History of Summerhill Estates

Since 1880 the known landmark, in this neighborhood has been the Mulock Farm, located on the prominent northwest corner of Yonge and Mulock Streets. Sir William Mulock established this farm in 1880 having had a career as Canadas Postmaster General, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario and a Liberal Member of Parliament representing the House of Commons from 1882 to 1905. During his time in office he became Canadas Minister of Labour.

At its peak Mulock Farm covered a 400 acres of land. It gained recognition for being a model farm with its flowers, apple orchards, esteemed cattle and adorable Shetland ponies. In his philanthropic efforts Mulock set aside a portion of the farm for students from the Ontario College of Agriculture to partake in cutting edge advancements.

Over the years sections of Mulock Farm were gradually divided due to real estate development gradually surrounding it. However the original estate home remains preserved on a property spanning 11.6 acres. The estate has been meticulously. Cherished by six generations of the Mulock family.

In 2018 after years, in their possession the Mulock family made the decision to sell Mulock Farm to Newmarket Town for a sum amounting to $24 million.
In the future all the people living in Newmarket will have the opportunity to relish in the transformation of Mulock Farm, into a community park and green area. William Mulock was truly a man who valued community and the well being of all. It would undoubtedly bring him joy to see that his cherished farm and estate have endured over the years and are now poised to become a part of our community.

Lifestyle

Summerhill Centre is a shopping plaza conveniently situated off Yonge Street at Clearmeadow Boulevard. It’s a known landmark, in the neighbourhood featuring a Rexall drugstore as its anchor store. Additionally you’ll find services such as a dentist, optometrist walk in family clinic and even a fitness studio. The plaza also boasts a jeweler and several dining options for visitors to enjoy.

On the corner of Yonge Street and Davis Drive lies Upper Canada Mall, which serves as both a shopping centre and a vibrant community hub. With over 100 stores housed within its premises this mall is anchored by the Hudsons Bay department store. Shoppers can explore an array of shops catering to needs including sporting goods, beauty and health products, home furnishings, footwear and fashion items gift stores offering unique finds as well as a food court, for convenient dining options.

Summerhill Estates

Summerhill Estates can be found in the part of Newmarket, bordered by Yonge Street to the east and Bathurst Street to the west. If you head down Mulock Drive you’ll come across stone entranceway markers that bear the name Summerhill. Another set of markers can be found at Doubletree Lane and Sawmill Valley Drive.

For those who live in the neighbourhood Summerhill Centre is a spot, for shopping located off Yonge Street while Whipper Watson Park on Clearmeadow Boulevard offers a nice green space to relax and enjoy. One notable landmark is the Mulock Farm situated at the corner of Yonge Street and Mulock Drive. Recently acquired by the Town of Newmarket there are plans to transform it into a community park and greenspace that will surely become an asset, for residents.

Transit

In this neighbourhood you can find a total of 63 transit stops. Summerhill Estates is mainly populated by people who commute using vehicles and the majority of them travel to another city for work.

Destination of Residents Commute

• Commute within the city – 33%
• Commute to another city – 66%

Various Modes of Commuting

• Vehicle – 83%
• Transit – 10%
• Walk/bike – 3%

Duration of Residents Commutes

• 15 to 29 minutes – 24%
• 30 to 44 minutes – 16%
• 45 to 59 minutes – 13%
• 60 minutes and over – 20%
• Less than 15 minutes – 24%

Summerhill Estates Elementary, Secondary High Schools

Summerhill Estates boasts elementary and secondary schools, as well, as specialized programs, for both levels. In total there are 7 schools and 9 Catholic schools catering to the residents of Summerhill Estates. The local schools offer a variety of programs including Advanced Placement, French Immersion and International Baccalaureate options.

• Public Schools: 7
• Catholic Schools: 9

Public

• ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
• Crossland PS
• Clearmeadow PS
• Aurora Heights PS
• Terry Fox PS
• Sir William Mulock SS
• Poplar Bank PS

Catholic

• St Paul Catholic ES
• St Nicholas Catholic ES
• St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
• St John Chrysostom Catholic ES
• Sacred Heart Catholic HS
• Our Lady of Grace Catholic ES
• ÉÉC Saint-Jean
• St. Joseph Catholic ES
• ÉSC Renaissance

Summerhill Estates Parks & Facilities

Whipper Watson Park, situated near Clearmeadow Boulevard is a park nestled in a forest like environment. It offers amenities such, as a playground for children a splash pad and even a baseball diamond. During the winter season this park becomes an inviting destination, with its loved community ice rink. On the side of Mulock Drive lies the renowned John F. Smith Trail, which draws in both joggers and cyclists seeking a route.

It’s really enjoyable to explore the parks and recreational facilities in this area. You’ll find playgrounds, for kids and sports parks in these neighbourhood parks. In total there are 8 parks, with a combined 32 facilities. On average each park has 4 amenities to offer.

• Number of Parks: 8
• Number of Recreation Facilities: 32

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

• Playgrounds – 7
• Tennis Courts – 2
• Basketball Courts – 6
• Ball Diamonds – 3
• Sports Fields – 6
• Sports Courts – 3
• Trails – 5

Summerhill Estates Homes

The area known as Summerhill located north of Mulock Drive and its counterpart, Summerhill South are easily identifiable, by their stone entranceways along Mulock Drive. Most of the homes in this neighbourhood were constructed during the 2000s. Consist of a combination of detached and semi detached houses as well as townhomes.

All the houses feature brick exteriors. Are equipped with one or two garages. Despite the density of residences, in this area the streetscapes are quite picturesque characterized by meandering roads lined with sidewalks. Additionally there are parks and green spaces that provide open views throughout the neighbourhood.