The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm

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The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm
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      History:

      Windfields has a rich history that dates back to the 1930s when it was known as Parkwood Stables a successful horse racing farm owned by Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin. McLaughlin was the founder of the McLaughlin Motor Company which would later become General Motors Canada. In 1950 McLaughlin sold his beloved farm to the wealthy industrialist E.P. Taylor. The horse farm then became known as Windfields Farm after Taylor’s successful thoroughbred farming operation, originally located in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood. Windfields Farm would emerge as one of the largest and most successful horse farms in the world. Windfields Farm was best known as the birthplace of Northern Dancer, Canada’s first Kentucky Derby winner and one of the most prolific sires in horse racing history. In the early 2000s the Taylor family saw the writing on the wall for their illustrious farm with urban sprawl encroaching on their doorstep. The Taylor family chose Tribute Homes to develop Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm. The first homes in this new residential development were built in 2004.

      Overview:

      The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm is the signature neighbourhood in the north part of Oshawa. It was developed in the 2010s and built around the former Windfields Farm one of Canada’s most historic thoroughbred horse farms and the birthplace of Kentucky Derby winner Northern Dancer. Residential enclaves and street names within this neighbourhood are named after iconic racehorses from days gone by. The Windfields neighbourhood is still filling in around the edges with new developments that compliment the existing housing stock. The focal points within this neighbourhood are Ontario Tech University and Durham College. These large modern campuses dominate the landscape. The 407 highway forms the north boundary of the neighbourhood making Windfields an ideal choice for commuters.

      Lifestyle:

      RioCan Windfields located at the intersection of Winchester Road East and Simcoe Street North is a mixed-use project currently under development that when complete will add more than 500 condominium townhomes, more than 500 condominiums and over 830,000 sq. ft of retail space to this neighbourhood including big brand name retailers.

      Homes:

      The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm enclave located at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Conlin Road was built in the early 2000s. It was carefully planned to include houses with an Ontario Colonial Revival architectural style combining brick, stone and siding with pretty front porches, shuttered windows and decorative front gabled roofs. The detached houses sit on 30,40, 50, and 60 foot lots and range in size from 1,300-4,000 square feet. Most have a double car garage. The premium homes in the neighbourhood back onto conservation land for added privacy. Later additions to the neighbourhood include a large selection of semi-detached houses and townhomes. The newer townhomes have moved away from the traditional to a more contemporary modern look.

          The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Medium

          High

           

          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
          60 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.