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 Neighbourhoods If you're looking for the right residential neighbourhood, downtown (small town) life, or the perfect spot for a retreat or vacation get-away, you've found the right place. A City of Neighbourhoods The city of Orillia did not experience the rapid growth and development that many other Ontario cities had in the last 30 years, so our neighbourhoods have not been sliced up by highways or torn down for high rises and strip malls. Many of our neighbourhoods are much the same as they were when they were built, which makes them very attractive to home owners today.
Now, modern growth and development are coming to Orillia in a big way. New industries are being established, large retailers like Wal-Mart and Home Depot have invested here. The secret is out - this is a great place to live. So while the citizens and council welcome new development, they are being careful to preserve what we have - beautiful neighbourhoods. We also have a unique way of naming our neighbourhoods that prospective home buyers from out of town should learn about. Like many municipalities, Orillia is divided into wards for the purpose of municipal representation. Today's wards are numbered and their boundaries clearly defined but when Orillia residents, (and real estate agents) talk about wards, they're usually referring to the old ward system whose names came from points on the compass and whose boundaries are loosely defined by a combination of history and real estate marketing. You'll see these names in real estate ads but you won't find them on any map, except the one below.
The Sales Representatives at Prudential Lifestyles Real Estate know this area intimately. Many specialize in certain areas or types of homes. Contact us to put you in touch with one who can help you get the right home or vacation property at the right price.
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Orillia's downtown area is vibrant, healthy and alive
Here is a shot of Mississaga Street now. There are more trees, it is more pedestrian-friendly, and many of the stores have been renovated to display a heritage theme.(This picture was taken early on a Sunday morning - the street is usually much busier)
Many people chose our area because of the abundance of beautiful, rural land that is within an easy drive to city amenities.
