Angus Glen
History:
The backstory on the Angus Glen neighbourhood is quite fascinating. The story begins with Arthur Stollery, who was a prominent mining executive doing his best to emerge from the shadow of his father Frank Stollery, a well-known Toronto clothier. Frank Stollery’s downtown Toronto store “Stollerys”was a landmark at the southwest corner of Bloor and Yonge Streets from the early 1900s right up until 2015, when the iconic store was demolished to make room for a new condominium building. But back to Frank’s son Arthur. It appears Arthur tired of the mining business and being an entrepreneur in his own right, purchased a farm situated at the corner of Kennedy Road and Major MacKenzie Drive with the intention of raising Black Aberdeen Angus cattle and champion thoroughbreds.
Arthur Stollery gave his farm the name, Angus Glen Farm. The operation was a huge success and over the years the farm expanded and grew to encompass 1800 acres. Likely seeking a new challenge and growing weary of the demands of his successful farm; Arthur Stollery, began to transform his farm into a golf course in 1992, with some of the original farm buildings serving as backdrops along the course. Sadly, Arthur Stollery passed away in 1994, just before the course was finished, but the Stollery family completed his masterpiece and the course opened to the public in 1995. In its inaugural year Golf Digest magazine named Angus Glen as the Best New Course in Canada.
In 1996, Arthur’s son Gordon Stollery -another in a long line of Stollery entrepreneurs- took the vision of his father one step further by building a residential community around the Angus Glen Golf Club and a new neighbourhood was born.
Overview:
Angus Glen is one of Markham’s prettiest neighbourhoods. The streets are narrow and tree-lined and feature beautiful heritage inspired homes. Most of the garages are located at the rear off laneways which adds to the ambiance and charm of the neighbourhood. This is a mature community with its own Village Green situated right in the in the centre of the neighbourhood off Prospectors Drive. Two championship golf courses bisect this neighbourhood adding to the beauty and tranquility of the neighbourhood. The northwest part of the neighbourhood off Angus Glen Boulevard is a new section, recently developed with larger homes on bigger lots. The neighbourhood is well served with an ultra modern community centre and library located on the north side of Major Mackenzie Drive. The Angus Glen Tennis Centre a year round facility is adjacent to the community centre.
Lifestyle:
Shoppes of Angus Glen located at Kennedy Road and Major Mackenzie Drive is a very pretty outdoor shopping plaza with a medical office, pharmacy, dentist, wellness clinic, optometrist, dentist, a cafe, coffee shop and a Montessori school.
The Shoppes of Angus Glen located at Kennedy Road and major MThe Village Grocer located at 4476, 16th Avenue is known for its meat department, bakery, deli and fresh produce. There is also a small sit down cafe and a garden centre.
Homes:
The houses in Angus Glen all have a heritage theme. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes from bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes to semi-detached, townhomes and detached houses. The houses are mostly clad in brick or siding with various architectural embellishments. Many of the houses, especially the larger ones feature whimsical second storey front porches that would be a most delightful perch on a hot summers day. The houses are fairly close together on many of the streets and the front lawns are all green and nicely manicured. On many blocks the garages are tucked away at the rear of the house off quaint laneways.
Recreation:
Angus Glen Community Centre and Library located at 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East has two NHL-size arenas each with spectator seating for 450, a swimming pool and a gymnasium. The library also has study rooms and a children’s section.
The Angus Glen Tennis Centre located at 3970 Major Mackenzie Dr E., located adjacent to the community centre is a year round indoor facility with four hard courts. It is operated by the City of Markham.
Arts:
The Markham Arts Council supports over 80 organizations and 850 individuals for a total of over 2000 members living and working throughout York Region and Ontario. You don’t have to be an artist to become a member. This organization welcomes people of all ages and all walks of life to join and take part in all the wonderful events, initiatives and activities that the Markham Arts Council has to offer.
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Angus Glen Stats
Walkability:
Medium
Bikeability:
Medium
Public Transit:
Medium
Affordability:
Low
Greenspace:
High
Recreation:
High
Legend: Low, Medium, High
Commute Times
* 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.