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      History:

      Baldwin emerged as a hamlet in the early 1800s thanks to a prosperous mill that operated on the banks of the Black River. The first two Baldwin Mills were destroyed by fire. The third mill still was relocated from Keswick in 1879 by its owner William Heise. (It ceased operations in 1968 but is still intact and a neighbourhood landmark.) Baldwin reached its zenith in the late 1800s when it was a stop on the Lake Simcoe Junction Railway.

      Overview:

      Baldwin is a small hamlet consisting of just a few dozen houses situated in the mostly rural south-eastern part of Georgina. Baldwin is located off Highway 48 which includes a random mix of automotive repair, housing supply and and antique shops. Local landmarks include the Baldwin Dam and Mill Pond as well as the Baldwin Conservation Area, and the Lyndhurst Golf Course. Baldwin is surrounded by conservation area and farmland. A parachute school and a small airport are also fixtures in this community.

      Lifestyle:

      Along Highway 48 you will find a handful of antique shops, an art gallery, mechanic repair shop, gas station and convenience store. You have to drive approximately 5 minutes to the nearby village of Sutton to access a greater variety of shops and services.

      Homes:

      There are some houses off Highway 48 and the bisecting concession roads however most of the houses are situated in-town along the Black River which meanders through the neighbourhood. There are a handful of impressive heritage homes along the river along with more modest ranch-style homes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The lots are spacious and well treed however they lack city services with no gas lines and no sewers and no cable or high-speed internet. Water is drawn from wells.

      Recreation:

      Baldwin Conservation area is a 26 hectare forested site on the banks of the Black River in Georgina. A network of unofficial trails provides access to the forest and the nearby Baldwin reservoir. A bench on the bank of the reservoir is a popular bird watching spot.

      Lyndhurst is a public golf course located at 24198 Highway 48. This 18 hole course features elevated tees, tree-lined fairways and water hazards.

      Arts:

      Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery located at 149 High Street in nearby Sutton is a well respected gallery showcasing a variety of art exhibits and events. This arts hub also offers art classes and a summer camp.

          Baldwin Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          20 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          20 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          25 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          58 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          20 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.