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      History:

      Lorne Park is named after Marquis de Lorne the Governor General of Canada from 1878-1883. Lorne Park began as a resort and recreation area popular with vacationers from the City of Toronto. This playground by the lake was situated where the Lorne Park Estates is now. By 1886 financial woes brought an end to the resort and Lorne Park was being subdivided and private cottages were being built. By the end of the Second World War Lorne Park Estates was completely built out. The farming village on the north side of Lakeshore Road began to take shape shortly after the Second World War. The opening of the QEW expressway connecting Mississauga commuters to Toronto and Hamilton was the impetus for turning crops into houses and a former cottage community into an urban residential neighbourhood.

      Overview:

      Lorne Park is a popular family oriented neighbourhood located in the southeast section of Mississauga bordered by the QEW highway to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. Lorne Park Estates is an exclusive pocket of homes within the greater Lorne Park neighbourhood. This enclave is situated south of Lakeshore Road. This enchanting pocket features magnificent homes on stately lots lined with a dense forest of towering maple, oak and pine trees.

      Lorne Park Secondary School has won more football titles than any school in Peel Region. Even more impressive they have won multiple OFSAA titles as the best high school football team in Ontario.

      Lifestyle:

      Living just outside the City of Toronto has its advantages. Lorne Park is a quiet family oriented neighbourhood surrounded by ravine and parkland and and prime Lake Ontario waterfront on the south border. And yet Lakeshore Road and the QEW connect residents quickly to wherever they want to go in the GTA. If you have a car this is a convenient neighbourhood in which to live.

      Homes:

      North of Lakeshore Road Lorne Park consists mostly of detached suburban homes on nice lots. The winding streets are pedestrian friendly with wide sidewalks and lined with trees. Front lawns are expansive with ample size garages. South of Lakeshore Road in Lorne Park Estates you will find many of the most expensive lots and estate homes in Mississauga. Some of these stately homes enjoy spectacular views of Lake Ontario.

      Recreation:

      Jack Darling Park is a public waterfront park with a children’s playground, public beaches and picnic areas. Lorne Park has a book club that operates out of Lorne Park Public Library. The Fairfields Swimming Club is a non profit outdoor swimming club owned and operated by its members. They offer swim programs for the whole family.

      Arts:

      The Lorne Park Library located at 1474 Truscott Drive offers a myriad of arts and music programs for children, adults and seniors. Visual Arts Mississauga located at 4170 Riverwood Park Lane offers a myriad of arts programs for children and teens and adults. They also host numerous art events and sales throughout the year.

          Lorne Park Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          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:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          15 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.