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History of Bristol-London

The Denne Public School and Denne Bush, in the neighbourhood are named after the Denne family, who used to own a farm where the Bristol London neighbourhood is located today. The Denne family arrived in Newmarket during the 1800s.

Played a significant role in the community. Charles Denne, a businessman operated a food packaging plant and pickle factory in downtown Newmarket. In 1904 to reflect their prominence Charles Denne built a brick Edwardian home at 415 Davis Drive, which has been restored and remains a private residence.

The Bristol London neighbourhood as we know it today was developed during the 1970s and 80s. It seems that the developer had an appreciation for England as many of the street names pay homage to places such, as Bristol, London, Lancaster, Liverpool, Buckingham, Derby, Carlisle, Primrose, Plymouth, Dorchester Sheffield and Yorkshire. Additionally a street is named after the Denne family (Denne Blvd) who originally immigrated from England to Canada.

Lifestyle

Yonge Crest Centre, located off Yonge Street at Bristol Road is a shopping plaza that offers a variety of amenities. It includes a sports bar, a clinic relaxing spa and beauty salons, dental services and various food shops. Additionally there’s a located Freshco grocery store, across the street from Yonge Crest Centre providing even more shopping options.

On the side of Yonge Street you’ll find the Woodland Hills shopping plaza which features big name stores like WalMart and Home Depot.. If you’re in the mood, for some retail therapy head over to Upper Canada Mall situated on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Davis Drive. It’s Newmarkets largest indoor shopping mall.

Bristol-London

Bristol London is a established neighbourhood, in the part of Newmarket, known for its family friendly atmosphere. It has a boundary along Yonge Street, which stands in contrast to the peaceful eastern boundary that borders a conservation area and parkland. To the south lies downtown Newmarket while to the north is the Town of East Gwillimbury.

One notable landmark in this neighbourhood is the York Region Newmarket water tower, which can be seen towering over the area near Yonge Crest Centre on Yonge Street – please excuse the pun! Other significant places include Proctor Park on London Road and John M. Denison Secondary School, on Bristol Road. For spaces and recreational activities residents can enjoy woodlot and Marilyn Powell Park located in the eastern part of this neighbourhood.

Transit

In Bristol London there are a total of 103 transit stops with one of them being East Gwillimbury GO, which’s a rail station. This neighbourhood primarily consists of people who commute using vehicles and the majority of them travel to another city for work.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 38%
  • Commute to another city – 59%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 82%
  • Transit – 8%
  • Walk/bike – 6%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 15%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
  • 60 minutes and over – 17%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 26%

Bristol-London Elementary, Secondary High Schools

This area boasts schools, as well, as specialized programs for elementary and secondary education. Within this neighbourhood there are a total of six schools and five Catholic schools catering to the needs of its residents. The local schools offer a variety of programs, like Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.

  • Public Schools: 6
  • Catholic Schools: 5

Public

  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
  • Holland Landing PS
  • Maple Leaf PS
  • Poplar Bank PS
  • Dr John M Denison SS
  • Denne PS

Catholic

  • Canadian Martyrs Catholic ES
  • ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
  • ÉSC Renaissance
  • Good Shepherd Catholic ES
  • Sacred Heart Catholic HS

Bristol-London Parks & Facilities

Marilyn Powell Park, located off London Road offers a range of amenities, for children and families to enjoy. You’ll find a playground, a baseball diamond for sports enthusiasts well as spacious picnic areas and scenic trails for leisurely walks. Another great option is Proctor Park situated at 277 Primrose Lane, which features a equipped playground, a sports field for various outdoor activities and lovely trails to explore.

If you’re looking for an adventure amidst nature the Nokidaa Bike Trail is a choice. This picturesque trail winds its way from Newmarket to Aurora through enchanting forests and vast open fields. You can easily access this trail either from the Mabel Davis Conservation Area, off Davis Drive or Bayview Parkway.

You can easily find enjoyment at the parks and recreational facilities available here. In Bristol London you’ll find parks, with playgrounds, for children as sports parks. Within this neighbourhood there are a total of eight parks and 28 recreational facilities. On average each park has three facilities.

  • Number of Parks: 8
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 28

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 7
  • Basketball Courts – 3
  • Ball Diamonds – 4
  • Sports Fields – 6
  • Track – 1
  • Splash Pad – 1
  • Sports Courts – 3
  • Trails – 3

Bristol-London Homes

In the Bristol London area you’ll find entry level houses that often come with a car garage, at the front. These homes have brick exteriors and some even combine brick and frame siding for added character. Additionally there are quite a few houses, in this neighbourhood that showcase Tudor Revival architecture featuring gables facing the street and adorned with half timbering details.

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