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Heart-Lake

Neighborhood Overview

Heart-Lake, Peel

Heart Lake Neighbourhood Overview

The Canadian province of Ontario has a lake that is shaped like a heart. Its name means "Heart Lake," and it covers almost 18 hectares. It is a kettle lake, which means that floodwaters or receding glaciers formed it. It is interesting to note that Austria, Germany, Turkey, France, and the United States all have heart-shaped lakes. A lake called Heart Lake can be found in Brampton, Ontario, Canada's northernmost region. Heart Lake is a kettle lake, as is Teapot Lake (0.7 hectares, 1.26 metres (4.1 feet) depth), the latter of which is a rare meromictic lake. In the 1950s, the area was made accessible to the public. The lake itself is located in the 418-acre Heart Lake Conservation Area, where students from the neighbourhood elementary schools plant trees each year. In addition to offering boat rentals, there are many biking and running trails. Heart Lake Secondary School is one of the institutions that bear its name, as does the neighbourhood immediately surrounding the lake.

Livability & Lifestyle of Heart Lake

Heart Lake East has an exceptional livability score of 85 out of 100. The cost of living in Heart Lake East is 2% less than the average in Brampton, and crime rates are comparable. Real estate costs in Heart Lake East are 11% cheaper than the average price in Brampton. Heart Lake East rents are 100 percent less expensive than the national average in Brampton. Here are some parameters for the livability quotient in the Heart Lake neighbourhood.
Liveability  85
Amenities A+
Cost of Living C-
Employment C-
Housing A+
Schools B
Crime A+
The crime rate of Heart Lake is very low. The statistical representation has been presented in the below table. The total crimes are less than 3% of the total population. This is also lower than the national average. The neighbourhood Heart Lake also has a higher proportion of property crimes as compared to violent crimes.
Index  Streetsville (/100k people) Ontario/100k People National (/100k people)
Total Crime 2,962 3,086 4,223
Violent Crime 760 792 1,042
Property Crime 2,201  2,294 3,181

People & Culture of Heart Lake

The Heart Lake is a place for tourists. Here the residential spot is very minimal. Very few families live here. As it is mainly used as a tourist spot, people from different cultural backgrounds come here to enjoy the natural scenic beauty. Hence it is not possible to figure out the particular nature of people and cultural features of this particular place. However, in the nearby places there are some residential areas where few families stay. These people are mainly labour class. A Metro supermarket and a Shoppers Drug Mart serve as the centre’s main tenants. Heart Lake Town Centre is situated at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Sandalwood Parkway East. At 10111 Heart Lake Road, there is a Lowe’s home improvement retailer.
Median Income $110,445
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Labour Participation Rate 65.3%
On a Heart Lake visit, the neighbourhood’s culture will be visible for residents. The Heart Lake location has a distinct English-speaking population. The language is spoken by a whopping majority of people here. French is spoken by a miniscule number of people in the locality.
Speak English only 95.83%
English and French 1.16%

Heart Lake Neighbourhood Nearby

This neighbourhood has an abundance of green space. There includes Loafers Lake, Conservation Drive Park, and Sandalwood Park in addition to Heart Lake Conservation Park. The Loafers Lake Recreation Centre and the Cyril Clark public library are both located on Loafers Lake Lane. On Conestoga, there is also the Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre. The neighbourhood’s eastern boundary is formed by Highway 410, which gives commuters a convenient transportation route.

Schools Nearby

  • Heart Lake Secondary School
  • Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Restaurants Nearby

  • Teremok Cafe
  • Venezia Pizza
  • The Keg Steakhouse

Healthcare Centres nearby

  • Heart Lake Health Centre
  • Heart Lake Medical Centre

Shopping Centers Nearby

  • Heart Lake Town Centre-Plaza

Top Attractions & Places to Visit in Heart Lake

There are many top attractions that are available in the neighbourhood. The area is dotted with several trekking and natural trails. It also has various parks and other green spaces for residents to access.

Treetop Trekking – Brampton

At 10302 Heart Lake Road in Brampton, UPtowns at Heart Lake is a brand-new condominium building that is currently under construction. 331 total units make up UPtowns at Heart Lake.

Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park

Mr. Donald Gordon The 40-hectare Chinguacousy Park is a sizable park located in the Bramalea neighbourhood of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. On the southeast, Bramalea Road; on the northeast, Central Park Drive; and on the north and west, Queen Street East.

Rose Theatre Brampton

The Rose is a theatre in the heart of Brampton, Ontario, that is owned by the city. Originally known as the Rose Theatre Brampton, the venue held a grand opening on September 29, 2006, which featured Diana Krall. The theatre has a large performance hall with 880 seats and a smaller multi-purpose room with 130–160 seats, depending on the layout.

Gage Park

Gage Park is located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It was first established in 1903 and is the oldest municipal park in Brampton. The park features wading pools, children's play areas, flower gardens, gazebos, big trees, fountains, jogging and rollerblading trails, and evening concerts in the summer.

Things to do in Heart Lake

There are a wealth of activities available for residents in Heart Lake. This neighbourhood has everything from natural trails to loads of other attractions. There are of course, leading restaurants including Murphy’s and Venezia Pizza for catching a bite as well.

Trekking in Treetop

Make this summer one you'll never forget by climbing, swinging, and zipping through the forest canopy with Treetop Trekking Brampton! This park offers a variety of exciting activities for ages 9 and up and is conveniently located at Heart Lake Conservation Area, just a short drive from downtown Toronto.

Visiting the Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park

A gem in this park is the greenhouse, which has tropical plants, a fountain, and a variety of succulent species. After being closed for two years, it is once again open. You can get the kids up from camp and go for a brief visit. They can travel on the miniature railway and the carousel. Everything from miniature golf to the animal barn to the playground and splash park in the summer to ice skating, skiing, and tobogganing in the winter is available here year-round. You can either buy food or bring a picnic; you will have done both.

Distance & Commute from Popular Locations

The popular locations are not very far from Heart Lake. Some of the most important places and the distances are presented as follows:
  • The closest Railway station is Sandalwood Pky E W/Of. This is 766 metres away.
  • From Humber College, Toronto 70 min
  • From Toronto Pearson International Airport (Yyz), Mississauga 88 min

Popular Markets in Heart Lake

Heart Lake is home to several markets and stores. These cater to the daily requirements of residents with aplomb. There are many options worth considering for essentials, groceries, vegetables, fruits, and more. The nearby markets for Heart Lake are as follows:

Allison's Farm Market

In Cooksville, Ontario, the Allison family first started farming six generations ago. William and Isla Allison founded the first farm market on their land in 1975 after moving their family to Georgetown, Ontario, in 1967. In the summer and fall, their "little market" specialised in sweet corn and pumpkins.

Kooner Farms- Growing Since 1988

Farmers' market with a wide selection of all-vegetable bedding plants, some greens' seedlings for home gardening, and summertime fresh produce.

Malhi Farm

You can indulge your inner gardener at a family-run farm. By offering fresh & organic vegetable plants, herbs, and flowers, they make it simpler for you to carry on with your gardening endeavours. as well as triple mix and cow manure for your lawn and garden soil.

Heart Lake Demographics

198 people lived in Heart Lake 167 in 2021. Heart Lake 167's population rose 4.21% over the previous five years and 0.51% over the previous year. The demographics also indicate how the total population is 12,711 people and how there are 73% of married couples in the area as well. At the same time, there are 55% families who also have children.
Statistic Location
Area Code L6Z 0B4
Population 12,711
Population density (sq km) 3,535
Median age 38.1
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1
Married couples 73%
Families w/ kids at home 55%

Things to Do in Heart Lake with Kids & Pets

Heart Lake Conservation Area offers outdoor recreation against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty. Heart Lake provides great outdoor entertainment, whether you want to go fishing, zip lining, or play in the pool.
  • For kids, parents can take them to a treetop or the Red Theatre.
  • Apart from that, parents can also take kids to the Rose Theatre Brampton

Average Cost of Living in Heart Lake

Without rent, the projected monthly expenses for a single individual are $905 ($1,216). Compared to New York, Brampton is 35.75% less costly (without rent). With a $1957 average monthly cost of living, Brampton ranks in the top 7% of the world's most expensive cities.
Index Location (out of 100)
Cost of living 101
Goods & Services 108
Groceries 100
Health care 103
Housing 82
Transportation 107
Utilities 130

Real Estate Housing Market of Heart Lake

As Heart Lake is a tourist destination, real estate housing is not very viable here. The place is full of natural beauty, but people do not come here to stay. Very few people stay here or nearby. At 10302 Heart Lake Road in Brampton, Uptowns at Heart Lake is a brand-new condominium project being built by Vandyk Properties. There are 331 total apartments at Uptowns at Heart Lake. There is high demand for Heart Lake real estate, as can be seen from the surge in interest for Heart Lake houses in recent times.

Location Insights

FAQ

What is the average home price in Heart Lake?

The average home price in Heart Lake is $918,300.

How much does a rental home cost in Heart Lake?

The rental cost of a home in Heart Lake is between $1,700 and $3,300 per month.

What are nearby neighbourhoods in Heart Lake?

  • Snelgrove
  • Heat Lake West
  • Northgate
  • Westgate
  • Heart Lake East
  • Brampton West
  • Madoc
  • Fletchers Creek South
  • Brampton West Industrial
  • Southgate
  • Brampton East
  • Northwest Sandalwood Parkway

How many homes are for sale in Heart Lake?

There are 545 homes available for sale in Heart Lake.

How quickly are homes selling in Heart Lake?

16.7% of homes sell in under 10 days on the market.

Where does Heart Lake rank among other Ontario neighbourhoods?

Heart Lake ranks fourth among other Ontario neighbourhoods.

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