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      History:

      An ancient First Nations Trail carved out of the mountain was still intact when the first settlers arrived here in the early 1800s. That trail became Centre Street which is now the main thoroughfare in the village. Two of the earliest settlers were brothers Rufus and Samuel Birchard who were of Quacker background. The Birchard’s arrived here in 1821 from Vermont. They were instrumental in establishing a community that for a time became known as Birchardville. In the 1840s the name was changed to Newland and in 1864 following a visit by Prince Albert the name was changed once again to the present day Mount Albert.

      Most of the first settlers were farmers, however there were also a complex of mills operating along Mount Albert Creek. The railway passed through Mount Albert in the 1870s connecting it to the rest of York County. The modern era for this community began in 1967 with the opening of the Mount Albert Public School. The boundaries of Mount Albert expanded beyond Centre Street in the 1990s. These new residential developments continued on the outskirts of Mount Albert through the early 2000s right up to the present. Mount Albert currently has about 4,200 residents and is expected to grow to approximately 6000 residents in the coming years.

      Overview:

      Mount Albert as its name would suggest sits atop a high plateau of land in the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine. This community is situated in the eastern most reaches of East Gwillimbury surrounded by countryside. Mount Albert Road is situated east off Highway 48. A long and winding road meanders up a steep hill to Centre Street where you turn north (left) and then descend back down yet another steep hill into the heart of the Mount Albert community.

      Mt. Albert has a proud history and promising future. This community is growing with a number of new home subdivisions on the periphery of the town. Neighbourhood landmarks include the Ross Family Complex and Library off Centre Street and the Vivian Creek Park off Centre Street. The Mount Albert Public School is another pillar of the community.

      Lifestyle:

      There is a Woodland grocery store and a Home hardware on Highway 48. In town along Centre Street are a number of small restaurants serving up chinese food, wings and pizza. There are also a number of professional service businesses on this street.

      Homes:

      Their is a nice collection of heritage homes centred around Centre Street and Mount Albert Road. The core of the community also features ranch style bungalows and detached homes. The newer sections of the community feature pockets of subdivisions that have their own unique identities. Some pockets feature detached Colonial style homes, while other subdivisions feature semi-detached homes or townhomes.

      Recreation:

      East Gwillimbury Sports Complex located at 1914B Mount Albert Road has an indoor ice rink and community meeting rooms. Outdoor facilities include: a baseball diamond, soccer field and children’s playground. The Mount Albert Lion’s Club and Community Centre located at 5057 Mount Albert Road has five mini soccer fields.

      In town the Ross Family Complex located at 19300 Centre Street has a large gymnasium and community meeting rooms. Across the street from the Ross Family Complex, is Vivian Creek Park a beautiful greenspace that offers picnic areas, hiking and bicycle trails, and x-country skiing.

      Arts:

      The Mount Albert Group of Artists meets regularly at the Ross Complex off Centre Street. The groups art is showcased at the Mount Albert Public Library and is also showcased at local business across town.

          Mount Albert Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          25 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          25 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          65 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.