The Durham Region is quickly becoming one of our nation’s most sought-after areas to raise a family. With a very high quality of life that includes an extensive network of elementary, middle, high school and colleges/universities, the Durham Region is home to many unique and vibrant learning environments. Knox Christian School located in Bowmanville, Ontario,…
With nicer weather right around the corner, kids and parents alike are thinking of warmer days, spring and summer activities and camps. Parents who are looking for quality, year-round sport-themed camp experiences for their children in the Durham Region need to look no further. True North Sports Camps, Toronto’s “go-to” sporting camps, featuring a variety…
Aside from choosing the right home for your family, the most important decision you’ll make when buying a house is choosing the neighbourhood you will live in. Choosing the right community for yourself and your family is an important task, and will require you do to some detective work. Rest assured, however, that the work…
Whitby, Ontario is a town located in the Durham Region and has a population of 130,000 residents. It is located just east of Ajax and is situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It is approximately a 30-minute drive to the GTA and a 40-minute GO Train ride from Whitby Station to Toronto Union…
The Village of Newcastle is a community in the Municipality of Clarington in Durham Region. This vibrant and thriving village is located about 60 km east of Toronto. With its small town charm and unique shops and services, Newcastle is an up-and-coming hot spot for families looking to get more home for their dollar East of the GTA. Concerts in…
With the lack of listings and the number of house hunters booming in Toronto and the surrounding area, many prospective buyers are starting to wonder just how much house they can get for their money in the Durham Region. The first step is to set a budget and decide what area suits your needs. Toronto,…
Courtice, Ontario, has a population of 35,000 and is located in the Durham Region. It is situated 50 km east of Toronto, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, between Oshawa to the west and Bowmanville to the east. Courtice conveniently combines smaller-town living with excellent access to a host of amenities. Due to the…
Oshawa, Ontario is one of the fastest growing cities in Ontario and is home to approximately 162,000 people. It is the largest municipality in the Durham Region. Located 40 km east of Metro Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa is best known as the automotive capital of Canada as General Motors of Canada…
Situated in the municipality of Clarington, Bowmanville has a population of 40,000 people. Located about 75 km east of Toronto and 15 km east of Oshawa along Highway 2, Bowmanville’s history dates back 200 years with the arrival of the first European settlers. Remnants of the town’s early prosperous years are found throughout town, not only in the streetscape of the downtown area,…
The much sought-after village of Brooklin lies within the northern portion of the Whitby, at the intersections of Highway 7 (Winchester Road) and Highway 12. Brooklin is located approximately 60 km northeast of Toronto. The population of Brooklin is approximately 25,000 and growing quickly as GTA families seek larger homes and properties in areas like the…