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Aurora Heights

History of Aurora Heights

The initial settlers, in this area were William McCellan who arrived and settled on lot 82 concession 1 to the west of Yonge Street in 1797. The Cody family also played a role. Settled on lot 83 concession 1 in 1802. The Codys were a Quaker family who immigrated from the United States. Over time these lands came into the possession of Daniel McLeod.

McLeod operated a known tavern that gained notoriety as a gathering place for loyalist forces during the Mackenzie Rebellion in 1837. The creek that flows through Aurora Heights has earned a nickname among St. Andrews College students as “The Shads”. This name is likely derived from Shadrach Lundy, who is depicted on the 1860 Tremaine Map as owning land to the creek to the north where St. Andrews College stands today.

Aurora Heights underwent a transformation from rural to residential in the 1950s when it became the large scale subdivision in the Town of Aurora. There was excitement surrounding this development with $25,000 allocated for promotion and five model homes, for potential buyers to explore. Construction of two hundred homes began in 1957 offering a range of housing styles including forty detached houses. By 1958 residents started moving into their homes and Aurora Heights gradually took shape into the neighbourhood we know today.

Lifestyle

St Andrews Shopping Centre is an mall located at the northwest corner of Orchard Heights Blvd.. Yonge Street. It offers a mix of stores well known brands and various dining options. If you continue south on Yonge Street past Wellington you’ll discover the downtown Aurora heritage district. This charming area is filled with an array of shops, restaurants and professional and medical offices to cater to needs.

Aurora Heights

The Aurora Community Centre can be found at the entrance of this neighbourhood off Aurora Heights Drive. It features two ice rinks. Serves as the home, for the Aurora Tigers Jr. A Hockey Club. Machell Park is situated to the north of the arena while Fleury Park is located to the south.

Transit

In this neighbourhood you can find a total of 25 transit stops, including the Aurora GO rail station. It’s worth mentioning that the majority of people who live here rely on vehicles, for their commute with many traveling to neighboring cities.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 27%
  • Commute to another city – 71%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 84%
  • Transit – 11%
  • Walk/bike – 3%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 24%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 23%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
  • 60 minutes and over – 17%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 21%

Aurora Heights Elementary, Secondary & High Schools

Aurora Heights boasts elementary and secondary schools, along, with specialized programs for both levels. In total the community is served by 6 schools, 5 schools, 1 private school and 1 alternative/special school. The local schools offer a variety of programs such, as Advanced Placement courses, French Immersion classes, International Baccalaureate programs and Gifted/Talented initiatives.

  • Public Schools: 6
  • Catholic Schools: 5
  • Private Schools: 1

Public

  • Lester B. Pearson PS
  • Aurora Heights PS
  • Devins Drive PS
  • Académie de la Moraine
  • Aurora HS
  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau

Catholic

  • ÉÉC Saint-Jean
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
  • ÉSC Renaissance
  • St. Joseph Catholic ES
  • Our Lady of Grace Catholic ES

Private

  • Agora Prep Academy

Alternative/Special

  • Agora Prep Academy

Aurora Heights Parks & Facilities

Finding fun is a breeze, at the parks and recreational facilities in this area. The parks in Aurora Heights offer playgrounds for children, sports fields and even places to go skating. In total there are six parks to explore boasting a total of 34 amenities. On average each park has five facilities available, for enjoyment.

  • Number of Parks: 6
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 34

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 5
  • Arena – 1
  • Rinks – 3
  • Tennis Courts – 5
  • Basketball Courts – 2
  • Ball Diamonds – 5
  • Sports Fields – 6
  • Community Centre – 1
  • Sledding Hills – 3
  • Sports Court – 1
  • Trail – 1
  • Arts/Performance Facility – 1

Aurora Heights Homes

Aurora Heights stands out as the neighbourhood with the concentration of bungalows, in town. While most of these bungalows are on the side they still offer space for a family. Additionally Aurora Heights boasts a variety of detached homes and two story detached houses.

Although the houses may not be overly spacious the lots are generously sized, allowing for front and backyards. Most of these homes come with driveways that can accommodate cars often accompanied by a garage or carport. The majority of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed between the 1950s and 1970s. In addition to this there is custom infill new home development, in the area to meet demand resulting from the age of existing homes and the size of their lots.

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