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      History:

      Palgrave was originally known as “Buckstown”. This name was a tribute to local tavern owner Dennis “Buck” Dolan whose hunting skills when it came to large buck dear, were renowned and provided a much appreciated source of venison meat for local families. When a post office was opened in this hamlet in 1869, the name Palgrave was chosen to commemorate Sir Francis Turner Palgrave the editor and publisher of the Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics.

      In 1877 the Hamilton & North-Western Railway terminus opened in Palgrave which brought prestige and prosperity to this community. The railway changed name and ownership over the years but continued to operate a passenger train in Palsgrave up until 1960. The present day neighbourhood began to emerge in the 1960s. Over the years the spectacular landscape of this area has inspired many great Canadian artists.

      Overview:

      Palgrave is a rural village situated in the Caledon countryside on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Palgrave is surrounded by farms and conservation areas. The Palgrave Mill Pond Forest & Wildlife Area located off Highway 50 marks the entry point into this community. This landmark includes two commemorative parks: Palgrave Rotary Park and Palgrave Mills Park which pay homage to the milling industry that once thrived here. Palgrave has a small commercial main street off Highway 50.

      Palgrave is best known for its estate homes and gated communities however there is a also a large number of homes geared towards families and first time buyers north of Patterson Sideroad and west of Highway 50. Palgrave landmarks include the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area and the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park.

      Homes:

      Palgrave is known for its gated estate homes however there is also a large number of modest size homes east of Highway 50 in the area around Palgrave Public School. Most of these homes are ranch style bungalows or Neo-colonial style two-storey houses.

      Legacy Pines west off Highway 50, is a gated adult lifestyle community built in a bucolic setting surrounding a golf course. Palgrave Centennial Estates and Albuon Hills Estates east off Highway 50 along Gibson Lake Drive feature estate size lots with ranch-style and two storey executive homes built in the 1960s and 70s.

      Recreation:

      Caledon Equestrian Park located in Palgrave at 200 Pine Avenue is regarded as the equestrian hub in Ontario averaging 16 events and hosting nearly 10,000 horses per year. The park has held 15 World Cup qualifiers, four Pan Am game Selection Trials, two Olympic Selection Trials and more than 150 National Grand Prix events.

      The Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area is a 306-hectare green space that provides many recreational opportunities including the Bruce Trail Palgrave Side Trail (hiking), the Great Pine Ridge Trail (equestrian), as well as bicycling trails developed by the Caledon Cycling Club.

      Arts:

      The Alton Mill Arts Centre located nearby in beautiful downtown Alton is one of the premiere arts centres in the Greater Toronto Area and the heart and soul of Caledon’s vibrant arts community. Located on picturesque Queen Street the Alton Mills Arts centre is situated inside a historic mill building on the banks of Shaw’s Creek. This arts centre includes 25 studio artists, multiple galleries, a heritage museum, cafes and shops. Alton Mills Arts Centre hosts year round art exhibits, events, art classes, and workshops.

          Palgrave Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

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