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History of Langstaff

The neighbourhood of Langstaff derives its name from John Langstaff, an immigrant who arrived here from New Jersey in 1808 on horseback. Langstaff held the honor of being the teacher, at the school. He found love. Married Lucy Miles, daughter of Abner Miles, a known innkeeper in the area. Following their marriage Langstaff took charge of his father in laws property located on the corner of Yonge Street and Highway 7.

He played a role in the community as he operated woodworking shops, a pail factory, a general store and a blacksmith shop. It was no surprise that this area became known as Langstaff Corners. In 1870, when the Langstaff post office opened its doors for business it was John Langstaffs grandson who assumed the role of the postmaster.

The Langstaff family gained recognition primarily for their contribution, to medicine. For four generations this esteemed family served as doctors to the community. Their medical practice was established within a Georgian Loyalist structure called Holmwood situated on Yonge Street.

In 2012 one of their grandsons sold Holmwood House to the City of Richmond Hill which subsequently relocated it north to its current address at 107 Hall Street.

Lifestyle

Along High Tech Road there is a cluster of stores such, as Walmart Supercentre, Loblaws, Best Buy and The Home Depot.

Langstaff Community Centre

The Langstaff Community center, found at 155 Red Maple Road boasts three gymnasiums and various meeting rooms, for the community. It provides a range of fitness programs designed for preschoolers, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Right in the heart of the neighbourhood along High Tech Road lies Dr. James Langstaff Community Park. It is renowned as the area in the vicinity offering amenities such, as a soccer field splash pad, playground and basketball court.

Transit

In Langstaff there are a total of 129 transit stops, including the Langstaff GO rail station. This neighbourhood primarily consists of individuals who commute by vehicle with the majority commuting to another city.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 19%
  • Commute to another city – 80%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 74%
  • Transit – 21%
  • Walk/bike – 2%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 26%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
  • 60 minutes and over – 19%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 12%

Langstaff Richmond Hill Elementary & Secondary High Schools

This area boasts elementary and secondary schools offering a variety of special programs. In total there are 10 schools, 5 Catholic schools and 1 private school catering, to the residents.

The local schools provide programs such, as International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Montessori education and Advanced Placement courses.

  • Public Schools: 10
  • Catholic Schools: 5
  • Private Schools: 1

Public

  • Académie de la Moraine
  • Roselawn PS
  • Adrienne Clarkson PS
  • Baythorn PS
  • Ross Doan PS
  • Charles Howitt PS
  • Red Maple PS
  • Sixteenth Avenue PS
  • Langstaff SS
  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau

Catholic

  • ÉSC Renaissance
  • St John Paul II Catholic ES
  • St Anthony Catholic ES
  • ÉÉC Le-Petit-Prince
  • St Robert Catholic HS

Private

  • Jingbao Bilingual Montessori School

Langstaff Parks & Facilities

It’s really easy to have a time, at the parks and recreational facilities around here. In Langstaff you’ll find parks with playgrounds for children and sports parks. Specifically there are seven parks, in this neighbourhood boasting a total of 29 facilities. On average each park has four amenities to offer.

  • Number of Parks: 7
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 29

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 7
  • Tennis Courts – 4
  • Basketball Courts – 7
  • Ball Diamonds – 2
  • Sports Fields – 2
  • Community Centre – 1
  • Sports Court – 1
  • Trails – 2
  • Gyms – 3

Langstaff Homes

Langstaff boasts a range of housing options, including townhomes, semi detached houses and detached houses. These homes come in brick colors. Feature attached garages and charming front porches. Additionally there is a number of mid rise and high rise condominium buildings, mostly located in the part of the neighbourhood, near Yonge Street. It’s worth mentioning that there are also residences designed specifically for seniors, within this community.

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