Welcome to Durham Region Ajax | Brock | Clarington | Oshawa | Pickering | Scugog | Uxbridge | Whitby Welcome To Durham Region! Just minutes east of Toronto lies Durham Region, a place with rolling hills, farms and small towns. Discover a pleasant mix of rural charm and urban sophistication. Durham Region has something for everyone. Compliments of the Home Savvy Real Estate Team Keller Williams Energy Brokerage, 905-723-5944 Welcome To Durham Region! The City of Pickering - Located on a picturesque waterfront it’s nestled among hundreds of acres of parkland magnificent hiking trails and quaint hamlets. Boating, fishing and water activities are popular pastimes at Frenchman’s Bay, one of the largest natural bays along the north shore of Lake Ontario. A charming waterfront village offers unique opportunities to shop and dine. Stroll along the Beachfront Park boardwalk, part of the Waterfront Trail, and enjoy beach volleyball courts, splash pad/water park and concerts throughout the summer. The Township of Scugog - The township is often the inspiration of many local artists who revel in the rural charm and family friendly lifestyle. Along the shore sits Port Perry, known as “Port” to the locals, a welcoming lakefront community known for its unique boutiques, art galleries and one-of-a-kind shops. The Township of Uxbridge - Straddling the green hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Uxbridge traces its roots to the Quaker settlers who arrived in the area more than 200 years ago. The surrounding countryside boasts outstanding green spaces and an extensive network of trails that has seen Uxbridge designated as “The Trail Capital of Canada.” And then there’s golf. You will find several of the Greater Toronto Area’s top golf courses within Uxbridge. The Town of Whitby - Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a large urban centre. Enjoy state-of-the-art recreational complexes, cultural experiences, and participate in the many year-round events. Outdoor enthusiasts will find thousands of acres of parkland, two provincially significant conservation areas and multipurpose trails. DurhamHomeSavvy.com Welcome To Durham Region! The Town of Ajax - enjoy the Lake Ontario waterfront at ota Rotary Park, a 150-acre green space boasting trails and p playgrounds; also the site of many special celebrations. The town's earliest hub was Pickering Village, now a popular shopping neighbourhood, gathering place, and centre for arts and culture, as well as the site of the annual Pickering Village Jazz Festival. The township of Brock - Beaverton, Cannington and Sunnderland, each with more than a century of history, are the three main towns in this largely rural township on lake Simcoe’s east shore. Winter sees hundreds of ice fishing huts set out on the frozen lake as anglers pursue lake trout, whitefish and perch. Watch boats negotiate manually operated locks on a scenic stretch of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway. Municipality of Clarington - From May’s first apple blossoms to October’s pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Clarington is rich in rural family experiences. It’s also rich in history, boasting many stately old homes and towns that are favourites with filmmakers and visitors alike. Marinas and waterfront parks line Clarington’s Lake Ontario shoreline, which boasts a 17-kilometre stretch of the Waterfront Trail. The City of Oshawa - With a thriving arts scene and three first class post secondary institutions, this spectacular Lake Ontario city has become a dynamic multicultural community. New businesses, a premier sports and entertainment centre and a lovingly restored theatre have brought new vibrancy to the city’s core. Enjoy the opulence of Parkwood, a beautifully preserved grand estate and gardens now a national historic site and explore the Lake Ontario shoreline at Second Marsh and the neighbouring McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve. DurhamHomeSavvy.com Welcome To Durham Region! Durham Region is considered part of the Greater Toronto Area, with the communities of Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington making up the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area. The regional government is headquartered in Whitby. Durham Region consists of the following local municipalities: The City of Pickering, population 91,215 The Town of Ajax, population 107,895 The Town of Whitby, population 123,560 The City of Oshawa, population 151,710 The Municipality of Clarington 85, 790 The Township of Uxbridge 21, 380 The Township of Scugog 22,760 The Township of Brock 12,470 Total population (as of December 2009) : 616,780. Durham Region’s business-friendly environment and high quality of life has led to a dramatic increase in development over the previous decade. With one of the fastest growing populations in Canada, and a forecast population of close to one million people by 2031, Durham Region is an ‘emerging power’ within the GTA. High quality upper and lower tier municipal services and excellent transportation networks, public utilities, and social, educational and health infrastructure support an auspicious blend of urban and rural lifestyles. DurhamHomeSavvy.com Durham Region Real Estate Sales 2012 Durham Region Association of REALTORS® Annual Statistics 2012 Area Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Total # Listings 16,385 2,932 454 2,526 3,859 2,308 571 587 3,148 Total # Sales 10,549 1,947 206 1,705 2,563 1,428 308 319 2,073 Avg. Sell Price 335,991 368,312 279,462 293,570 258,858 398,349 377,256 475,955 370,883 Single Detached 362,654 405,380 276,121 312,936 277,632 469,803 382,324 507,965 398,628 Semi Detached 259,003 328,115 174,500 201,731 200,921 328,896 243,000 323,000 268,826 Condo/ Town 213,532 242,550 200,714 212,150 152,551 258,365 272,357 219,501 Condo/Apt 218,938 207,910 188,235 175,496 242,526 274,000 214,488 248,764 Link 280,783 296,001 267,519 230,632 333,368 273,000 320,000 315,367 Attached Row 278,596 301,422 237,348 226,025 224,761 319,879 339,200 286,071 DurhamHomeSavvy.com The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) uses the following maps to help Buyers narrow their search areas. Please take a moment to review the Cities and their Communities and let your Savvy Agent know what areas you are interested in calling home. To begin your search visit DurhamHomeSavvy.com Home Savvy Real Estate Team Keller Williams Energy Brokerage, 905-723-5944 Pickering & Ajax DurhamHomeSavvy.com Whitby & Oshawa DurhamHomeSavvy.com Clarington DurhamHomeSavvy.com Uxbridge, Brock & Scugog DurhamHomeSavvy.com Durham Region Links Arts, Entertainment, and Dining Durham Tourism - http://www.durhamtourism.ca/ Neb's Fun World World's Largest Five-pin Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre - http://nebsfunworld.com/ AMC 24 Whitby Movie Theater - http://www.amctheatres.com/Whitby/ Cineplex Odeon Oshawa - http://www.cineplex.com/theatres/theatredetails/cineplex-odeon-oshawa- cinemas.aspx Oshawa Generals Hockey Team - http://www.oshawagenerals.com/ Mosport International Speedway - http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp Bowmanville Zoo - http://www.bowmanvillezoo.com/ Education Durham Catholic District School Board - http://www.durhamrc.edu.on.ca/ Durham College - http://www.durhamcollege.ca/ Durham District School Board - http://ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca/DDSBmain.htm Ontario Ministry of Education - http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/ Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/college.html University of Ontario Institute of Technology - http://www.uoit.ca/ Municipal Government City of Oshawa - http://www.oshawa.ca/ City of Pickering - http://www.cityofpickering.com/ Municipality of Clarington - http://www.clarington.net/htdocs/index.html Region of Durham - http://www.durham.ca/ Town of Ajax - http://www.townofajax.com/site4.aspx Town of Whitby - http://www.whitby.ca/ Township of Brock - http://www.townshipofbrock.ca/ Township of Scugog - http://www.township.scugog.on.ca/ Township of Uxbridge - http://www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/ DurhamHomeSavvy.com Durham Region Links Newspapers National Post - http://www.nationalpost.com/ News Durham Region - http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/ SNAP Ajax - http://www.snapajax.com/ SNAP Clarington - http://www.snapclarington.com/ SNAP Oshawa - http://www.snaposhawa.com/ SNAP Pickering - http://www.snappickering.com/ SNAP Whitby The Globe and Mail - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Toronto Star - http://www.thestar.com/ Toronto Sun - http://www.torontosun.com/ Real Estate Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ Canadian Real Estate Association - http://www.crea.ca/ Ontario Real Estate Association - http://www.orea.com/ Tarion Warranty Corporation - http://www.tarion.com/home/ Recreation and Leisure Guide In Ajax - http://www.townofajax.com/Page2505.aspx In Clarington - http://www.clarington.net/OnlineCommunityGuide/ In Oshawa - http://www.oshawa.ca/mun_res/leisure/leis_act.asp In Pickering - http://www.cityofpickering.com/standard/lifestyle/index.html In Whitby - http://www2.whitby.ca/asset/cm-leisure_winteractivityguide- 2010.pdf Transportation Durham Region Transit - http://www.durhamregiontransit.com/durham/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=19 GO Transit - http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/default.aspx Ontario Ministry of Transportation - http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/ Toronto Transit Commission - TTC - http://www3.ttc.ca/ VIA Rail - http://www.viarail.ca/en DurhamHomeSavvy.com Durham Region Links Utilities & Services Bell Canada - http://www.bell.ca/home/ Canada Post - http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/languageswitcher.jsf Enbridge Gas - http://www.enbridge.com/Portal.aspx Rogers Communications - http://www.rogers.com/web/Rogers.portal Toronto Water - http://www.toronto.ca/water/ Veridian Corp. - http://www.veridian.on.ca/ Whitby Hydro - http://www.whitbyhydro.on.ca/home.htm Health Durham Health Connection Line - 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 Environmental Help Line - 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613 ext. 2188 Doctor Search - http://www.cpso.on.ca/docsearch/ Police Emergency – 911 Durham Regional Police - Headquarters: 605 Rossland Rd.