Located at the eastern end of the Greater Toronto Area, Oshawa is a vibrant community, full of opportunity. Oshawa is home to one of the finest colleges in Ontario, an airport, a well-equipped harbor on the Great Lake system, a state-of-the-art hospital, attractive shopping centers, and new sports, recreational and cultural complexes. The city has developed to meet the needs of its growing and prosperous population.
Oshawa is home to the Canadian headquarters and Regional Engineering center of General Motors of Canada Limited. There is much industrial success to the city of Oshawa, and is an ideal destination for business and commercial interests.
Despite the industrial strength of the city, there is serenity about it, as it has many parks and rural areas. One does not need to travel far to take a breather from the bustling city life. Residents are able to enjoy the benefits of "big city life" while avoiding the normally associated high costs and congestion.
Oshawa is merely a 50 kilometer trip to Toronto, therefore residents are able to enjoy all that Downtown Toronto has to offer. Oshawa's location is also convenient for those who wish to venture into the rural, and vacationing areas of Haliburton, and the Kawartha's.
Recreational activities in the city are abundant, and the city has its own OHL team; the Oshawa Generals. There is an annual Waterfront Festival, which kicks off the city's week long Fiesta. The festival attracts more than 100,000 people each year.
There is a full range of housing available in Oshawa. Established neighborhoods in the city core have been handsomely renewed and upgraded over the years. Low density single family homes are the most common housing developments one would find in Oshawa, and the prices are attractive as well, being 40% less than housing costs in neighboring Toronto.
Oshawa is an all-in-one city - it has something for everyone.
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The city of Pickering offers a unique blend of rural and urban Ontario, lying 40 kilometers east of downtown Toronto. The historically designated village of Whitevale, as well as other quaint villages that lie north of the city offer a look a the pastoral qualities of the area, that are still only minutes away from wide variety of shopping, and entertainment.
Pickering is located along the shores of Lake Ontario, which offers not only scenic views but a wide range of recreational and business opportunities as well. Pickering's waterfront is home to Frenchman's Bay; a unique asset to the Great Lakes system, and a designated Environmentally Significant Area. In the Bay there is a rich diversity of vegetation and wildlife that spreads across 85 hectares, for you to discover. The city boasts over 220 hectares of groomed parkland, and has two conservation areas within its borders. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there is not a shortage of areas to explore.
Pickering is a city that is also very involved in arts and culture, and encourages the efforts of local artists. The city has an annual event called "Experience Art", where local artists can display their work at the Pickering Civic Complex. If dramatic arts are more to your liking, Pickering's parks are put to good use when the sun goes down as local theatre groups present many productions under the stars. The city also has the Pine Ridge Art Council which is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality if life within the community, through the development of the arts.
Pickering also has an advisory committee on Race Relations and Equity, made of municipal leaders, cultural associations, students, and various representatives from all areas of the city. The committee works together to promote racial and ethnic harmony throughout the city.
The housing market in Pickering is much like any other larger city. There is a variety of dwellings, from waterfront condos and apartments, and starter homes to larger executives.
No matter how large or small your family or business, Pickering has something to meet all of your needs.
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Port Perry is nestled in the township of Scugog, and is located just over an hour's drive from Metropolitan Toronto. It is situated on and around the shores of Lake Scugog which is one of Southern Ontario's largest bodies of water. The serenity of the water is combined with the gently rolling countryside, and the thriving commercial and business centre of Port Perry. No matter what the season, the lakeside atmosphere of Downtown Port Perry serves as the backdrop for the region's finest shopping, all-season sports activities, quality entertainment and just plain relaxation you'll find anywhere.
Set in Victorian architecture, Downtown Port Perry's unique shops are always full of the latest fashions in clothing & apparel plus eye-catching home furnishings and decor. Art galleries, antiques, bookstores and nooks filled with unique gift ideas and infinite treasures await you.
The tastes of Port Perry are as diverse as the town. Enjoy lunch café style on an open air patio, enjoy an afternoon tea tradition with friends or snack on the freshest selection of candy and sugar cone ice cream found anywhere. Take in a community theatre production or musical performance at Town Hall 1973.
Scugog's Municipal Government located in Port Perry, administers such local matters as fire protection, planning and development, economic development, tax collection, waste collection, recreation services, municipal by-laws, library services and the maintenance of over 400 kilometers of roads. Durham Region is responsible for police protection, waste transfer and landfill sites, sewer and water services, overall planning, social services and economic development for the region.
Port Perry offers housing options from cottages to luxurious lakefront residences, from starter homes to Victorian Mansions. Port Perry is a great year round choice for you and your family. Move to Port Perry and you've got an array of local museums, wineries, art galleries, and shopping at your doorstep. If relaxation is what you crave after work, there's no better place to simply relax and unwind. Enjoy the spectacular views while having a picnic lakeside at Palmer Park or take a stroll down the scenic Boardwalk or Waterfront Trail.
Port Perry offers small town charm, with big city appeal.
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