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      History:

      Rougemount was inhabited by First Nations people thousands of years ago. These were prime hunting and fishing grounds. The Rouge Valley was an established water and overland trade route for First Nations involved in the fur trade. When the first Europeans settled here in the early 1800s the Rouge River was used to power grist, saw and flour mills. The present-day neighbourhood began to take shape in the 1970s with new subdivisions being added to the original housing stock from the early 1900s.

      Overview:

      Rougemount as its name suggests is situated on a high plateau of land that is very hilly with lots of trees and greenspace. This is one of Pickering’s most exclusive neighbourhoods with extra large lots and many massive estate style homes that have very generous setbacks from the street. The Rougemount neighbourhood includes colourful floral street planters in the median of the road which sets the tone for the grandeur of many of the homes.

      Rougemount is bordered by the magnificent Rouge Park to the west, South Petticoat Creek ravine valley to the east, Sheppard Avenue to the North and Highway 401 to the south. There are shopping amenities along Kingston Road including Rougemount Plaza situated at the gateway to the neighbourhood off Rougemount Drive. There is a local public school that serves the many families in the neighbourhood. Commuters appreciate the easy access to Highway 401 which provides immediate access to the City of Toronto.

      Lifestyle:

      Rougemount Plaza is located at the gateway to this neighbourhood situated on the northeast corner of Kingston Road and Rougemount Drive. On the south side of Kingston Road is another shopping plaza named Rougemount Square. A plethora of additional shopping options can be found east along Kingston Road.

      Homes:

      Rougemount has some of the largest custom designed estate homes in Pickering. These massive estates are well setback from the road and well treed for lots of privacy. Slightly more modest executive homes comprise the housing stock on the west side of Altonia Road with many ravine lots overlooking the Rouge Park conservation area.

      Recreation:

      Rougemount is bookended by conservation parkland with Rouge Park to the west and South Petticoat Ravine to the east. These public greenspaces provide a myriad of recreational activities for the whole family including: walking, hiking, and cycling. There are also opportunities to enjoy nature with fishing and birdwatching as well as picnic spots and campgrounds.

      Arts:

      Durham West Arts Centre and the PineRidge Arts Council both promote arts 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 Farmers’ Market. In addition to a variety of farm fresh food this market also 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.

          Rougemount Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 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.