History of Pottageville

Pottageville got its name from Edward Pottage, a known landowner, in the mid 1800s. The abundant forest surrounding Pottageville and the strength of the Humber River contributed to a sawmill industry with two mills running at the time during its peak. Pottageville seemed to reach its peak in the 1800s and early 1900s boasting amenities, like a hotel, tannery, blacksmith shop and general store. Additionally there were coopers catering to the flourishing pottage trade during that period.

Lifestyle

Pottageville features its store, gas station and a handful of small businesses. Additionally residents have access, to a variety of shops and services, in the neighboring towns of Schomberg, Nobleton and King City all a short 10 minute drive away.

Pottageville Parks & Facilities

The Pottageville Community Park, located at 4380, 18th Sideroad is nestled in a valley, with fields and forests around. This beautiful green area features a Pavilion, a playground, for kids, a basketball court, a lit baseball diamond, two tennis courts and three cozy soccer fields.

Having a time is pretty simple, in this areas parks. The parks, around here offer sports facilities. In this neighborhood there are two parks, each having a combined total of 10 amenities. On average each park has 5 facilities.

• Playground – 1
• Tennis Courts – 2
• Basketball Court – 1
• Ball Diamond – 1
• Sports Fields – 3
• Golf Course – 1
• Country Club – 1

Pottageville Transit

In Pottageville there are no public transportation stops available. Most of the locals, in Pottageville depend on their vehicles for commutes with many driving to towns, for their jobs.

Commute Destination for Residents

• Commute within the city – 14%
• Commute to another city – 89%

Commute Types

• Vehicle – 94%
• Transit – 5%
• Walk/bike – 0%

Commute Times of Residents

• 15 to 29 minutes – 21%
• 30 to 44 minutes – 23%
• 45 to 59 minutes – 23%
• 60 minutes and over – 22%
• Less than 15 minutes – 10%

Pottageville Elementary, Secondary, High schools

In Pottageville the local community takes pride in having elementary and secondary high schools and specialized programs at all education levels. There are a total of 9 schools, in the area comprising 5 public and 4 Catholic institutions. Students in this region have access to opportunities such, as French Immersion, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.

• Public Schools: 5
• Catholic Schools: 4

Public

• Schomberg PS
• King City SS
• Lester B. Pearson PS
• Kettleby PS
• ÉS Norval-Morrisseau

Catholic

• St Patrick Catholic ES
• ÉÉC Saint-Jean
• St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
• ÉSC Renaissance

Pottageville Homes

Homes, in Pottageville typically come with a price tag of one million dollars sometimes even higher. The primary reason for this price is the land they occupy. Homeowners benefit from lot sizes that are enveloped by trees and woodlands providing ample space for relaxation. The community features a mix of residences dating back, to the 1900s alongside modern custom built houses from the early 2000s.