Welcome to Markdale, Grey Highlands
About Markdale, Grey Highlands
Welcome to the charming village of Markdale, Grey Highlands. Markdale offers its residents unique retail shops, heritage churches, and year-round festivities. Markdale is very close to amazing recreation such as Beaver Valley Ski Club, & the Beaver Valley Nordic Ski Club. Chapman’s Icecream is truly what puts Markdale on the map, celebrating 47 years in business! Take advantage of the Markdale Golf and Curling Club and the CP Rail Trail in the warmer seasons. No matter what season it is, Markdale is a great place for outdoor recreation.
Markdale Property Listings
January Grey Highlands Real Estate Market Report
In the Municipality of Grey Highlands there was a 25% increase in the number of properties listed since last month and a 66% decrease when compared to January of 2020. Property sales have seen an 18% increase when compared to last month but have seen no change when compared to the same time last year. The bulk of the sales were in the 7-8 hundred thousand dollar range.
7 Inland Lakes of Grey County Market Report
Brewster’s Lake, Irish Lake, McCullough Lake, Townsend Lake, William’s Lake, Hine’s/Connell’s Lake, Wilcox Lake
Each year we compile a variety of real estate statistics for our surrounding lakes. Since Grey County is such a recreational area, sought after for the beauty of our lakes and outdoor recreational activities, we like to keep track of the growth in our area. You can view the Market Reports below that break down the numbers we have collected.
Markdale Amenities

Local Schools
École MacPhail Memorial Elementary School – Flesherton
Beavercrest Community School – Markdale
École Grey Highlands Secondary School – Flesherton

Local Library
Kimberley Library & Kimberley Memorial Hall – Kimberley
Walter Harris Memorial Library – Markdale
Flesherton Public Library – Flesherton
South Grey Museum & Historical Library – Flesherton

Markdale Grey Highlands Nearest Hospital
Centre Grey General Hospital – Markdale
Community Health Clinic – Markdale
Pharmacy – Markdale
Markdale Gems
Explore each section below to see some of our favourite local spots. You can choose from Arts & Culture, Local Businesses that we love, Outdoor Recreational Activities and Natural Treasures!
History of Markdale, Grey Highlands

Markdale’s present name is derived from Mark Armstrong who, along with his family, was one of the first settlers in the area in 1853. First referred to as East Glenelg and then Corabus, Markdale was founded in 1846 by George Walker and Joseph Price. It was 1888 when Markdale was incorporated into a Village and was home to several businesses including a school, a bank, a wagon shop, a drug store, and three churches.