Kedron

>

>

Kedron
Previous
Next
Click the image to see more of our gallery!
Previous
Next
Click the photos to see more of our gallery!

      History:

      In the early 1800s Kedron was known as Luke Settlements. The Luke family were among the first settlers in this area. One branch of the family had seven sons and they each owned farms in the area. They also operated a saw mill along the Oshawa Creek. Most of the first Kedron settlers immigrated here from England. For the most part they were farmers by trade and deeply religious. Their faith and their experiencing toiling the land would serve them well in their harsh new surroundings as they built log cabins and cleared the forest for farming.

      The church was a focal point of the community from the beginning. In 1863 when the third Kedron church was built it was given the name Kedron Church as members of the congregation made reference to a nearby brook and the surrounding valley that they equated with the  Kidron referenced in the bible. Soon the entire community would adopt the Kedron name albeit with an “E” instead of an “I” which appears to be a derivative spelling of the intended name.

      Overview:

      Kedron is situated in the bucolic Oshawa Creek Valley. It is is presently undergoing a massive transformation from a rural to an urban community. A projected 1500 new homes are slated to be built in Kedron in the coming years, which will bring 22,000 new residents to this community. In order to service this influx of new residents there will a patchwork of new roads as well as four elementary schools, a secondary school, and commercial and retail plazas. Longtime fixtures in this community include Kedron Dells Golf Club and Kedron United Church. Ontario Tech University and Durham College are situated just a few minutes east of Kedron. Commuters enjoy easy access to the GTA as Highway 407 is easily accessed at the north end of Kedron.

      Lifestyle:

      A variety of shops and restaurants can be found along the Simcoe Street North and Conlin Road East commercial corridor.

      Homes:

      Kedron offers a mix of solid brick ranch style bungalows from the 1970s, as well as newer brick or stone two-storey detached executive homes with two or three car garages. Homes slated to be built in Kedron during the next few years include a mix of townhomes, semi-detached homes and apartments.

      Recreation:

      Kedron Dells Golf Club located at 2400 Ritson Road North is set in the picturesque countryside. The golf is as spectacular as the views with the Oshawa Creek meandering through the course. This challenging 18 hole course is open to the public as offering memberships.

      Kedron is a large community park set within the residential district of this neighbourhood. In addition to being a neighbourhood hub for families and dog walkers there are is also a baseball diamond, soccer field, basketball court and children’s playground

          Kedron 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:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          55 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 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.