Clarke, Halton

If you are looking for comfortable suburban living in the Greater Toronto Area, then Clarke city is the place for you. Clarke is a neighbourhood in Milton town in Southern Ontario in Canada. It is part of the Halton region, with Burlington, Oakville and Halton Hills as the nearby cities. Clarke is a fairly young neighbourhood that started building in 2003, and the construction is still undergoing. Its boundaries include Derry Road, CP Railroad Tracks, Thompson Road and James Snow Pkwy. The neighbourhood is complete with amenities such as schools, healthcare centres and green parks. It also provides good connectivity to the Great Toronto Area (GTA) via Highway 401.

The Clarke neighbourhood has a decent liveability index and ranks higher with respect to many other neighbourhoods in Ontario and Canada. With schools and healthcare facilities within walking distance from the homes, the amenities of the neighbourhood have a higher grade of A+, and housing properties here do not seem too high. However, the cost of living in Clarke is high, and employment is a problem here. Clarke is safer than 63% of the cities in Ontario. The crime rate in the neighbourhood of Clarke is 45% lower than the national average. Residents have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a crime victim in Clarke, and so the crime rate is rated A+. Policing in the region is provided by the Halton Regional Police Service.

The median household income in Clarke is 48% higher than the national average. Wholesale & retail services and education, health and social services are the main industries that offer the majority of employment opportunities to residents of the neighbourhood. Almost 12.3% of people earn between $ 80,000 to $ 1,00,000, while 2.9% earn $ 3,00,000 or more. Almost 89.6% of residents in the Clarke location speak only English, while 0.2% speak only French. This means that the neighbourhood is dominated by English speakers.

The schools are within walking distance from all the houses in the Clarke neighbourhood. It has many healthcare facilities in and near the locality. There are not many fancy restaurants and shopping malls in Clarke, but the residents can visit the ones in other neighbourhoods of Milton.

Schools

There are many popular schools in the Clarke location offering quality education to the residents. Some of these schools are:

• Bruce Trail Public School
• Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School
• Ecole Elementaire Dyane Adam
• Milton District High School

Restaurants

Residents can satiate their cravings at the various multi-cuisine restaurants in and around Milton. Some of the popular restaurants in the area are:

• Locanda
• Panago Pizza
• Pasqualini
• Casa Americo Italian Bistro & Restaurant
• Goodfellas, Wood oven Pizza

Shopping Mall

In addition to these, shopping centres and shopping malls in Milton are great for meeting the shopping needs of residents. Some shopping centres in the area are as follows:

• Milton Mall
• RioCam Centre Milton
• Main Centre Milton
• Milton Common
• Thompson Square Shopping Plaza

Hospitals

Healthcare facilities for the convenience of the residents have been built close to the community and across Milton. These hospitals also hire volunteers for permanent and temporary assistance.

• Milton District Hospital
• Derry Medical Centre
• Outpatient Clinic
• Tremaine Medical
• Milton Centre for Women’s Health

Located in the Great Toronto Area and close to the Niagara Escarpment, Clarke offers scenic locations that are popular tourist attractions. It also has heritage buildings that serve as must-visit places.

First Ontario Arts Centre, Milton

This modern building in Milton is a hub for art and culture. It holds musical and theatrical performances. The centre proudly exhibits the work of local and Canadian artists. It also runs art shows for people of all ages.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Rattlesnake Point is an eco-tourist spot located in Milton and owned by Conservation Halton. The terrain spreads across the Niagara Escarpment and has many golf courses, country markets, cycling trails and boarding facilities. If you are a nature lover, it is a great place to take a nature walk or enjoy bird-watching.

Crawford Lake

Crawford Lake is a unique water body located in Milton, Ontario. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is a rare meromictic lake, which means that the layers of water that make up the lake do not intermix. The conservation area of Crawford Lake contains a reconstructed Iroquoian village and several hiking trails.

The Clarke location is famous for its conservation areas, lush green parks, and sports centres. With so much going on around, one can never have a dull moment in Clarke. Following are some examples of things to do in Clarke.

Nature Walks

With world-renowned conservation areas like Rattlesnake Point, Kelso and Crawford Lake, Clarke is a haven for nature lovers. One can take leisure walks in these areas and enjoy the scenic beauty while exploring the flora and fauna that this place has to offer.

Outdoor Recreation Activities in Green Parks

The Clarke neighbourhood and other areas of Milton have many lush green parks. The city itself has the Clarke Neighbourhood Park – North and the Clarke Neighbourhood Park – South. The north park has two soccer fields, a kids' playground, and basketball courts for the recreational activities of the residents. The south park has similar amenities, including winding pathways for jogging and cycling.

Shopping

There are many shopping malls and shopping centres in Milton and near the Clarke community where residents can enjoy shopping. There are several local shops as well as global brands in these malls. Milton ReStore, Chaddors, and the Real Canadian Superstore are some of the local clothing stores you can find here.

Important cities in Canada, such as Toronto, Brampton, and Burlington, can be easily reached from Clarke via road connectivity. Other nearby neighbourhoods in Halton are also easily accessible from the Clarke location.

• Union Station can be reached in about an hour by car and in 1.5 hours by public transit.
• The neighbourhood Clarke is bordered by two of Milton’s major roads, Derry Road and Thompson Road South, which connects Clarke to other neighbourhoods of Milton.
• Ontario Highway 401 is connected to Clarke via the James Snow Parkway South, which connects the neighbourhood to Greater Toronto Area.

There are many popular markets in and around the neighbourhood where residents can shop for retail, groceries, furniture, and more. These markets make Clarke a self-sufficient residential area.

Milton Farmer’s Market

The Milton Farmer’s Market, at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment in Milton, has had local farmers proudly bringing fresh produce to the residents every Saturday morning since 1972. It is a traditionally fashioned market on Main Street in downtown Milton where residents can shop for farm-fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy products. The market also has artisans and flower vendors.

Rivercroft Interiors Specialty & Gift Shop

Rivercroft Interiors is a beautiful vintage barn outside Milton where you can shop for home interiors. The shop offers gift items, furniture, artwork, candles, glassware, table linens, and more. It also offers experiential learning classes in making candles, barn board signs, planters, etc. It also has baked items like cakes and cookies that you can enjoy around the holidays.

M&M Food Market

M&M Food Market is an in-store food market in Main Centre Milton where you can shop for top-quality frozen foods. These foods are classified according to dietary choices, such as vegetarian, non-vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, vegan, and halal. It is a Canadian brand that also offers real-time food. It has restaurant-class meals and warm hospitality and is a good place to visit with family and friends.

The community of Clarke is diverse, with people of South Asian, African, and Arab origins also living in the neighbourhood. The Clarke neighbourhood has 16,421 people, while the density is 6,776 people per square kilometre. The following statistics will shed light on the demographics of the area.

There are various indoor and outdoor parks for the recreation of children in and around Clarke, such as the Skedaddle Kids Indoor Playground and the Clarke Neighbourhood Parks. There are many conservation areas as well where you can do activities like cycling, nature walks, and picnics with your kids. 

• The north and south parks of the Clark neighbourhood have playgrounds, soccer fields and basketball courts for residents to enjoy sports with their kids.
• The city is also pedestrian friendly and has pathways for activities like cycling and jogging.
• The hockey rink at Milton Memorial Arena is close to Clarke for residents to visit. The recreation facility of Milton Leisure Centre is also nearby, which has a 25-metre swimming pool, a gym and a spin room. There is also a leisure pool with a waterslide and a shallow pool for toddlers.

Clarke also has an off-leash dog park in the vicinity to have a fun day out with your furry friend.

The cost of living in Clarke is relatively higher than in other areas of Ontario. Overall, the cost of living here is 2% higher than the national average. The amenities of goods and services are also 8% more than the national average. However, the cost of housing in Clarke is 14% lower than the national average.

Most locals in the Clarke neighbourhood live in their own homes, while 8% live in rentals. The configuration of housing properties in the Clarke neighbourhood is mainly large, two-storey, detached homes with front lawns and backyards. The average sales price of a home in Clarke is $ 1,052,929, and the property will stay on the market for about 14 days. The Clarke real estate market is fairly young and thriving. The other neighbourhoods that may interest home buyers are Mountainview, Timberlea, and Ford. One can also explore the nearby cities of Burlington, Oakville, and Halton Hills.