlight on the unsung hero in your life who embodies the spirit of selflessness and community service. Nominations for King Township’s 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Awards are open now through March 13. Award categories include: Citizen of the Year, Special Recognition Award: Resident & Non-Resident, Senior Citizen Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement and Youth Award of Merit. For award criteria and nomination details, visit king.ca/awards.

International Women's Day art exhibit opens on Feb. 3

The third annual exhibition in recognition of International Women's Day, Food for Thought, opens on February 3, 2024 at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. The exhibition features the work of 18 Ontario women artists and runs until March 30, 2024. An artist forum is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2024 and a speaker event in early March.

The exhibition is open during regular KHCC opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission rates apply.

The KCHH is located at 2920 King Road, King City.

Vendors wanted for King Food & Drink Fest

Calling all local chefs, caterers, craft beverage makers and restaurants! Since 2014, the annual King City Craft Beer and Food Festival, located at Memorial Park, 25 Doctor’s Lane in King City, has seen many faces over its nine-year run. In celebration of its10th anniversary this year, the events team is excited to share that we’ve decided to expand what’s on the ‘menu’ for 2024! This year’s festival will feature some of the best food and beverage vendors in the area, much to the culinary and sipping delights of foodies from near and far.

To become a food beverage vendor for this exciting festival, please complete the vendor form and email it to events@king.ca.

This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 8 from noon to 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 25 Doctors Lane, King City.

5K run helps raise funds for Southlake

The Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake is a chip-timed 5km road race supporting the Southlake Regional Health Centre.

The Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake is the evolution of the Bob Hartwell Challenge that began in 2002 to pay tribute to local businessman, civic leader and avid runner, Bob Hartwell.

This event has since evolved into one of Southlake’s largest annual event and become a fixture in the community. This year's event takes place on Sunday, April 28. To register or to donate, click here.

Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals at

Cold Creek Conservation Area

There’s snow place like Cold Creek! Snowshoe or cross-country ski on one of three trails that guide you through some of the most scenic areas of Cold Creek Conservation Area, located in Nobleton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced trails to suite all skill levels. Snowshoe rentals cost $10 and cross country ski rentals (including poles and boots) cost $20. Equipment can be rented in the chalet, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details, visit coldcreek.ca.

Snowshoe Run & Fun: Traverse 6.5km of snow-covered trails at Cold Creek Conservation Area in a FREE, instructor-led run for ages 12+ Sunday, Feb 11. at 2-3 p.m.

Snowshoes & Snow Clues: learn proper snowshoeing techniques as a family and go on a guided snowshoe exploration of Tasca Park to identify tracks and signs of the creatures that call this space home. Cost: $16 per person. Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Snowshoes are provided and pre-registration is required. For details, refer to the Winter Recreation Activity Guide at king.ca/recreation.