The village of Belhaven is located in the heart of Georgina spanning from Ravenshoe Road, in the south to Baseline Road in the north. Belhaven boasts a charm with countryside featuring traditional Ontario farmhouses and charming aged barns. Its winding roads meander, through terrain offering vistas of the expansive rural scenery. Known for its ambiance Belhaven has the population density in all of Georgina.
History Of Belhaven, Georgina
In the 1800s if your village didn’t have a train station you’d have to travel by stagecoach. Lots of villages had hotels to host travelers on their journeys. Lake Simcoe and Belhaven were rest stops, for both merchants and vacationers. The Belhaven hotel and tavern was a known stop for stagecoaches in the past. Guests would often be welcomed by a person sporting a Plug hat (a black hat with a wide brim also known as a top hat) which led to the nickname Plug Mount for the village. By the 1860s the community adopted the name of Belhaven. Belhaven gained significance locally as it hosted town hall meetings, for what was North Gwillimbury Township. When York Regional Municipality was established in 1971 Belhaven became part of Georgina Town.
Lifestyle
The shopping area, in Uptown Keswick near The Queensway and Simcoe Avenue features shopping centres with amenities, like a grocery store, butcher shop, wine shops, restaurants, cafes, flower shops, second hand stores, clothing boutiques and more.
Belhaven, Georgina Parks & Facilities
Having time is pretty simple, in the parks around here. There are a total of 1 park in this area along with 2 facilities. On average each park has 2 facilities.
- Number of Parks: 1
- Number of Recreation Facilities: 2
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Ball Diamond – 1
- Community Centre – 1
Belhaven, Georgina Transit
Belhaven has a total of 61 transit stops with the majority of residents relying on vehicles for their commute, many of whom travel to neighbouring cities.
Resident Commuting Destinations
- Commute within the city – 39%
- Commute to another city – 60%
Types of Commutes
- Vehicle – 86%
- Transit – 4%
- Walk/bike – 7%
Residents Commuting Schedules
- 15 to 29 minutes – 21%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 10%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 16%
- 60 minutes and over – 18%
- Less than 15 minutes – 33%
Belhaven, Georgina Elementary, Secondary High schools
Belhaven boasts schools, specialized elementary programs and unique secondary high school programs. The neighbourhood is served by a total of 9 schools and 6 Catholic schools. Local educational institutions provide a variety of programs such, as French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Gifted/Talented Program.
- Public Schools: 9
- Catholic Schools: 6
Public
- Deer Park PS
- ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
- Fairwood PS
- Sutton DHS
- Keswick PS
- Keswick HS
- Sutton PS
- Lakeside PS
- Black River PS
Catholic
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic ES
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Bernadette’s Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
- Prince of Peace Catholic ES
Belhaven, Georgina Homes
In the surroundings you’ll find old Ontario farmhouses, alongside weathered barns. The landscape is also graced by ranch style bungalows nestled on lots offering country views.
Belhaven predominantly features homes maintaining a population. 28% of households have relocated in the five years with 8% making a move within the past year. This neighbourhood mainly consists of residences. Is primarily occupied by homeowners.