Baldwin is a quaint village, with a handful of houses nestled in the rural southeastern region of Georgina. Situated off Highway 48 the area features a mix of auto repair shops, housing suppliers and antique stores. Notable points of interest include the Baldwin Dam and Mill Pond, the Baldwin Conservation Area and the Lyndhurst Golf Course. Surrounding Baldwin are expanses of conservation land and farmland. Additionally residents can find a school and a small airport as fixtures, within this tight knit community.
History Of Baldwin, Georgina
Baldwin came into existence as a village in the 1800s due to a successful mill that ran along the Black River. The initial two Baldwin Mills were unfortunately destroyed by fire. However the third mill, owned by William Heise was moved from Keswick to its location in 1879. Although it stopped operating in 1968 the mill remains intact. Serves as a local landmark. Baldwin experienced its peak in the 1800s when it served as a stop on the Lake Simcoe Junction Railway.
Lifestyle
On Highway 48 there are stores, an art gallery, a car repair shop, a gas station and a convenience store. To find shopping options and services you’ll need to drive 5 minutes to the neighbouring village of Sutton.
Baldwin, Georgina Parks & Facilities
Baldwin Conservation area covers 26 hectares of land along the Black River, in Georgina. Visitors can explore a network of trails that lead to both the forest and the nearby Baldwin reservoir. Many nature enthusiasts enjoy bird watching from a bench overlooking the reservoir.
Lyndhurst is a golf course situated at 24198 Highway 48. Golfers appreciate the course layout, which includes tees, tree lined fairways and challenging water hazards across its 18 holes.
Situated at 149 High Street in Sutton the Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery is a venue that hosts diverse art exhibitions and events. Additionally this creative hub offers art classes. Organizes a summer camp for aspiring artists.
The parks in this area are perfect for some activities. Children can enjoy playgrounds, in all three parks located within Baldwin with a total of six facilities available. On average each park offers about two amenities.
- Number of Parks: 3
- Number of Recreation Facilities: 6
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds – 2
- Ball Diamond – 1
- Community Centres – 2
- Golf Course – 1
Baldwin, Georgina Transit
Baldwin has a total of 9 transit stops. This area is mostly inhabited by people who rely on vehicles, for commuting with the majority traveling to neighbouring cities.
Resident Commuting Destinations
- Commute within the city – 23%
- Commute to another city – 75%
Types of Commutes
- Vehicle – 96%
- Transit – 3%
- Walk/bike – 1%
Residents Commuting Schedules
- 15 to 29 minutes – 17%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
- 60 minutes and over – 28%
- Less than 15 minutes – 14%
Baldwin, Georgina Elementary, Secondary, High schools
This area boasts schools, specialized programs for elementary and secondary high school students with a total of 8 public schools and 4 Catholic schools catering to the community. Notable special programs available at these schools encompass Advanced Placement courses, Gifted/Talented Programs International Baccalaureate curriculum and French Immersion opportunities.
- Public Schools: 8
- Catholic Schools: 4
Public
- Morning Glory PS
- Black River PS
- Sutton PS
- ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
- Fairwood PS
- Keswick HS
- Sutton DHS
- Keswick PS
Catholic
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Bernadette’s Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
Baldwin, Georgina Homes
Off Highway 48 and the intersecting concession roads you can find some houses scattered around. However the majority of the homes are located within the town along the winding Black River that runs through the neighbourhood. Alongside the river you’ll spot a few heritage houses well as more modest ranch style homes dating back to the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The properties boast lots with plenty of trees. Lack urban conveniences like gas lines, sewers, cable or high speed internet. Residents rely on wells for their water supply.
In Baldwin detached homes are prevalent. The area maintains a population rate with 20% of households relocating in the last five years and only 5% having moved within the past year. Characterized by residences and owner occupied houses Baldwin exudes a sense of community and tradition.