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      History:

      The south portion of Aurora Grove was first settled in 1798 by Captain William Graham a United Empire Loyalist who was granted 400 acres of land for his service to the Crown during the American Revolution. Graham’s lots were known as lots 76 and 77. To the north of Graham on lot 78 was Frederick Smith who settled here in 1797. Lot 79 was settled by Charles Fathers in 1797 and Lot 80 was settled by Ebenezer Britton in 1805. The north half of what is now Aurora Grove was part of Whitchurch Township up until 1970 when it became part of the Town of Aurora.

      Overview:

      Aurora Grove is situated just east of downtown Aurora Village. This is a family oriented neighbourhood that revolves around excellent schools, as well as recreational trails and a bike path. The neighbourhood streets are winding and the terrain is hilly. The southeast pocket of the neighbourhood has only recently been developed. This neighbourhood is extremely quiet as shopping and community centres are located on the periphery of the neighbourhood.

      Lifestyle:

      Aurora Shopping Centre located at 14800 Yonge Street which features over thirty merchants including a large supermarket. Smart Centres Aurora located at 14760 Yonge Street is anchored by Winners and State & Main Kitchen & Bar.

      Homes:

      Aurora Grove homes were built mostly in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The architecture is typical of houses from that time period with Neo-Colonial designs that feature brick exteriors, roofs with street facing gables and front of the home attached garages. There are also some pockets of newer estate homes situated in the south end of the neighbourhood that were built in the 2000s, and feature elaborate portico entranceways and built-in double car garages.

      Recreation:

      Sheppard’s Bush Conservation area covers 65 acres in the middle of this neighbourhood providing a beautiful green corridor for all to enjoy. Activities enjoyed at Sheppard’s Bush include over three kilometres of hiking trails, eleven soccer fields, two picnic pavilions and several historic buildings including a maple syrup evaporator hut and the Sheppard family house.

      Arts:

      The Aurora Cultural Centre is based in the former Aurora Schoolhouse at 1886 Church Street. This beautifully restored building is a landmark right off Yonge Street. The Aurora Cultural Centre offers a myriad of programming from instructional classes for all ages, gallery exhibitions, concerts and events and summer arts camps. Their facilities are available for rent by community groups, local schools and for special events.

          Aurora Grove Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Medium

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          50 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.