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      History:

      Aldershot’s prime location situated between the Niagara Escarpment to the north and Burlington Bay to the south made this area popular with First Nations well before the first european settlers began arriving in the 1790s. The first of these new settlers was William Applegarth of England who was granted a parcel of land by the Crown. Applegarth is credited with coming up with the name Aldershot, in memory of his hometown. By the 1900s Aldershot had emerged as a leading fruit grower, exporting this harvest across North America. Formerly part of East Flamborough Township, Aldershot was annexed by the City of Burlington in 1958. By the 1960s most of the farms in Aldershot had been sold to developers to make room for residential development.

      Overview:

      Aldershot is located on the shores of Lake Ontario overlooking Burlington Bay. Situated in the southwest corner of Burlington, Aldershot shares its west border with the City of Hamilton. The Royal Botanical Gardens forms a natural boundary line on the western edges of this neighbourhood. Aldershot’s main commercial corridor is situated along Plains Road West. This shopping corridor is vibrant and alive thanks to the Aldershot Business Improvement Association. Commuters really like this neighbourhood as Highway 403 is easily accessed off Waterdown Road. At this highway interchange you will also find the Aldershot Go station which offers Go train and bus service as well as Via train service making this neighbourhood extremely handy for commuters travelling anywhere from Hamilton to Toronto. This is a close knit community exemplified by the Aldershot Community Honour Roll which recognizes outstanding Aldershot citizens both past and present.

       

      Lifestyle:

      The Aldershot Village Business Improvement Association on Plains Road represents approximately 250 retailers and professionals. This is a vibrant shopping district with annual year-round events including the Aldershot Community Festival and the Aldershot Farmers’ Market.

      Homes:

      The original housing stock in Aldershot dates from the 1940s and 50s and consists of modest cottage style homes, ranch-style bungalows raised bungalows and Cape Cod style two-storey homes situated on wide lots. The newer detached homes and townhomes built in the 2000s are clustered in residential enclaves with higher densities. These homes feature an attached or built-in garage.

      Recreation:

      Do you love flowers, trees, and birds. Enjoy the great outdoors ? Then you will love the trails and paths of the Royal Botanical Gardens. This is Canada’s largest botanical garden encompassing over 2450 acres of land with formal gardens, forest, marshland and wetlands with 27 kilometres of trails and two canoe launch sites. Bayview Park is located at 1800 King Road in North Aldershot. Bayview Park offers beautiful vistas of Burlington Bay. This large park features a leash free area, model airplane clubhouse with airstrip, and a baseball diamond.

      Arts:

      The Art Gallery of Burlington is located at 1333 Lakeshore Road in the heart of Burlington’s downtown waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a multi-faceted centre that is the home base for 7 different artists guilds operating within the City of Burlington. The AGB also provides studio space for local artists, as well as hosting a myriad of exhibitions, lectures and events and running school programs. The AGB is especially known for its ceramic collection. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a city landmark and source of civic pride. This landmark centre occupies a high profile position in the downtown core at the corner of Locust and Elgin Streets. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is comprised of two theatres. The larger Main Theatre has world-class acoustics and an orchestra pit. It is ideal for theatrical and musical performances and seats 718 people. The more intimate Community Theatre is ideal for smaller scale productions. It seats 225 people.

          Aldershot Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          15 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          30 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.