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      History:

      The First Nations people were the first to inhabit this area. The rivers and creeks inland from Lake Ontario where prime hunting and fishing grounds. The nearby rivers and streams also provided canoe navigation routes and shoreline trails for trading purposes.

      In the early 1900s Rosebank was filled with small cottages many of which were seasonal dwellings. The first subdivisions in the neighbourhood were built in the 1970s. In the last few decades there have been a large number of new infill housing developments as the neighbourhood has evolved into one of Pickering’s signature residential neighbourhoods.

      Overview:

      Rosebank is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Pickering with many large custom infill homes. Rosebank is conveniently situated in the southwest pocket of Pickering next to the border with the City of Toronto. Rosebank’s natural boundaries are Highway 401 to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. It is sandwiched between two conservation areas; Rouge Park on the west and Petticoat Creek on the east. The Go railway line which curves its way through Rosebank, is another defining feature of this neighbourhood. Rosebank elementary school is a focal point of this family oriented neighbourhood. Next to the school is a large park with a children’s playground, sports fields and a community tennis club. Shopping is located nearby with a variety of plazas along Kingston Road.

      Lifestyle:

      The closest shopping destination is Rougemount Plaza on Kingston Road. There are a plethora of shopping plazas as you head east along Kingston Road. Pickering Town Centre at Kingston Road, east of Liverpool Road is a regional shopping destination.

      Homes:

      Rosebank has a pretty streetscape with winding tree-lined streets. The housing stock is varied consisting of townhomes, colonial style detached homes, ranch-style bungalows and a growing number of luxury custom infill homes encompassing a variety of architectural styles. Many homes in the neighbourhood enjoy beautiful ravine or waterfront news.

      Recreation:

      Rosebank is blessed with an abundance of parkland with Rouge Park Conservation area on the west and Petticoat Creek Conservation area on the east. These large parklands are ideal for hikes, cycling, x-country skiing and variety of recreational activities. Boating and other water based recreational activities are plentiful in this waterfront neighbourhood.

      Arts:

      Durham West Arts Centre and the PineRidge Arts Council both promote art events in Pickering including the annual Durham West Studio Tour. Esplanade Park adjacent to the Pickering Municipal Complex has a summer concert series hosted by the City of Pickering. Esplanade Park is also the site of the Pickering Farmer’s Market. In addition to a variety of farm fresh food this market includes: music and arts activities for families as well as a variety of artisans showing their work. The City also hosts a summer Waterfront Concert Series at Pickering’s Millennium Square.

      The City of Pickering has an official Dance Company known as SynchroniCity that performs at the annual Easter Parade, Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting, Artfest and other community events.

          Rosebank Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Low

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          10 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          50 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.