[1] Elmvale is located near Ossossané, which was the largest 16th century Wendat settlement and capital of the confederacy.

The Wendat (named `Huron` by French explorers) called their traditional territory Wendake.

Minor damage was reported to a barn roof and silo, and around 65 mature trees were uprooted.

[4] In 1877 Elmvale's two-story brick school which was partitioned to include secondary classes.

Elmvale is served by the Simcoe County LINX inter-community bus service on its Route 1 - Penetanguishene / Midland to Barrie.