Angus-Glen, York

Angus Glen is a posh community located in the city of Markham, north of the former municipality of Unionville, Ontario, Canada. The community was developed in the late 1990s and offers an ideal mix of urban and suburban living. The housing complexes are designed with the appearance of old downtown Toronto homes, with laneways for separate garages. Angus Glen is bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive East to the north, 16th Avenue to the South and Kennedy Road to the east. It is home to the famous Angus Glen Golf Club, which consists of two 18-hole championship golf courses. The houses in the Angus Glen neighbourhood are mostly single, detached houses with many townhouses and are sought-after for family living.

The Angus Glen neighbourhood has a good liveability index and ranks higher than many other neighbourhoods in Ontario and Canada. The schools and hospitals are within the walking distance, while the amenities of the neighbourhood have been graded A+. However, the cost of living and employment seem to be an issue here. Angus Glen's crime rates are 66% lower than the national average. Additionally, the community is safer than 83% of the cities in Ontario, which is why the crime here rates A+. The residents of Angus Glen find the streets of the neighbourhood quiet and safe.

The Angus Glen location is a wealthy neighbourhood with a median household income 73% higher than the national average. Wholesale & retail services and financial and insurance services are the predominant industries of employment in the community. About 8.6% of people earn between $80,000 to $100,000 annually, while 16.5% of people earn more than $300,000 per year. The Angus Glen neighbourhood is dominated by English-speaking residents, with 84.4% of the residents speaking only English. The community lives cohesively and facilitates ease of communication among the existing and new residents.

Angus Glen is complete with top-tier schools, advanced healthcare centres, family-friendly restaurants and shopping centres. The area has plenty of green space and urban neighbourhood designs.

Schools

Many popular schools are in and near the Angus Glen neighbourhood offering quality education to the children of the residents. Some of these schools are listed below:

• Castlemore Public School
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
• Stonebridge Public School
• Beckett Farm Public School
• John Mc Rae Public School
• Monica Catholic Elementary School

Restaurants

The Angus Glen neighbourhood offers family-friendly multi-cuisine restaurants for residents. Some of the popular restaurants in the area include the following:

• The Silo Grill
• Symposium Café Restaurant
• Main’s Mansion
• Essence of Unionville
• Sunset Grill

Shopping Malls

There are several shopping malls and centres in and near Angus Glen that provides access to a variety of products and services to the Angus Glen residents. Some of these shopping malls are detailed below:

• Bridlewood Mall
• Scarboro Village Mall
• Cedarbrae Mall
• Warden Plaza
• M Plaza

Hospitals

Hospitals for the convenience of the residents have been built close to the Angus Glen community and across York. These hospitals offer advanced healthcare facilities, being updated with remarkable medical professionals and top-notch technologies.

• Markham Stouffville Hospital
• Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital
• Shouldice Hospital
• Grace Emergency Centre
• NHS Healthcare

Angus Glen offers many tourist attractions and places to visit around the locality with family and friends. Some of the top attractions near Angus Glen are as follows:

Bruce’s Creek Park

The Village Green in Unionville, Markham, which is about 6 km from Angus Glen, is a beautiful park offering scenic views and facing a lake. The Park is a popular picnic spot and hiking area with beautiful nature trails.

Angus Glen Golf Club

Angus Glen Golf Club is a popular landmark in the Angus Glen region. It has two 18-hole championship golf courses and has been a two-time host of the Canada Open. The golf course is beautiful and challenging and offers best-in-class service. The Golf Club also has a restaurant and a private lounge.

Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland is a 134-hectare amusement park located within the Greater Toronto area. It is 20 km away from Angus Glen and can be reached within 30 minutes by car. The theme park is a premium amusement park offering large roller coaster rides, world-class entertainment and a water park. It was the first major theme park in Canada and remains the country’s largest.

With two renowned golf courses and a full-fledged community centre in the heart of the neighbourhood, Angus Glen provides its residents with ample things to do. Some of the activities that you can enjoy in and around Angus Glen are as follows:

Activities at the Angus Glen Community Centre

Angus Glen Community Centre is a state-of-the-art facility complete with amenities such as two ice-hockey pads, a swimming pool and a gymnasium, promoting community living to be envied. It features a well-stocked library and meeting rooms that hold activities for senior citizens and well as youngsters. The Community Centre has something or the other in-store for individuals of all age groups.

Golfing

Angus Glen has two golf clubs – the Angus Glen Golf Club, which has two 18-hole golf courses, and the York Downs Golf and Country Club, which is a 27-hole golf club. Both clubs are accessible to residents through private membership. These are beautifully designed golf courses overlooking Major Mackenzie Drive and 16th Avenue respectively.

Shopping at Premium Shopping Centres

A short drive to the south of Markham opens good retail opportunities for the residents. Pacific Mall, located at Kennedy Road, is the largest shopping mall of its kind in the area and has more than 450 mini-shops and many Asian-themed eateries. Splendid China Mall is located south of Pacific Mall and has more than 150 stores across branded and local retail stores offering apparel, gadgets and accessories.

The preferable mode of transport for the Angus Glen residents is private cars. Highway 404 connects the neighbourhood to downtown Toronto, while the York Region Transit operates buses along the periphery of the neighbourhood.

• Unionville is 5.9 km away, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach by car.
• Toronto Pearson International Airport is 42.8 km away, and it takes about 30 minutes to reach by car.
• York University is about 25.8 km away, and it takes around 20 minutes to reach by car.
• Downtown Markham is 9 km away, and it takes about 12 minutes to reach by car.
• Scarborough City is about 30 km away, and it takes approximately 26 minutes to reach by car.

The Angus Glen neighbourhood has several markets and shopping centres in its vicinity. Some of the significant markets of the locality are as follows:

Pacific Mall

Pacific Mall is an Asian-themed shopping mall in Markham, Ontario. It is one of the largest Asian shopping malls in North America. The mall has 450 individual retail units across contemporary fashion, jewellery, gadgets and eateries. The mall includes Heritage Town and a food court and is a famous tourist destination in the Greater Toronto Area.

Main Street Markham

Main Street Markham is one of the oldest markets in Markham, with both traditional and modern shops of spas, art, cafes, pubs, restaurants and various other activities. It is a sought-after place by residents to enjoy an evening of engaging with the community or dining out. The market hosts traditional annual events such as the music festival, the farmers’ and artisans’ market and trick or treat.

Chepack’s Country Market

Chepack’s Country Market is a famous farm produce market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked products, meat and fish. The market is famous for selling seasonal produce, which is fresh and good in quality.

The Angus Glen neighbourhood has a total population of 2,687, with a population density of 1,384 people per square km, being relatively higher than the population density of Ontario. The median age in the Angus Glen neighbourhood is 40.3 years, which indicates that the majority population here is middle-aged.

Angus Glen offers several parks in the residential areas, community places and two golf clubs where you can take your children for outdoor activities. For outdoor activities other than golf, you can take your kids to Bruce Mill’s Conservation Park, which is located a short drive north of the Angus Glen neighbourhood. The highlights of the park are treetop trekking, a picnic area, day camps, hiking and cross-country skiing. There are hiking trails around the southeast corner of Markham, where you will find green meadows, forest areas, river streams and bridges. These trails are safe to take your children trekking or hiking on a pleasant summer day. Ice Hockey is a popular sport in Canada, and the Angus Glen Community Centre has two NHL-sized arenas. These areas are suitable for children to learn and practice ice hockey. The residential parks in Angus Glen are pet-friendly. You can also take your pets on hiking or trekking adventures at the natural, scenic trails near the locality.

The cost of living is at a higher end at the Angus Glen location. It is 15% higher than the Markham average and 28% more than the national average. The housing index of the Angus Glen neighbourhood is 72% higher than the national average. Health care and goods & services are priced similarly to that of Markham and Ontario, while utilities and transportation are slightly more expensive than the Ontario average.

The Angus Glen neighbourhood is a sought-after location for owning or renting a home, being complete with all amenities, such as schools, hospitals and shopping malls that are in the vicinity of the residential communities. The configuration of the housing properties in the Angus Glen neighbourhood is mainly large, detached homes and townhouses with front lawns and lanes for separate garage areas. Currently, the average Angus Glen home will sell for $1,500,000 and will be on the market for 15 days. The Angus Glen location is popular because of the Angus Glen Golf Club and the Angus Glen Community Centre.