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      History:

      Ancient glaciers shaped this landscape some 12,000 years ago forming the land mass now known as the Oak Ridges Moraine. The first pioneers to settle here were farmers who toiled the rich soil after painstakingly clearing tracts of dense forest that blanketed the area. In the 1800s there was an actual village named Taunton near what is now the Whitby and Oshawa border. The Taunton name makes reference to Taunton Road, the main thoroughfare running east to west across Durham Region. Taunton is English in origin making reference to Somerset, County in England where many of Durham’s earlier families originated from. Taunton is a Keltic word meaning “roaring stream”.

      Overview:

      Taunton is situated at the northeast end of Oshawa sharing a border with the Municipality of Clarington. The Harmony Creek Valley forms a green corridor within the centre of this neighbourhood. Just beyond the north and east borders of the neighbourhood are rural countryside.   There are two public schools and a public library within this neighbourhood.

      Lifestyle:

      Some of the more popular family style restaurants are randomly found on the main streets that skirt the neighbourhood including favourites like: Boston Pizza, East Side Mario’s, Nando’s Kelsey’s and Montana’s Steakhouse.

      Homes:

      Taunton homes were built in the 2010s. These homes are nicely designed with built in garages, patterned brick exteriors, architectural accents and columned front porches. There is a new urbanism feel to these homes that feature traditional architectural styles. The streetscapes are pedestrian friendly with sidewalks setback from the road.

       

      Recreation:

      Delpark Homes Centre is a neighbourhood hub and recreation centre with 4 ice pads, swimming, a large fitness facility and an indoor track. Harmony Valley Conservation Area With is enjoyed by walkers, hikers, runners, and nature enthusiasts.

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          Taunton Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          20 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          55 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 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.