FieldGuide issue 09

expert advice • informative interviews • great recipes exciting communities • and more...

- 2016 - SEARCHING FOR YOUR NEW HOME? CONSIDER OUR ESTABLISHED GTA COMMUNITIES! “Your perfect GTA

hen looking for the home that is right for you and your family, there are lifestyle starts with a lot of factors to consider. Location is of course paramount. In the GTA this means finding a neighbourhood that gives you the access to natural Fieldgate Homes. and urban amenities that you desire, as well as being within a convenient Wdistance to your place of work. Beyond location though, you really need to find a home buying opportunity that inspires confidence; one that features a home product that ” has a proven track record for both quality of construction and functionality of design. This is one of the best approaches to ensure that you are purchasing a home and a neighbourhood that you and your family will enjoy over time. A great way to choose the right home and community for your family is to simply see the existing homes in the community for yourself. That’s why our current home communities offer such an exciting opportunity for GTA homebuyers. Valleylands in , Impressions in and Blue Sky in Stouffville are already home to many hundreds of satisfied residents. When visiting our Presentation Centres, we often encourage homebuyers to take a quick drive through these earlier phases of the communities to see the remarkably consistent high levels of quality and style that they can enjoy when they purchase in a Fieldgate Homes community. Learn more about the current releases at these highly popular established communities below.

Valleylands — West Brampton Located in the majestic Credit River Valley, Valleylands is already home to hundreds of satisfied families. Situated in convenient proximity to schools, shopping and spectacular natural amenities, it’s no small wonder that Valleylands continues to be one of Brampton’s most popular choices among homebuyers. The current release features a signature collection of 38’ and 50’ single detached home designs in a peaceful neighbourhood setting. To learn more about Valleylands and its neighbourhood, check out our special community feature on page 19 of this issue of FieldGuide.

Impressions — Kleinburg When Impressions won BILD’s prestigious People’s Choice Community of the Year Award in 2014, it was already well established as one of the premier new home communities in this popular heritage village setting. With hundreds of families now living at Impressions, this community’s popularity seems to be growing with every new release. Currently available is a wonderful collection of 38’ & 44’ homes designed with the needs of modern families in mind. Learn more about Impressions in our feature article on page 13!

Blue Sky — Stouffville We are also excited to announce that a New Release is now open at our popular Blue Sky community in Stouffville. Discover an exceptional range of fully detached family residences in this spectacular community. You can learn more about Blue Sky’s current release in our New Release special feature on page 06.

Communities Coming Soon — Multiple Locations Fieldgate Homes is proud to offer the same high quality of construction and design at all of its family communities. So a visit to Valleylands, Impressions, or one of our many other established communities is a great way to get a sense of what you can expect from our new communities coming soon as well. As a starting point, we recommend reading our Communities Coming Soon feature on page 06, then taking a drive to one of our established communities to get a sense of the Fieldgate Homes difference as you await the Grand Opening of the community of your choice. MESSAGE FROM FIELDGATE ...03 FALL EVENTS IN Fall is one of the best times to get out and enjoy life in the GTA. Check out these exciting events THE GTA with your family for great times all season long. KREEPY 8 KORTRIGHT OCTOBER 27-29TH KLEINBURG

The Kortright Centre for Conservation is pleased to host Kreepy Kortright this Halloween season. Featuring a haunted maze, 48 Halloween activities, campfire, frightening 27 forest walk and live Owls! This event is for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult. www.kortright.org/whats-on/ 407 400 44TH ANNUAL MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE 410 NOVEMBER 26TH 404 The 44th Annual Santa Claus parade takes place on Main Street Markham North starting from Highway 7 to 16th Avenue. Featuring floats, marching bands 10 and of course Santa! Don't miss the small candy canes given out to onlookers of the 401 Markham Santa Claus Parade! www.markhamsantaclausparade.com401 407 THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR NOVEMBER 4-13

401 Since 1922 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has been Canada’s most prominent THE WIGGLES: 407 agricultural event. The fair features a host WIGGLE TOWN TOUR 403 of interesting events and exhibits related to livestock, produce, crafts, delicious food OCTOBER 12 and more. Highlights include the annual BRAMPTON rodeo and cattle shows. HALLOWEEN ON QUEEN

www.royalfair.org The Wiggles have now been world famous OCTOBER 29TH PHOTO CREDIT: children’s entertainers for 25 years. Join them407 on 403 TORONTO Wednesday, October 12th at The Rose Theatre in QEW ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Brampton for a family friendly evening of Wiggle Join The Beach Village Businesses for our 4th annual classics that your kids are sure to love. Halloween on Queen event! Stop by Kew Gardens and www.thewiggles.com Ivan Forrest Gardens for a Creepy Carnival afternoon!

There will be a costume contest, creepy crawlers, 403 carnival games, entertainers, Halloween crafts, live performances by Sons of Beaches, a scavenger hunt and end the afternoon dancing to Thriller! After 4, head on down to the Fox Theatre where the fun doesn't stop! A Halloween Double Feature will be played! www.insidetoronto.com/events/4888000-- halloween-on-queen/ PHOTO CREDIT: QUEENANNEVIEW.COM

FALL EVENTS IN THE GTA ...05 CHOOSE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, ENJOY THE ULTIMATE GTA

WINERY EXPERIENCE CHOOSENEW RELEASES & COMMUNITIES YOUR AT THE GTA’S BEST LOCATIONSHOME IN STOUFFVILLE! At Fieldgate, we’re always looking for the best locations to plan our vibrant family home communities. If you’re looking for a sophisticated and relaxing weekend outing, you really can’t beat a winery tour. By striving to create that perfect balance of natural beauty and convenient urban amenities and providing is lucky to have several amazing wine regions to choose from, but not too many people know that the GTA’s best selection of acclaimed home designs, we pride ourselves on creating communities that are you can enjoy the winery experience right in the GTA in Stouffville’s blossoming wine region. There are now truly second to none. We’ll be opening several new communities in the coming months, 3 wineries in the Stouffville area for you to discover. Visit one this weekend to enjoy some exceptional local giving you even more opportunities to discover the Fieldgate home that is right for you and your family. wines in a fraction of the time it takes to get to Ontario’s other wine country destinations.

WILLOW SPRINGS WINERY GALLUCCI WINERY 01 STOUFFVILLE — OPEN THIS FALL 5572 Bethesda Road, Stouffville 13204 Ninth Line, Stouffville An all new release is now open by appointments at Stouffville’s popular Blue Sky Community. willowspringswinery.ca gallucciwinery.com Featuring a range of single-detached homes in this popular community setting, GTA homebuyers won’t The Testa’s family vineyard spans 11 acres atop Gallucci Winery is a family run vineyard that want to miss this exciting opportunity. the bountiful landscape of the Oak Ridges Moraine. features full bodied reds, easy-drinking whites and Stouffville’s BlueSky is the new-home community The first winery in York Region to receive VQA exceptional ice wines. A tour at Gallucci Winery you’ve been waiting for — a refreshing way of life full Certification from VQA Ontario (Ontario’s wine includes a walk through the vines and a tour of the of old-fashioned charm, set in a dynamic, modern authority). Discover a signature collection of award production area, where samples are served. The and convenient community of mostly detached winning ice wines, reds and whites that are sure to winery also offers a delicious light lunch menu at homes just five minutes north of Markham. Over satisfy even the most discerning palette. its Bistro (reservations required). 1,300 families already call Blue Sky home, and soon there will be another release of new family homes including singles, semis and towns, so there has APPLEWOOD FARM & WINERY never been a better time to call Blue Sky your home 12416 McCowan Rd, Stouffville / applewoodfarmwinery.com too! Inspired by Stouffville’s heritage architecture, the homes at BlueSky Stouffville are crafted in a Applewood Farm and Winery has been a Stouffville landmark for over 40 years. complementary style. Beautifully designed with Victorian, French Second Empire and Tudor influences, In addition to offering a wonderful sampling of wines and alcoholic ciders, the warm exteriors create the most welcoming streetscapes. Decorative trim, gable details and Applewood Farm and Winery also offers apple picking and strawberry picking, delicately pointed arch windows adorn the Victorian-inspired exteriors, creating inviting homes with making it a great outing for the whole family. a unique flair. The sweeping bell roofs, ascending turrets and dormer windows of the French Second Empire elevations make a grandiose statement sure to turn heads. BlueSky also lets you enjoy all the finest modern conveniences with shops, schools, GO Transit, recreation and more all minutes away.

02 THORNHILL — COMING SOON We’re excited to be introducing an all new enclave of luxury townhomes to the prestigious Thornhill Woods neighbourhood. Located at Dufferin and Rutherford, CityLux Towns offers a rare chance to own in one of the few remaining new home communities in Thornhill Woods.

03 WHITBY — COMING SOON Our next master-planned community is Whitby Meadows. It will feature an exceptional selection of 30, 36, 42-ft. single detached homes, semis and freehold townhomes in west Whitby’s finest natural setting. For updates, register at www.fieldgatehomes.com WINERY EXPERIENCE ...07 01

01 03 04 -BRAMPTON LRT Projected to open in 2022, the Mississauga-Brampton LRT line will bring fast, efficient light rail service to 26 stops along Hurontario Street and Main Street. This line will 05 provide easy connections to GO Transit as well as existing Brampton and Mississauga Transit lines, dramatically improving the options for west end commuters.

NEW WAYS TO GET AROUND THE GTA

TRANSITThere are a lot of amazing things aboutEXTENSIONS life in the GTA, but the traffic is not one of them. Thankfully there are some exciting new infrastructure projects happening throughout the region that are poised to make commuting a lot easier at some of the GTA’s most sought-after locations. Here are a few of the new developments you can look forward to!

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EGLINTON 03 HWY. 407 EXTENSION CROSSTOWN LRT Perhaps the most dramatic changes to the region’s traffic infrastructure will be seen in the eastern GTA, Running 19km from Black 02 starting with the new Hwy. 407 extension. By 2017 the initial extension from the highway’s current end Creek Drive in Toronto’s point at Harmony Road will be extended south to Taunton Road and the all new Hwy. 418. west end to Kennedy Station, the Eglinton will feature a mix of both above ground and underground sections HWY. 412 04 spanning 25 conveniently Now open, the all new Hwy. 412 will work in tandem with the coming improvements to Hwy. 407 to located stations throughout make travel easier than ever. This toll controlled-access highway will connect Hwy. 401 in Whitby to midtown Toronto. The Hwy. 407., for lightening fast transit through the region. Eglinton Crosstown LRT is scheduled to open in 2021. 05 HWY. 418 Further east in Durham Region, Hwy. 418 is another all new tolled controlled-access highway that will connect Hwy. 401 with Hwy. 407 in by 2020, for another convenient way to travel across this growing region.

TRANSIT EXTENSIONS ...09 KIDS COOKING NIGHT IS A RECIPE FOR FAMILY FUN

Planning a family cooking night is a great way to teach your kids about responsibility and nutrition!

Eating well is an essential life skill that can help your children perform better in school and grow up healthy and strong. Cooking has also been shown to reinforce skills that are used in math, team building activities and learning to follow instructions. That’s why groups such as Thekidscookmonday.org recommend picking a day every week and having the kids help with the cooking. Sound like fun? Here are a few tips that can help make your first kids cooking night a sure-fire success.

#1 DIVIDE TASKS UP BY AGE AND ABILITY Generally younger children will require more supervision when doing things such as chopping or using the stove. As parents you know your children best, but generally these more dangerous/technical tasks shouldn’t be given to children younger than 10-12 years of age. Younger children can still offer a lot of help in the kitchen with tasks such as measuring, peeling (with a child safe peeler) forming evenly sized patties and grating cheese, etc.

#2 CONSIDER KID FRIENDLY COOKING UTENSILS If you do want your younger children to help with more technical tasks (especially cutting and chopping), you may want to consider purchasing some child safe cooking utensils. Websites such as curiouschef.com offer a wide range of utensils to choose from.

#3 KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES The great thing about kids cooking night is that the opportunity for learning is virtually endless. You can teach the kids about healthy eating by exploring the nutritional content of your meal ingredients. You can teach them about the microscopic world by explaining why hand washing and hygiene are such an important part of the cooking experience. You can even teach them about your family’s cultural heritage by selecting dishes from your native homelands.

#4 HAVE FUN The greatest reward of kids cooking night is to enjoy time spent with the people you love the most, so make sure to have fun with it and you can create memories that will last a lifetime.

KIDS COOKING NIGHT...11 FANTASTIC FALL COLOURS The spectacular shades of autumn don’t just look amazing outside. You can enjoy them inside all year long by incorporating some of the season’s most beautiful colours into your home décor.

PUMPKIN ORANGE IT'S A GREAT TIME TO Best used as an exciting accent colour, Pumpkin can bring a splash of brightness to even the most formal areas in your home. DISCOVER IMPRESSIONS IN KLEINBURG PLUM ith a new release coming this October, neighbourhoods offer convenient shopping destinations — This rich, subdued tone brings the calming there’s never been a better time to such as Mills and others — which offer a host of atmosphere of a cool autumn day right into your discover Impressions. major retailers and top name brands. Golf lovers will be home. It’s perfect for furniture in libraries and your pleasantly surprised by the elite selection of courses available formal dining room. Families from all over the GTA are at locations such as Copper Creek Golf Club, Castlemore Golf Wfalling in love with Impressions — a and Country Club and Riverstone Golf and Country Club. And breathtaking master-planned community that features with easy access to GO Transit as well as Hwys. 400, 427 and over 70 acres of greenspace, community parks, ponds and 407, access to downtown Toronto and the surrounding areas two proposed community schools. will be a quick trip at Impressions. Featuring an ideal location minutes RICH REDS from the heart of the historic village Kleinburg is also home to the world Red can be a challenging colour to work with, but of Kleinburg, this is without a famous McMichael Canadian Art there are many tasteful ways to bring a rusty fall doubt one of the finest new home Collection, an exclusive showcase red into your kitchen or bathroom to create a truly communities in the GTA. The next for Canadian art. This stunning memorable and inviting space. release at Impressions features a collection gives locals and visitors wonderful collection of 38’ & 44’ alike the opportunity to immerse detached homes of unparalleled themselves in the fantastic depth style and distinction. With a number of Canada’s spectacular creative DARK NEUTRALS of acclaimed Fieldgate floor plans to heritage. And those looking to Calming, earthy tones and cool greys comprise choose from, homebuyers are sure to commune with nature will surely be the emotional core of a refreshing November walk find something that meets their families’ lifestyle and needs. enthralled by the Kortright Centre for Conservation, where through a tranquil forest. Bring these colours into visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing Whether you’re looking to enjoy a weekend outing, get the your den, living room or dining room to create and more. kids to school, or run a few quick errands, Impressions keeps your own peaceful fall-inspired retreat. you in touch with all of life’s essentials. A number of public To learn more about Impressions, visit fieldgatehomes. and Catholic primary and secondary schools are available com today or call 905.893.9500 to speak with a sales in the area. The many shops and restaurants of Kleinburg representative. are just minutes away and Vaughan’s many other charming PLACE THE NAME OF EACH FOOD IN THE APPROPRIATE ROW AND THE RED V COLUMN REVEALS A SURPRISE. KIDZ CORNER

CRAFT CORNER GRATEFULNESS ROCKS To create your Gratefulness Rocks, you simply need to collect a nice selection of smooth, flat rocks from your This fun and easy project is a great way to combine backyard or local beach. This part alone can be lots of the fun of family craft night with some thoughtful fun for the kids! If there are no rocks available close reflection on everything we have to be grateful by you can even order them online from various craft for in life. stores. Once you’ve collected your rocks, you just These colourful rocks make for wonderful need some paint markers, sparkles and Elmer’s glue. Thanksgiving decorations, but can also be used as Then, all that’s left to do is get decorating! year round decorations. When something really exciting happens in the family, you can even take the opportunity to add additional Gratefulness rocks in the future.

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KIDZ CORNER...15 THE FIELDGUIDE TO…THE GTA’S

BEST BIKE TRAILS Allan Gardens Conservatory 01 MARTIN GOODMAN TRAIL | Toronto Toronto’s Martin Goodman Trail is a 56 km segment of Lake Ontario’s 01 waterfront trail. Starting in Etobicoke, going through downtown and heading THE FIELDGUIDE TO THE GTA’S GREATEST out through The Beaches and beyond, the Martin Goodman Trail is your chance to explore countless parks, natural spaces and attractions that line Toronto’s waterfront.

02 DON VALLEY TRAILS | Toronto 02 The Don Valley is typically known for its breathtaking scenery PUBLIC GARDENS If you enjoy spending time outdoors in the GTA, a walk in the park is great — and peaceful natural setting. But it is also known among mountain biking enthusiasts as one of the best destinations for but a leisurely stroll through a beautifully manicured public garden, well that’s even better. mountain bikers of all skill levels. You can access this trail This region is lucky to have a number of spectacular public gardens — both indoor and outdoor — system from many places, but the most popular entrance 03 that your family can explore this weekend. Here are a few of our favourites. for die-hard riders is the Thomas Hauser Memorial Trailhead in the parking lot of Loblaws at 14 Redway Road. BRAMPTON: of spectacular outdoor space. There are also wonderful Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park ranges of indoor and outdoor learning experiences Greenhouse and Tropical Gardens for children and adults that include special programs, 03 CHINGUACOUSY TRAIL | Brampton You can enjoy beautiful floral gardens all year long garden tours, nature day camps and more. This charming trail runs approximately 8 kms and takes riders 04 at Chinguacousy Park. The greenhouse boasts many from the James F. McCurry Victoria Park Arena on Avondale Blvd. tropical plant varieties, and is the perfect place to enjoy TORONTO: northward to Manitou Park at Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive. nature in a comfortable indoor environment during the Allan Gardens Conservatory This paved trail is suitable for riders of all skill levels. cooler months. There’s also a beautiful outdoor garden Founded in 1858, Allan Gardens is one of the oldest that you can enjoy exploring throughout the fall. parks in downtown Toronto. The signature feature of 04 STOUFFVILLE TOWN TRAIL | Stouffville this park is it’s breathtaking Victorian greenhouse, MARKHAM: which boasts a wonderful collection of exotic plants The Stouffville Town Trail is the perfect way to discover the 05 Markham Nature Park and Arboretum from around the world across 5 connected greenhouses beautiful heritage architecture of downtown Stouffville and enjoy Your family can explore 17 acres of manicured that span 16,000 sq. ft. a pleasant bike ride at the same time. This 8 km trail starts in forest and garden at the Markham Nature Park and Memorial Park South, just south of Main Street Stouffville. The trail Arboretum. Featuring a wonderful selection of native : will take you through the park and up to the shops of Main Street, then plants on beautifully landscaped grounds, you won’t Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens continues north, eventually winding its way around the Stouffville Reservoir. soon forget your trip to the Arboretum. While this garden is still in its early stages, the Oshawa Garden Club has big plans for the Oshawa Valley 05 WHITBY WATERFRONT TRAIL | Whitby TORONTO: Botanical Gardens. There are currently two separate Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, the Whitby Waterfront Trail offers Toronto Botanical Garden gardens and numerous striking architectural elements 13 km of family-friendly paved trailways perfect for biking and walking. This Located in North York, the Toronto Botanical Garden to discover, and there is a long-term plan to add even trail takes you through numerous parks and natural areas, providing great features 17 distinctive garden areas spread over 4 acres more to this beautiful community space. opportunities for bird watchers along the meadows of Ronald C Deeth Park. PUBLIC GARDENS ...17 EASY-COOK

IRISH LAMB STEW The cool days of fall are now upon us, and there’s no better way to warm yourself up than this classic Irish Stew recipe.

ince it opened, Valleylands has been a top choice walk north of the community. There are also a number of among Brampton homebuyers. Once you discover public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a INGREDIENTS: COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: this community for yourself, you’ll understand just short distance. why that is. At an ideal location on the west side of • 1 pound cubed lamb meat 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, this is In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is • 1 large onion, halved and sliced 2. Layer the lamb, onion, potatoes, carrot and celery aS place where the valleys surrounding the Credit River offer a also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only • 1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced in a casserole dish, seasoning each layer with parsley, breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland, with salt and pepper as you go. Then pour in the beef major urban conveniences all just moments away. five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced stock and cover tightly. Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Fieldgate Homes is pleased to Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common • 1 large stalk celery, sliced 3. Bake for 90 minutes to 2 hours, until vegetables and continue the success of Valleylands Mall and Bramalea City Centre also • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley meat are very tender. with an all new release of 38’ and 41’ offer wonderful selections of shops • salt and pepper to taste 4. Enjoy! singles now available in this picture and restaurants. For those in search • 4 cups beef stock perfect setting. With a wide range of live entertainment, there’s the of floor plans with four and five Rose Theatre, offering a year-round • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish bedrooms, you can find something calendar of musical and theatrical that is the right choice for your family performances. Golfing enthusiasts here. will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a For most families, school is a top short driving distance, and Toronto priority, so it’s nice to know that is a short commute with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away. Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A new elementary Learn about the New Release of Valleylands at school is now under construction right in the Valleylands www.fieldgatehomes.com today. community that’s now open, and Queen Street Elementary School and Sir William Gage Middle School are just a short FIELDGATEHOMES.COM