Aldershot Neighbourhood - Living In Burlington, Ontario
If you're all about nature, community, waterfronts & hillside homes... Aldershot might just be your dream neighbourhood!
Hard to believe that the picture above was taken during a visit to La Salle Park with the family & is just one example of how much the conservation efforts of the Royal Botanical Gardens (we will talk more about the RBG shortly) impacts the local wildlife ❤️
Aldershot is Burlington, Ontario's
most south west neighbourhood & also happens to be the largest community as well!
Originally known as Port Flamborough & then the Village of Aldershot, it was amalgamated by the City of Burlington back in 1962, but it's taken on a recent transformation which has boosted it's already desirable vibes!
Aldershot Snapshot
👇🏽 Benchmark Price*👇🏽
*Benchmark Price is an estimate of the value of a “typical” home in the neighbourhood, based on the most popular combination of features for the area.
Condo Apartment
$523,333*
Townhouse
$510,000*
Detached
$1,013,100*
Aldershot offers a lot of variety in lifestyle -- from large sprawling estates, to modest family homes, to starter condos, to retirement living, there's likely something here that would be the perfect place for you to call home!
Living here you can expect an easy commute into Hamilton, Ontario or up into Waterdown or up Highway 6.
You're close to the largest botanical gardens & the escarpment biosphere for some forests to explore as well as being tucked into the northern shores of Burlington Bay - home to Burlington's only Marina (La Salle)
A lot of cyclists, joggers & triathletes enjoy the hills for training while a people who are commuting Toronto bound are loving the Aldershot GO Station & easy QEW/403 access.
For families there are lots of parks, play grounds, schools, hiking trails, the warmest pool in the city, the only wadding pool in the city & the Royal Botanical Gardens in your backyard.
For people who love to eat out there are a handful of great restaurants to explore, but you'll likely find yourself making your way downtown -- depending on where you live in Aldershot it may be walkable but more likely a short bike ride or Uber away.
Pros:
• Diverse mix of homes & price points occasionally in $400k range (condos)
• Waterfront properties can dock boats
• Mature trees &
substantial park space
• Home to the
LARGEST botanical garden in Canada -
The Royal Botanical Gardens
• Bay front golfing at Burlington Golf & Country Club
• Abundance of homes backing onto ravine/green space
• GO Train Station
• Great hills for cycling training
• Endangered Trumpeter Swans call Aldershot's La Salle Marina home!
Cons:
• Shopping centre at one end with smaller shops/businesses dotted along the main roads
• One main through street with 40 km/hr zone
• Industry across the bay
• Many streets with no sidewalks (positive for some)
• Aging trees & green belt restrictions (benefit endangered species)
• Be aware of any historic designations on older homes
• Crematorium in the west end
• The Quarry is looking to expand & is causing some pushback from local residents & conservationists
• Some older homes may still have knob & tube wiring
DEMOGRAPHICS
The Modernization of Aldershot
Once upon a time, Aldershot only had 2 main ways in or out & it was a long drive out for anyone who lived in the middle of the neighbourhood.
Luckily we now have 403/QEW access from Waterdown Rd which also happens to be home of the much loved Aldershot GO TRAIN Station.
This has opened up the commuting corridor & created a renewed demand & younger demographic for the community 👏🏼
Local Parks & Green Spaces
Aldershot it home to 5 main park spaces including:
1. La Salle Park & Marina
With a pavilion for entertaining, playground, easy hiking trails, bay front board walk, lawn bowling, tobogganing hill, baseball diamond, wadding pool, splash pad & the marina which is home to boats as well as the endangered Trumpeter Swans ❤️
2. Hidden Valley
A little known gem by visitors to the city, Hidden Valley remains a local spot with an assortment of parking lots, trails to explore, creek side adventures, 2 full playgrounds, a splash pad, baseball diamonds, outdoor model train community & pavilions.
3. The Royal Botanical Gardens
Canada's largest botanical gardens is partially located in Aldershot -- including the main education centre & heart of the RBG Conservation efforts.
This is a pay to explore location but many locals enjoy the benefits of an annual membership to support the biodiversity initiatives & to take advantage of the seasonal events!
4. Kiwanis Park
Home to Aldershot Arena (formerly Kiwanis Arena), this is a smaller park for the area & offers some open field as well as a small playground.
5. Aldershot Park
This is a large green space behind Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School.
With a playground, lots of room to roam & explore, Aldershot Park welcomes you!
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