Rural Oshawa
Overview:
Rural Oshawa includes agricultural and livestock farms as well conservation areas. Purple Woods Conservation Area is situated on the spectacular landscape of the Oak Ridges Moraine. You can take in the magnificent scenery from the Oak Ridges Trail. The annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival held in March attracts families from all over Durham Region.
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Lifestyle:
Nearby hamlets including Raglan and Columbus contains local general stores and country stores where you can get essential needs. The largest urban centres are situated in the Windfields neighbourhood and in Brooklin, Whitby.
Homes:
Rural Oshawa has no subdivisions, only farms. And these farms typically have an older Ontario farmhouse or a mid century ranch style bungalow as the main dwelling.
Recreation:
There are numerous golf courses and ski hills in the area. Cyclists love the terrain and scenery and wide open roads of Rural Oshawa. Local conservation areas provide ideal paths for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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Rural Oshawa Stats
Walkability:
Low
Bikeability:
High
Public Transit:
Low
Affordability:
Medium
Greenspace:
High
Recreation:
High
Legend: Low, Medium, High
Commute Times
* 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.