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Ballantrae Whitchurch Stouffville

History of Ballantrae Whitchurch

It is believed that many of the settlers, in Ballantrae had roots as the community was named after Ballintra in County Donegal, Ireland. These settlers would have encountered a forest that caught the attention of the lumber industry in the late 1800s. By the 1900s most of these forests were cleared out leading to an era of conservation and resulting in the expansive conservation lands surrounding Ballantrae today.

By the 1900s Ballantrae had grown enough to support a school. Unfortunately this school burned down in 1971. Was replaced by the Ballantrae Public School in 1973. The original bell from that school was. Now holds a prominent spot in front of todays school building. In years Ballantrae has experienced growth, with new lifestyle communities emerging.

For information you may refer to “Whitchurch Township” by Jean Barkey. Published by Whitchurch History Book Committee in 1993 Toronto; Stoddart.

Ballantrae Whitchurch Lifestyle

Downtown Stouffville is a destination, for shopping, along the charming Main Street. You’ll find coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy while exploring the area.

The neighbourhood of Ballantrae is located in the heart of Stouffville centred around Aurora Road and Highway 48. The highlight of this area is the Ballantrae Golf and Country Club, a golf course that has received numerous awards.

The club is part of a gated community, with designed brick bungalows creating an environment for an adult lifestyle. With around 900 homes this community offers amenities like walking trails and a recreation centre. The streets in Ballantrae pay tribute to names and places in the world of golf.

Ballantrae finds itself nestled within the Oak Ridges Moraine corridor and surrounded by conservation areas. In addition to this there are some pockets that feature estate homes catering to families seeking new houses on larger lots amidst untouched countryside.

Please keep in mind that potential homebuyers should inquire about any impact, from the proposed Pickering Airport Lands located south of Ballantrae.

Ballantrae Whitchurch Transit

There are no public transit stops in this neighbourhood. Most residents here rely on their vehicles, for commuting and the majority of them travel to a city.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 25%
  • Commute to another city – 75%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 89%
  • Transit – 4%
  • Walk/bike – 3%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 26%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 10%
  • 60 minutes and over – 22%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 14%

Ballantrae Whitchurch Elementary, Secondary High Schools

In this area you’ll find schools, with special programs, as well as elementary and secondary special programs. Ballantrae is served by a total of 11 schools, including 4 schools, 6 Catholic schools and 1 private school. The local schools also offer programs, like Montessori education, Advanced Placement courses and French Immersion.

  • Public Schools: 4
  • Catholic Schools: 6
  • Private Schools: 1

Public

  • Stouffville District SS
  • Académie de la Moraine
  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
  • Ballantrae PS

Catholic

  • St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
  • Blessed Chiara Badano CES
  • St. Katharine Drexel CES & CHS
  • Holy Spirit Catholic ES
  • École catholique Pape-François
  • St Mark Catholic ES

Private

  • Country Casa Academy

Ballantrae Whitchurch Park & Facilities

You can easily have a time, at the parks around here. Ballantraes parks offer playgrounds for children and sports facilities. There are a total of four parks, in Ballantrae with a combined 16 amenities. On average each park has four facilities.

  • Number of Parks: 4
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 16

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 3
  • Tennis Courts – 4
  • Basketball Court – 1
  • Ball Diamond – 1
  • Sports Fields – 3
  • Community Centre – 1
  • Golf Course – 1
  • Sports Court – 1
  • Driving Range – 1

Ballantrae Whitchurch Homes

Ballantrae Golf & Country Club is a planned community, for adults situated to the east of Highway 48 and north of Aurora Road. This community is. Offers bungalows with exquisite architectural details and attached garages. Many of these homes have the advantage of backing onto or facing the golf course or the beautiful conservation lands surrounding the area.

Moreover within Ballantrae you can find pockets of Estate homes on premium lots such, as Ballantrae Estates and Forest Trail Estates. These remarkable homes are often accompanied by landscaping and triple car garages.

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