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      History:

      Sunderland is thought to be named after Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland. Spencer was a former Secretary of State for England. He arranged refuge for many German Palatine families who had fought for the British in various wars and were subsequently given land grants in Brock Township. The decsendants of these German Palatine families expressed their gratitude by naming their village in honour of the Earl of Sunderland. Sunderland was a sleepy rural hamlet prior to the arrival of the Toronto and Nipissing railway which opened a station in Sunderland in 1871. The station was decommissioned and demolished in 1969. Since the 1850s the annual Sunderland Fall Fair has been a fixture on the local calendar and a celebration of Sunderland’s agricultural roots as a community.

      Overview:

      Sunderland has an understated countrified charm characterized by a gently rolling topography and beautiful heritage buildings. Sunderland is best known for its annual Maple Syrup Festival that attracts visitors from all over Durham Region and beyond.

      Lifestyle:

      Sunderland has a quaint shopping district along River Street which runs through the centre of the village. Here you will find a selection of inviting restaurants and cafes as well as shops and services. The Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival takes place each spring on River Street which includes a wide assortment of local artisans and artists displaying their work.

       

      Homes:

      Sunderland’s downtown heritage district includes a nice selection of Victorian houses from the middle and late 1800s as well as Edwardian style homes and smaller workman’s cottages from the 1910s and 20s. On the periphery of this village you will find ranch-style bungalows, split-level homes, and two-storey homes that were constructed from the 1960s, right up to the present.

      Recreation:

      Sunderland Park is a neighbourhood hub that features picnic areas, playgrounds, skateboard park, tennis court, basketball court and baseball diamonds. Adjacent to the park is the Sunderland Brock Memorial Arena which has a single ice pad for hockey and family skates.

       

      Arts:

      The Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival is an annual event held during the height of maple syrup season in either late March or early April. Tours of local sugar bushes, a talent show, bed races and a smorgasboard of food are highlights of this event. Sunderland also hosts the Sunderland Fair, which is the oldest fair in Durham Region. This fall fair takes place mid-week. Local schools are closed on the opening day of the fair so that the school children can participate in the opening day parade. Sunderland also has a public libray.

          Sunderland Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          45 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          30 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          75 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          30 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.