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      History:

      Stonefarm Park situated on Apricot Street encompasses an old hedgerow that once lined a portion of the driveway that led from Steeles Avenue East up to the Stone family farmhouse. The farmhouse was removed when this neighbourhood was developed but the hedgerow is an important reminder of the site’s heritage.

      The present day neighbourhood was developed between 1960-1980.

      Overview:

      Bayview Fairways-Bayview Country Club Estates is a posh neighbourhood located in the City of Markham and sharing its southern boundary with the City of Toronto. This beautiful neighbourhood features meandering curvilinear streets lined with large evergreen trees. The streets are wide  and there are no sidewalks which make for pretty streetscapes. The neighbourhood is very quiet so much so that the most obvious sounds are that of birds happily chirping from the dense tree canopy found throughout the neighbourhood. The main neighbourhood landmarks include the highly regarded Bayview Glen Public School, Bayview Glen Church and the private Bayview Golf and Country Club situated in the picturesque Don River ravine valley.

      Lifestyle:

      There are a number of small shopping plazas along Steeles Avenue and Bayview Avenue that include supermarkets and small businesses catering to the needs of the local community.

      Homes:

      Bayview Fairways-Bayview Country Club Estates has extremely large lots. The houses are spaced well apart and setback a fair distance from the street with large green front lawns and multiple car garages. The original housing stock dates from 1960-1980 and consists of Colonial and Tudor revival homes as well as ranch style bungalows and enclaves of townhomes. Many of the first generation houses are being torn down and replaced with massive custom designed infill homes designed to impress with their size and dramatic architectural designs.

      Recreation:

      Thornhill Community Centre located at 7755 Bayview Avenue at John Street, has dedicated youth space, twin ice rinks, a therapy pool, two squash courts and a cycle studio. Thornhill Community Centre also contains a gym, one of three City of Markham Health and Fitness Centres, a dance and wellness studio, and the largest of the city’s halls for rent, which can hold up to 500 people. This facility is also home to the Thornhill Seniors Club.

      Arts:

      The Thornhill Community Centre located at 7755 Bayview Avenue at John Street has a large community hall that can be booked for arts events and exhibits. This community centre also contains a public library.

          Bayview Glen Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time To TTC Station:
          15 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          15 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          50 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.