Armitage
History:
Amos Armitage,after whom this neighbourhood is named, emigrated with a group of Quaker families from Catawissa, Pennsylvania, to Upper Canada in or around 1804. He settled on the west half, Lot 92, Concession 1, in what was then part of Whitchurch Township. Armitage was a carpenter by trade and a farmer. He was married to Martha Doane and they had seven children. Amos and Martha were prominent members of the Quaker community. Amos Armitage passed away in 1847 at the age of 83, however his name lives on in the Armitage community. The present day neighbourhood was developed over time beginning in the 1970s, right up to the 1990s which culminated with the opening of the Armitage Village Public School in 1991.
Overview:
Armitage is located in the south central part of Newmarket. It shares a border with the Town of Aurora which is situated south of Saint John’s Sideroad. The frenetically paced Yonge Street forms the west border of the neighbourhood which is in stark contrast to the green corridor that forms the eastern boundary of the neighbourhood including: Bailey Ecological Park, Paul Semple Park and the St.Andrews Valley Golf Club. There are several signs in the neighbourhood indicating that Armitage is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine Greenbelt corridor. This accounts for the varied topography with some very steep hills and lots of winding roads. The focal point of this family oriented neighbourhood is Armitage Village Public School located at 125 Savage Road.
Homes:
The houses in this neighbourhood may best be described as Colonial Suburban or Vernacular. They were built in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They are all brick and most are detached with a few townhome enclaves mixed in as well. These houses are moderate in size and well suited to families. Double car garages at the front of the home figure prominently into the design. The streetscapes are lined with black cast iron street lamps and the roads are long and winding creating a lively and impressive streetscape.
Armitage Stats
Walkability:
Medium
Bikeability:
Low
Public Transit:
Medium
Affordability:
Medium
Greenspace:
Low
Medium
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.