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History:

Orono

Overview:

The Town of Orono is situated in the rural countryside, in the middle of The Municipality of Clarington. Orono has a country charm that includes an historic Main Street that is lined with quaint heritage buildings. Just off Main Street is the Orono Antique Market located in the old Armoury building. This is one of the largest antique markets in Southern Ontario. The Orono Fair held at the Orono Fairgrounds on Princess Street, was established in 1852, and is one of the oldest running fairs in Ontario. Orono Community Memorial Park also known as Buttercup Hollow is a cherished neighbourhood landmark set in the picturesque Wilmot Creek ravine valley.

Lifestyle:

Orono’s charming Main Street is lined with heritage buildings that are occupied by an eclectic mix of interesting small businesses. You will not find any chain stores here. Fixtures along Main Street include: Apple Blossom Flowers, the Orono General Store, Orono Country Cafe, The Fire Hall Bistro, Orono Antique Market, Mister Convenience, Stutt’s Pharmacy and Terren’s Wellness Centre.

Homes:

Orono houses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They range from handsome red brick Victorian and Edwardian houses to charming frame sided cottage style bungalows. The vernacular styles are distinctly Ontario. Sprinkled in with these heritage homes are more contemporary ranch style bungalows and some new infill housing.

Recreation:

Orono provides residents with plenty of recreational opportunities. Orono Community Memorial Park has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, children’s playground and picnic areas. The Orono Arena and Community Centre on Princess Street offers organized hockey leagues, figure skating and pleasure skating. The adjacent Orono Fairgrounds are the place to be the first weekend following labour day for the annual Orono Fair.

Orono Stats

Walkability:

Low

Bikeability:

High

Public Transit:

Low

Affordability:

Medium

Greenspace:

High

Recreation:

Medium

 

Legend: Low, Medium, High

Commute Times

Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
15 Minutes
Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
20 Minutes
Time To Hospital:
20 Minutes
Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
55 Minutes
Time to Closest Highway:
10 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.