Camcos Living has recently announced the launch of Ravine Mills, its new collection of singles and semis in Bowmanville. These 33 homes are located just off Nelson and Albert Streets along Bowmanville Creek, just a few minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants of King Street and no more than 10 minutes from the city’s beaches.
If you’re thinking of a move, we’ve put together a quick primer on this lakeside community east of Toronto.
The Basics: Beaches & A New GO Station
Bowmanville is the largest community in Clarington, Durham’s easternmost municipality. The municipality is also home to communities like Newcastle, Orono, and Courtice. Bowmanville has a population of about 60,000 and includes access to several beaches and parks on the Lake Ontario waterfront. The town has access to Highways 401 and 407 and is the location of a future GO train station.
The Downtown: Walk Along King Street
One of Bowmanville’s most attractive features is its rich collection of independently owned businesses clustered around the town’s main street. King Street is a walkable, historic thoroughfare that features around 200 shops, restaurants, and personal services. There, you’ll find cafés like Roam Coffee and The Toasted Walnut, restaurants like The Yardbird and Three Six Kitchen, and clothing stores like Petit Nordique Boutique. At the east end of King Street, you’ll also find Markets Ontario, a year-round, indoor market that features independent vendors selling everything from chicken sandwiches to vintage records.
The Community: Schools & Community Centres
Bowmanville is a well-rounded town that includes a wide range of community services with everything from public, Catholic, and private schools to recreation centres, day camps, and more. That includes:
- 19 public schools
- Seven Catholic schools
- Four private schools
- Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre
- Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
- Courtice Community Complex
- Diane Hamre Recreation Complex
The Scenery: Waterfront Parks & Conservation Areas
For nature lovers, Bowmanville has a nice mix of waterfront parks and forested conservation areas. From Ravine Mills, you’ll find three beaches just a 10-minute drive away: Bowmanville Harbour, Port Darlington East Beach Park, and Port Darlington West Beach Park. All of these are accessible by nearby paths, allowing for a four-kilometre nature walk from Ravine Mills. You’ll also have access to 500 acres of protected green space and 32 kilometres of waterfront trails running along the Bowmanville and Newcastle lakefronts.
Beyond the waterfront, you’ll find conservation areas like Stephen’s Gulch, Durham East Cross Forest, and Ganaraska Forest. In addition to trail running and nature walks, you’ll also have access to off-roading, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
The Commute: Future GO & Highway Access
From Ravine Mills, it’ll take you just three minutes to get to Highway 401. You’ll also be just an 11-minute drive away from Highway 407, which is now toll-free east of Brock Road. And once GO train service begins running from the new Bowmanville station, you’ll shave 15 minutes off your commute into downtown Toronto.
The Savings
Buying at Ravine Mills will allow you massive savings. Here, you’re likely to save more than $250,000* when buying a pre-construction home in Bowmanville vs. one in Toronto. And with the Ontario government’s new home tax rebate, you’ll save even more** on your next pre-construction home.
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*Savings are estimates based on median new pre-construction home prices at the time of publication. Actual prices and savings will vary.
**Tax savings are based on combined federal and provincial rebate programs and are subject to individual eligibility, applicable legislation, and program availability. Purchasers should consult their own legal counsel to confirm eligibility.
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