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      History:

      The Burlington neighbourhood now known as Shoreacres was originally known as Lot 8 – Concession 4 in the former Nelson Township. The British Crown granted this parcel of land to the illustrious Canadian heroine Laura Secord for her service in the War of 1812 and the battle of Lundy’s Lane. Yes this is the same Laura Secord who has an ice cream and chocolate shop named after her. It turns out Secord never actually settled here and the property changed hands many times before being acquired by William Delos Flatt in 1912. Flatt was a respected real estate speculator who envisioned this prime Lake Ontario waterfront as an exclusive residential community for wealthy families from Toronto and Hamilton. It turns out Flatt’s vision was correct but unfortunately his did not live to see his dream become reality. Hamilton Steel magnate Cyrus Birge later acquired the Shoreacres property. Birge’s daughter Edythe MacKay inherited Shoreacres from her father and in 1930 built a magnificent mansion on the waterfront that set the standard for the collection of estate homes that would later be built around Shoreacres. In 1990 Shoreacres was threatened with demolition. Thankfully it was saved by generous donors led by the Paletta family whose name is now linked forever with the historic mansion.

      Overview:

      Shoreacres is an affluent community located in the southeast part of Burlington. The homes along Lakeshore Road are among the finest in Burlington. They are stunningly beautiful with expansive green lawns shaded by a mature tree canopy. The views of Lake Ontario are spectacular. The landmark Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion sets the tone for the entire neighbourhood. This historic estate was privately owned but is now open to the public. It has one of the prettiest terraced gardens in Burlington with expansive views of Lake Ontario. The traffic calmed streets throughout the neighbourhood are bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Nelson Park located on the north side of New Street is the neighbourhood recreational hub featuring a swimming pool and splash pad, children’s playground, skateboard park and sports fields.

      Lifestyle:

      Shoreacres is right next door to the Downtown Burlington shopping district along Lakeshore Road at Brant Street. This quaint shopping area is beautified with cast iron street lamps and hanging flower baskets. There are lots of fashion and home decor shop as well as coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Fitness facilities, beauty and wellness clinics and medical and professional offices are all located within this shopping area.

      Homes:

      Lakeshore Road and Shoreacres Road are the signature streets in the neighbourhood boasting many extravagant luxury homes, some with as much 5000-7000 square feet of living space. Many of these homes enjoy views of the water with ravine like settings. There are also a large number of three and four bedroom homes in various styles including: two-storey colonial revival houses as well as split-level houses and ranch style bungalows These houses are mostly brick exterior often combined with siding. All the lots in the neighbourhood are wide with 60 feet being the average. These homes have expansive front lawns with houses well set back from the street. Most include a single or double car garage.

      Recreation:

      The signature landmark in the Shoreacres neighbourhood is the Paletta Estate and Paletta Lakefront Park located along Lakeshore Road. The magnificent Paletta stone mansion and the estate property are one of the crown jewels of Burlington. The Paletta mansion is a popular events venue. The Paletta estate grounds feature manicured lawns and formal gardens with walking paths that overlook Lake Ontario. Central Park situated at 2299 New Street has it all. Activities for every age group. Included among the myriad of amenities are a central library, sports fields, baseball diamond, Burlington Lawn Bowling Club, Burlington Seniors’ Centre,  Burlington Tennis Club, Music and Drama Centre,  Central Arena, Rotary Youth Centre and the Central Park Bandshell. Other features in the park include the Central Park community garden and Rotary Memorial Forest. The Roy Edwards YMCA  situated adjacent to Central Park off Drury Lane is a highly regarded and popular centre with a gymnasium, excellent fitness facility and an indoor pool.

      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 seven 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.

          Shoreacres Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

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