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History of North Richvale

Situated on 525 Carrville Road in the heart of a thoroughfare stands a charming single story house made of board and batten construction. This humble abode is believed to have been built around 1819 by Rowland Burr, who operated a mill, along the banks of the East Don River. Presently owned by the Richmond Hill Historical Society it has been transformed into the Burr House Craft Gallery and Tea Room.

The place now serves as the headquarters for The Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild offering community based programs for those passionate about fiber arts such as spinning, weaving, knitting, quilting, dyeing, felting, basketry and tapestry. These skills held value for the pioneers who first settled in this area.

Located south of Carrville Road South Richvale played a role as one of Torontos commuter suburbs. Its development coincided with the establishment of Richvale Public School in 1923. Later followed by the opening of Richvale Post Office in 1932. The majority of development took place during the 1950s while North Richvale saw its growth during 1960s and 1970s.

Prior to this expansion phase North Richvale formed part of Don Head Farm which gained recognition for its livestock collection including Southdown sheep from England, Aberdeen Angus cattle, from Scotland and award winning Jersey Dairy cows.

Lifestyle

Hillcrest Mall, situated at 9350 Yonge Street south of Major Mackenzie Drive has recently undergone an expansion and renovation. This coincides with the introduction of regarded new retailers such, as Indigo, Marshalls+Homesense, Swarovski, Carbon and Old Navy. One notable aspect about Hillcrest is that it is the enclosed shopping centre in Richmond Hill.

It features a state of the art Hudsons Bay store as its anchor along with favorites like Aritzia, Sephora and Sporting Life. With over 100 retail stores available there’s plenty of options to choose from, at Hillcrest Mall.

Richvale Community Centre and Pool

The Richvale Community Centre and Pool located at 160 Avenue has an adult and a tots pool as well as community meeting rooms. The adjacent Richvale Athletic Park is a large park with sports fields, baseball diamonds, a splash pad, walking trails and more.

Morgan Boyle park situated right in the middle of the neighbourhood off Pearson Avenue is a showpiece when it comes to parks. This busy wide open greenspace received an enormous upgrade to its facilities as part of Canada’s 150th year anniversary with an extravagant children’s playground, splashpad, sports fields and two tennis courts.

Hunter’s Point Wildlife Park is a quiet contemplative greenspace located at the south west section of Richvale. Tucked away off the main street this park includes a walking trail and a small playground.

Transit

In this neighbourhood there are a total of 143 transit stops. Among the rail stations available Richmond Hill GO is one of them. When it comes to commuting in North Richvale most people rely on their vehicles. Commute, to cities.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 24%
  • Commute to another city – 75%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 79%
  • Transit – 15%
  • Walk/bike – 3%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 27%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 12%
  • 60 minutes and over – 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 13%

North Richvale Elementary & Secondary High Schools

This area boasts elementary and secondary schools, as well, as special programs for students at both levels. In North Richvale there are a total of 7 schools and 5 Catholic schools. Some of the programs, in these local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Fine Arts options.

  • Public Schools: 7
  • Catholic Schools: 5

Public

  • Langstaff SS
  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
  • Ross Doan PS
  • Adrienne Clarkson PS
  • Académie de la Moraine
  • Alexander MacKenzie HS
  • Roselawn PS

Catholic

  • St Anne Catholic ES
  • St Theresa of Lisieux Catholic HS
  • ÉÉC Le-Petit-Prince
  • ÉSC Renaissance
  • St Charles Garnier Catholic ES

North Richvale Parks & Facilities

You’ll find plenty of fun at the parks and recreational facilities, in this area. The neighbourhood parks offer playgrounds for children and sports areas. There are a total of 16 parks with a 50 facilities. On average each park has, around 3 amenities.

  • Number of Parks: 16
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 50

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 10
  • Pools – 2
  • Tennis Courts – 6
  • Basketball Courts – 5
  • Ball Diamonds – 8
  • Sports Fields – 2
  • Community Centres – 2
  • Splash Pads – 3
  • Sports Court – 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities – 3
  • Trails – 7
  • Gym – 1

North Richvale Homes

North Richvale, located north of Carrville offers a range of housing options, such, as detached houses, link style homes and townhomes. The lots in this area may not be as spacious as those in Richvale and the houses tend to be smaller, in size. As a result they are generally more affordable.

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