Beaverton

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Beaverton
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      History:

      Beaverton was first settled in the 1820s. It was originally known as Calder’s Mills. The name was changed to Beaverton in 1835 when the local post office was opened. The name was an obvious reference to the Beaver River which propelled industry and led to the prosperity of Beaverton. Steamships on Lake Simcoe and the  Railway made Beaverton an important centre for commerce.

      Beaverton incorporated as an independent village in 1884. In 1974 it became part of the newly created Township of Brock. For those interested in learning more about the history of Beaverton I recommend visiting the Beaver River Museum which is adjacent to Centennial Park in the heart of Beaverton.

       

      Overview:

      Beaverton is the northernmost community in Durham Region. It is situated on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Beaverton is a picturesque village with a pretty main street shopping area, beautiful parks with lots of amenities, and a busy harbour with a boat launch. The Beaver River meanders through this village which has a slow peaceful pace that you might expect from a community situated in such an idyllic spot.

      Lifestyle:

      Beaverton has a lively shopping district centred along Simcoe Street in the heart of its downtown heritage district. The mix of retailers here includes: hardware stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, a florist, antique shops, restaurants and professional offices.

      The Beaverton Farmers Market is open every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. This market is operated by the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce. The vendors at the market are local producers that sell everything from maple syrup, to fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, and handmade crafts.

       

      Homes:

      Beaverton’s downtown heritage district includes a nice selection of Victorian houses from the middle and late 1800s as well as Edwardian style homes and smaller workman’s cottages from the 1910s and 20s. On the periphery of these villages you will find ranch-style bungalows, split-level homes, and two-storey homes that were constructed from the 1960s, right up to the present.

      Recreation:

      Beaverton is situated on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Beaverton Harbour is one of the busiest boating and fishing spots on Lake Simcoe. The fishing here goes on year round. In the wintertime the harbour is dotted with ice fishing huts. During the summer there are numerous boat charters, and fishing guides that cater to tourists.

      Centennial Park located in downtown Beaverton, includes the Dan McCaskell Basketball Court, a skateboard park, basketball court , beach volleyball, a children’s playground, and nice picnic areas.

      Arts:

      The restored Beaverton Town Hall, circa 1910, located on Simcoe Street is home to the Beaverton Town Hall Players. This theatre group stages a variety of musicals, mysteries, and comedies in the Town Hall auditorium. The mandate of the Beaverton Town Hall players is to encourage all local actors and theatre buffs to pursue their theatrical dreams and aspirations. The East Lake Simcoe Art Association has brought together a diverse mix of artists from Beaverton and the surrounding area. Their members art has been displayed at the Beaverton Town Hall and the Beaver River Museum.

      Beaverton is the home of The Strand Theatre one of the oldest independent movie theatres in Ontario.

          Beaverton Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          30 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          30 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          25 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          90 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          15 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.