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      History:

      Stouffville was first settled in 1805 by Abraham Stouffer a Mennonite from Pennsylvania. Stouffer was industrious and seized the opportunity to build a saw and grist mill on the banks of Duffin’s Creek. These businesses flourished and soon attracted more industry and more farmers. By 1832 Stouffville, (originally called Stoufferville) had a population large enough to support its own post office. The arrival of the Toronto and Nipissing railway in 1871 brought further prosperity to Stouffville which incorporated as a Village in 1876.

      In the early 2000s Stouffville entered a new area of prosperity and growth as it became one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. Growth has been steady ever since. Abraham Stouffer would be very proud.

      Overview:

      Stouffville is surrounded by farmland and conservation land. So how do you get here ? Simple; exit Highway 404 at Stouffville Road and drive approximately 10 minutes east through beautiful countryside and you will reach Highway 48 which is the gateway to Main Street Stouffville. The heart of Stouffville begins a little further east at 9th Line and extends along Main Street east to 10th Line. Stouffville is the largest population base in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. It has a vibrant and historic downtown along Main Street that is lined with heritage houses and century old commercial buildings that look like they are straight out of a movie set. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from in town. This is a well rounded family oriented community with outstanding sports and arts facilities. It is surprisingly convenient for commuters who can easily access the Go Train station off Main Street and take the train all the way to Union Station in downtown Toronto.

      Lifestyle:

      Main Street in downtown Stouffville has the ambiance of a small town with a pretty streetscape lined with heritage buildings. Here you wind restaurants and pubs, bakeries and coffee shops as well as clothing boutiques and health and beauty salons, curio and antique shops, and medical and professional offices.

      Homes:

      Stouffville’s housing stock dates back to the the 1880s and features grand Victorian and Edwardian homes as well as as well as Arts and Crafts style homes from the early 1900s. Surrounding these beautiful historic homes are random pockets of frame or brick bungalows, ranch style homes, split-level homes, and neo-colonial detached suburban style homes. Stouffville also has many new townhomes, semi-detached homes, detached homes and low-rise condominiums.

      Recreation:

      Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre located in downtown Stouffville at 2 Park Drive South, is a multi-faceted recreational centre with a gymnasium, fitness centre, indoor pool and multi-purpose community meeting rooms.

      Soccer City located at 45 Innovator Avenue, is an indoor soccer facility offering programs for adults and children.

      Stouffville parks include a variety of features from splash pads and playgrounds to sport courts and sports fields, and a dog park. Stouffville is known for its extensive trail network that is popular with joggers and cyclists as well as dog walkers and those out for a exercise walk surrounded by beautiful scenery.

      Arts:

      The ultra-modern Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment (also known as 19 on the Park) located at 9 Civic Avenue is a multi-purpose event centre with an emphasis on community-based programming. Here Stouffville residents can indulge in a plethora of arts based genres from comedy to musical theatre, and dances to film screenings. The Whitchurch-Stouffville studio tour is held here on the first weekend after Thanksgiving.

      The Latcham Art Centre is located at 2 Park Drive inside the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre. Exhibitions, art classes, workshops and lectures are all offered here.

          Stouffville Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          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:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          45 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.