Living in Newmarket | around The Bogart Hills

Newmarket sits in the middle of York Region, north of Aurora and south of Bradford. It is a real town with its own history, not just a stop on the way to somewhere else. The Bogart Hills is planned for 123 John Street, close to the older, tree lined part of town.

This page is about the area itself. What a normal week looks like, how you get to work, where you buy groceries, where kids play. City Park has not released pricing, sizes or occupancy for The Bogart Hills yet, so this is about the place you would be living in.

The feel of the neighbourhood

Newmarket has a small town core with a big town's services around it. Streets near the Bogart area are mature, with older trees and a mix of house sizes. Families, retirees and people who work in Toronto all live here.

Who lives here: families, long time residents, and commuters who wanted more space.
The pace: quiet on weeknights, busier around Main Street and Upper Canada Mall on weekends.
Getting around: most trips are by car, though the older streets are walkable and flat enough for bikes.
Home mix: The Bogart Hills is planned as a collection of townhomes and single family homes.

Commuting from Newmarket

Highway 404 runs along the east side of town and takes you straight down to Highway 401 and the 407. Yonge Street is the main north south road through the middle of Newmarket.

Driving south: Highway 404 from Davis Drive or Mulock Drive, about an hour to North York outside of rush hour.
GO train: Newmarket GO on the Barrie line runs into Union Station downtown.
Bus service: York Region Transit covers the town, and Viva Blue runs down Yonge toward Richmond Hill and the subway.
Local roads: Davis Drive, Mulock Drive and Green Lane handle most of the cross town driving.

Schools, parks and everyday errands

Newmarket is served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board, with elementary and high schools spread through town. Southlake Regional Health Centre is right in Newmarket on Davis Drive.

Parks and trails: Fairy Lake and the Tom Taylor Trail follow the East Holland River through town.
Recreation: the Magna Centre and Ray Twinney Complex have arenas and pools.
Shopping: Upper Canada Mall at Yonge and Davis, plus grocery stores and plazas along the main roads.
Main Street: independent restaurants, cafes and the Newmarket Farmers Market in season.

A normal week here

Weekdays run on school drop offs, the 404 or the GO train, and a grocery run on the way home. Weekends slow down. People walk the Tom Taylor Trail, sit by Fairy Lake, or head to Main Street for breakfast.

Winter: hockey and swimming at the town rec centres, skating outdoors when it holds.
Summer: the farmers market, festivals on Main Street, and the beaches at Lake Simcoe about half an hour north.
Day trips: Aurora, Bradford and Barrie are all short drives, and Toronto is a train ride away.
Value: buyers here get more square footage and yard than closer to the city.

Common questions

Where exactly is The Bogart Hills?

The address is 123 John Street, Newmarket, Ontario. That puts the Bogart Hills community in Newmarket close to the older central part of town, near the Bogart area and within easy reach of Yonge Street, Davis Drive and Highway 404.

Can I get to downtown Toronto without a car?

Yes. Newmarket GO sits on the Barrie line and runs to Union Station. York Region Transit buses connect around town, and Viva Blue runs south along Yonge Street toward the subway at Finch.

What schools are nearby?

Newmarket is covered by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board, with elementary and secondary schools across town. Specific school assignments depend on the final address and boundaries, which the boards set.

Has City Park released prices or move in dates yet?

Not yet. The Bogart Hills is listed as coming soon, and pricing, unit counts, storeys and occupancy have not been announced. What is confirmed is the location and that it will be a mix of townhomes and single family homes.

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