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          History:

          King City was originally known as Springhill a reference to the many natural springs that flow through this rolling countryside. Springhill was an amalgamation of a number of hamlets in King Township including: Springhill, Eversley, Kinghorn and Laskay. When the railway arrived in 1853 there was some confusion with mail delivery as the Springhill name was already being used in Nova Scotia. So the name was changed to King City. The King City railway station is the oldest surviving railway station in Canada ! It has been moved from its original location to the King Township Museum located at 2920 King Road, just East of Jane Street.

          Overview:

          King City is the largest neighbourhood in King Township. This is where the King Township municipal offices are located as well as the King Cultural and Heritage Centre and the King Museum. King City is centred at King Road and Keele Street. Heritage homes line the main streets adding charm and character to the neighbourhood. Neighbourhood amenities include a hockey arena, community hall, seniors centre, public library and a large sports park. King City is situated within the Humber River watershed and thus much of this area is protected conservation lands that provide numerous outdoor recreational opportunities along the King City Trails. The Go Train runs through the middle of King City making this neighbourhood an ideal choice for commuters. Highway 400 forms the western border of this neighbourhood. This commuter highway provides a convenient option for those travelling to the City of Toronto or north to Barrie and cottage country.

          Lifestyle:

          King City has a quaint Main Street village shopping corridor along Keele Street where you will find a number of historical buildings that are home to independent shops and restaurants

          Homes:

          King City has a number of heritage homes clusters around King Road and Keele Street. The first subdivisions in the 1960s consisted of ranch style bungalows on large lots. Many of these homes are now being replaced by much larger new custom designed homes. There are also a fair number of new home subdivisions in King City that date from the early 2000s to the present. One of the first of these communities was The Estates of King Valley. This is an exclusive enclave of homes inspired by French Country architecture. Spring Hill, a boutique condominium complex at Burns Boulevard and King Road is one of the newer communities in King City.

          Recreation:

          Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoThe entrance to the hiking trails is located on the west side of Keele Street, north of King Road. Mountain Bike Trails can be accessed from the east side of Jane Street, north of the 16th Sideroad at Centennial Park.

          The King City Community Centre and Arena at 25 Doctors Lane offers hockey and skating programs. Adjacent to the community centre is King City Memorial Park which includes: tow children’s playgrounds, a basketball court tow baseball diamonds, four mini soccer fields, a skatepark, baseball diamond and two tennis courts.

          Arts:

          Arts Society King is a not for profit community organization enriching all of King Township through arts and culture. Arts Society King has a gallery and office space in the King Heritage and Cultural Centre located at 2920 King Road in King City. This organization organizes a number of programs and events across King Township including: LIVE Music in King Concert Series, Studio Tour King, Schomberg Street Gallery, art shows and gallery exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, historic tours and presentations and educational workshops.

          King City Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          15 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          55 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.