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      History:

      Keswick was originally known as Medina (Madina). In 1836 a post office opened in Medina with the name Keswick. The  Keswick name is thought to have a couple of possible origins. The first is attributed to the first people to settle in the area the First Nations Chippewas who named this area “Kes – wa – kick”, which meant “a place of fishing holes. In the early 1800s the first European settlers arrived. Many of these settlers were gentry class families from England. It is possible that these settlers named their new home Keswick, after a market town in northwest England’s Lake District National Park. Both Keswick name origins are plausible if not coincidental.

      Overview:

      Keswick North is a lakeside community situated on the western shores of Lake Simcoe. Keswick North is more densely populated than most Georgina neighbourhoods thanks to recent new home developments off Metro Road which have included the addition of new subdivisions, schools, shopping plazas and places of worship. Most of the shopping options are located off Simcoe Avenue and The Queensway.. The Uptown Keswick Urban Centre centred at crossroads of  The Queensway and Simcoe Church Street is the historic core of the community. This urban centre is where you will find the Keswick Public School, the landmark Keswick United Church and the Keswick Gardens Seniors Apartment complex. Despite recent growth Keswick retains an abundance of greenspace including the North Keswick Conservation Area. This community is also the home of the Stephen Leacock Theatre.

      Lifestyle:

      The Uptown Keswick Business area at The Queensway South and Simcoe Avenue includes grocery stores and shopping plazas with a variety of shops and restaurants.. There are also a plethora of additional shopping options on Keswick’s main streets along The Queensway South and along Woodbine Avenue where you will find large scale retail centres.

      Homes:

      The housing mix in North Keswick is varied. In addition to new home subdivisions there is a fair amount of infill building activity as well as cottages and a pocket of heritage homes off Church Street. Something for everyone. The homes closer to the lake are part of the Keswick Beach Community and include cottages and newer infill builds. New home subdivisions featuring detached brick houses, many with double car garages are prevalent. So too are ranch-style bungalows on generous size lots.

       

      Recreation:

      Keswick North is a waterfront community providing numerous activities including: boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming. There are also numerous walking and hiking trails throughout the neighbourhood. Orchard Beach Golf and Country Club overlooking Lake Simcoe is a shareholder owned course, with associate memberships and pay-as-you-play open to the public.  This course was designed by Stanley Thompson, arguably the most renowned Canadian golf course architect of all time. The view of Cook’s Bay from the ninth tee is is said to be spectacular. The Georgina Gym at 90 Wexford Road is used for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and floor hockey. Also at this location is the Georgina Ice Palace which has two indoor skating pads. The ROC located at 26479 Civic Centre Road is an acronym for Recreational Outdoor Campus. This  multi-amenity facility operates four-seasons with a myriad of activities including: paved walking trails, splash dad, bike course, soccer fields, baseball diamond, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. In the wintertime visitors to the ROC can enjoy skiing on the small hill as well as snow tubing, snowboarding, and tobogganing. There is also an outdoor skating rink.

      Arts:

      Stephen Leacock Theatre at 130 Gwendolyn Boulevard just of the Queensway has a seating capacity for 295 people. It is widely known for its outstanding array of comedic, drama and musical performances from local, national and international artists. This is the home theatre of the Queensville Players a local drama group. The theatre also offers summer drama and film camp. The Gem Theatre located at 11 Church Street is an independent theatre that screens first-run movies. This is also the home of Jericho Youth Services a not-for-profit that has no religious affiliation. This youth centre offers after school programs, day programs and summer camps.

          Keswick North Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          15 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          25 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          60 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.