The Town of Bradford West-Gwillumbury has grown immensely in recent years and will only continue to grow in the next decade. Many smaller hamlets like Bond Head, Coulson’s Hill, Deerhurst, Dunkerron, Green Valley, Newton Robinson, and Pinkerton make up the town. With a population of upwards of 35 thousand, you will still find that sense of community you’re searching for amongst urban convenience. As you drive through the town you will see plenty of growing suburban neighborhoods with a range of housing styles like single-family detached homes, townhomes, and condos.
As mentioned, Bradford is rapidly growing as more people are wanting to leave the city but also want to settle somewhere with convenience. The Bond Head development is one of many new developments happening in the town. This new single-family home development by CountryWide Homes is currently in pre-construction and is situated in the hamlet of Bond Head. Its proximity to important amenities and easy access to the highway 400-404 link make this neighborhood a desirable location to live.
Bradford is approximately 45 minutes away from the GTA. For city commuters, highway 400 can be easily accessed via highway 88 or County Road 27. Residents who rely on public transportation the town has two different bus routes to help them move about. The Crosstown route will bring you to the main center where you’ll find the Smart centers Bradford and both Around Town routes will stop through various neighborhoods either North or South depending on which route you take.
For families looking to relocate to the Bradford West Gwillumbury area, it’s important to note that Bradford has two of the best elementary schools in the region according to the Fraser Institute. These schools are Honourable Earl Rowe Public School and St. Charles Catholic School. For local high school options, students can either attend Bradford District High School or Holy Trinity Catholic High School.
EDUKids Child Care Centre is a notable daycare center for toddlers, young children, and school-aged kids. They offer fun experiences on PA Days and have a variety of programs for toddlers and young children that focus on skill development. Additionally, Bradford has recently opened a new state-of-the-art recreation facility that has a fitness center, swimming pool, gym, and two ice pads. The town offers a variety of indoor recreation leagues for volleyball, basketball, and badminton, fitness classes, and swimming lessons. The Bradford Skating Club
Bradford Skating Club operates out of this facility and provides learn to skate classes for young children and even basic learn to play hockey classes for players looking to develop skills before enrolling in a league.
Getting outside is very important and Bradford has plenty of green space to enjoy. One of the more popular parks in the Bradford Lion’s Park has a playground and splash pad to enjoy in the summer and during the winter kids can enjoy an outdoor rink made and kept by town officials. You will also find one of many walking trails here that is accessible to everyone.
The Scanlon Creek Conservation area is a great place for bird watchers, hikers, and enjoyers of the outdoors alike. Spread over 530 acres you can observe wildlife or enjoy a beautiful walk-through nature along the many trails within. They also offer community education programs where kids can learn about the wildlife that lives there, the local impact of climate change, habitats, and fauna and flora.
The center of town is where you will find most shopping and dining places. The Smartcentres Bradford has a Walmart Superstore to fulfill grocery needs, as well as retail stores and a gas station. Located on Holland Street West is the Pink Closet Boutique which is a local clothing store that has a variety of fashion-forward clothing items and accessories.
If you’re looking for a great place to dine, Bradford has a variety of restaurants inspired by cuisines from around the globe. Brick N Fire is a great family-owned restaurant that serves pizza and Italian cuisine, Hey Caramba is a popular Mexican-inspired restaurant, and Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill.
The Town of Bradford West-Gwillumbury is a great place to relocate as it provides a mix of urbanized living with small-town charm. It’s close to the city for commuters and provides important amenities for living and entertainment.
-The BDAR Team