Orchard, Burlington

History:

Construction began on the homes in The Orchard around the late 1990’s. Since then, this community has become a hub of cultural and natural amenities. Today, 3,800 homes are located in The Orchard. Due to its close proximity to the Bronte Creek Provincial Park, some folks still refer to this neighborhood as Bronte Woods. Over the years though, it has come to be known as The Orchard.

Overview:

The Orchard is one of Burlington’s newest, most vibrant communities. This community is located in the northeast corner of Burlington, Ontario. It is just a very short distance away from Oakville, Ontario. The Bronte Creek Provincial Park borders the neighborhood in its entirety.

Lifestyle: 

Choosing to buy a home in The Orchard opens up a world of possibilities. From this community, a whole host of cultural, commercial, and natural amenities are only a short walk or drive away! Furthermore, the Appleby Line makes public transportation a fantastic alternative to driving! However, if you are commuting by vehicle, The 407 ETR is just a few moments away.

There are plenty of shopping opportunities near The Orchard. Directly to the west, at the corner of Dundas Street and Appleby Line is the Burlington North Smart center. Here you will find a Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Winners, Sport Chek, as well as a variety of banks, restaurants, and grocery stores. The closest branch of the Burlington Public Library is the Alton Branch.

Here are other shopping options, restaurants, and notable place in the area; 1 Metro Millcroft and 4 other grocery stores, 2 Tim Hortons and 2 other coffee shops, 2 Shoppers Drug Mart and 6 other pharmacies, 2 Shoppers Drug Mart and 6 other pharmacies.

School:

Orchard has 4 Public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 Private school in this neighborhood, your kids can get a great education.

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS

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Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS

Address: 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr, Burlington, ON L7M 0M4, Canada | Telephone: 905-332-523 | Fax: 905-331-5192

Imagine a family of schools where students lead the learning for teachers, parents, administrators, trustees, and the community. The leaders at Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School are passionate about building our school community. In public education, we are a community of learners. At Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School we believe we need to encourage and activate students’ voices so they demonstrate and refine our teaching-learning processes to meet their needs and interests and to enhance community engagement and improve student achievement. As a newly formed school community in Alton, we will identify and honor all strengths within this school community and deepen all learners’ interests and successes. Ultimately, we will ensure our organizational structures support student learning as the first priority as we build this exciting new school community in Alton.” As originally published by Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS

É Élém Renaissance

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É Élém Renaissance

Address: 1226 Lockhart Rd, Burlington, ON L7S 1H1, Canada | Telephone: 905 637-3852

“É Élém Renaissance est une école élémentaire de langue française du CSViamonde à Burlington.” As originally published by É Élém Renaissance

Orchard Park PS

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Orchard Park PS

Address: 5151 Dryden Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 7J3, Canada | Telephone: 905-331-7233

Orchard Park is a caring and respectful community of life-long learners committed to the learning success and well being of the whole individual while fostering a desire to make positive contributions to the world around them.” As originally published by Orchard Park PS

Alexander’s PS

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Alexander’s PS

Address: 5151 Dryden Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 7J3, Canada | Telephone: 905-331-7233

Alexander’s PS is home to over 600 students and offers grades JK-8.” As originally published by Alexander’s PS

CATHOLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL

Halton Waldorf School

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Halton Waldorf School

Address: 2193 Orchard Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 7J8, Canada | Telephone: 905-331-4387

We offer an experiential and academically rigorous approach to education that integrates the arts in all academic disciplines to enhance and enrich learning. Our curriculum respects the pace of childhood development, inspires life-long learning, and encourages children to fully develop their unique capacities. Our school population is culturally diverse and we strive to keep it economically diverse with accessible tuition fees.As originally published by Halton Waldorf School

Corpus Christi CSS

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Corpus Christi CSS

Address: 5150 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 0E5, Canada | Telephone: 905-331-5591
Fax: 905-331-2625

“Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School has an approximate area of 170,000 square feet and a capacity for 1,161 students. The very efficient design of the three-story school began in March 2007 and was completed for the opening of school on September 2, 2008. School uniform colors are black, white, grey, and red. These colors are all blended into the school uniform which is available for all students at McCarthy’s uniforms. The school sports colors are burnt orange, black, and white and the school sports name is the Corpus Christi “Longhorns”.” As originally published by Corpus Christi CSS

ÉÉC Saint-Philippe

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ÉÉC Saint-Philippe

Address: 901 Francis Rd, Burlington, ON L7T 3Y3, Canada | Telephone: 905-639-6100

“L’école Saint-Philippe compte présentement une population étudiante d’environ 300 élèves. Située au 901, chemin Francis, à l’ouest de la ville, près du chemin Plains, l’école Saint-Philippe, école de langue française, est sous la juridiction du Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud.”As originally published by ÉÉC Saint-Philippe

ÉSC Sainte-Trinité

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ÉSC Sainte-Trinité

Address: 2600 Grand Oak Trail, Oakville, ON L6M 0R4, Canada

“Mission de l’ÉSC Sainte-Trinité -Dans une communauté francophone aux valeurs catholiques, la mission de l’école secondaire catholique Sainte-Trinité est de développer avec les élèves les compétences du XXIe siècle qui leur permettront d’être des citoyens et des citoyennes responsables, sachant travailler en collaboration et ayant développé un sens de l’éthique. L’école s’engage à offrir un milieu de vie où l’excellence, le respect et la motivation se côtoient dans tous les aspects de la vie scolaire.” As originally published by ÉSC Sainte-Trinité

St Elizabeth Seton Catholic ES

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St Elizabeth Seton Catholic ES

Address: 5070 Dryden Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 6Y3, Canada | Telephone: 905-331-7246 |
Fax: 905-331-6818

“Since the opening of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in 2002, a valued partnership amongst Parish, Home, and our School Community has been fostered. This partnership has become an integral part of our Catholic Living.​” As originally published by St Elizabeth Seton Catholic ES

St Christopher Catholic ES

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St Christopher Catholic ES

Address: 2400 Sutton Dr, Burlington, ON L7L, Canada | Telephone: 905-335-7553 |
Fax: 905-335-3075

“At St. Christopher Catholic School, we believe that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen yet ever-present teacher in our school. He is the inspiration for our students and a role model for our faculty.”As originally published by St Christopher Catholic ES

Park:

Facilities in this Neighborhood:

  • 6 Playgrounds
  • 2 Soccer Fields
  • 2 Trails
  • 1 Skateboard Park
  • 6 Basketball Courts
  • 3 Multi-Use Pads
  • 1 Splash Pad
  • 2 Ball Diamonds
  • 2 Sports Fields
  • 1 Campground
  • 1 Cross-Country Skiing
  • 1 Disc Golf
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Fishing
  • 1 Hiking
  • 2 Leash-Free Dog Areas
  • 1 Nature Centre
  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • 1 Picnic Facilities
  • 1 Sledding Hill

About the author 

Filip Hajduk

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