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      History:

      The present day Alton Village neighbourhood is named after Thomas Alton who emigrated to Burlington in 1819 from Westmoreland, England. Alton was industrious and soon amassed 1250 acres of land. Thomas Alton married Charlotte Cleaver and they had 16 children. The Thomas Alton Farmhouse, circa 1860, is still standing at Thomas Alton Boulevard. This Ontario vernacular farmhouse is symbolic of the farming community that once dotted this landscape. The Thomas Alton Farmhouse is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and is privately owned.

      Overview:

      Alton Village is located at the northern tip of the City of Burlington. The vistas looking north are spectacular with views of the mighty Niagara Escarpment providing a green backdrop for the neighbourhood. There is a new urbanism feel to this family friendly neighbourhood which is still very new and filling in around the edges. The focal point of the community is the Haber Recreation Centre situated at 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive which is a shared facility with the Burlington Public Library and Dr. Frank Hayden Secondary School. Across the street from the Haber Recreation Centre is Norton Community Park the largest greenspace in the neighbourhood. This park offers something for everyone with seating areas, a playground, splash pad, skateboard park, sports field, basketball court, and off leash dog area. The 407 ETR highway skirts the northern boundary of this neighbourhood making it an ideal choice for commuters.

      Lifestyle:

      There are shops and restaurants and small plazas all along Walker Line and Appleby Line. Burlington Centre is a regional shopping mall located at 777 Guelph Line. It is just a 15 minute drive from this neighbourhood.

      Homes:

      Alton Village has a nice mix of detached homes and townhomes. Many of the detached homes have dramatic portico entranceways with columns and other architectural features. Most of these homes are brick and or stone with some having stucco or frame accents. Most have double car built-in garages. Alton Village also has an impressive collection of townhomes that feature traditional architectural styles that blend in well with the overall neighbourhood. Most of these townhomes have a built-in single car garage.

      Recreation:

      Haber Recreation Centre has a large bright and airy gymnasium that is used for a myriad of recreational purposes. This facility also has community meeting room. Haber is a shared facility with the Burlington Public Library. Across the street from the Haber Recreation Centre is Norton Community Park the largest greenspace in the neighbourhood. This park offers something for everyone with seating areas, a playground, splash pad, skateboard park, sports field, basketball court, and off leash dog area.

          Alton Village Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Low

          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:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          25 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.