Madoc, Peel

A beautiful and pristine community located in Ontario, Madoc can be found at the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62. It is halfway between Ontario and Toronto, and it takes about 2 hours to reach this town from either location. Once a mining town, Madoc is also called a town "with the heart of gold". Madoc is a small town and is a great escape from the hustling and bustling of the cities. The streets of the town are humble, and one will love the friendly faces and smiles of the people here. As per the citizens here, Madoc is a town with deep history and roots, and one gets to hear amazing stories from the old-timers.

The livability score of Madoc is 64, and it is below the average mark when compared to other localities in Ontario. However, it is ranked 232 in Ontario and 781 in Canada, which is 83% better than the neighbouring towns. The scores provided are based on different factors; more details are mentioned in the table below. Here are the figures for the Madoc neighbourhood:

The original name of Madoc was MacKenzie’s Mills and it was named after Donald MacKenzie. He was the one to build the grist and saw mills here. It was also called Hastings for a brief period before being renamed Madoc Township. During the 19th Century, people used to travel on carriages and horses from Ottawa to Toronto and Madoc was more like a halfway stopover. It was until 1998 that Madoc remained an incorporated municipality. Madoc is known for its mining history, and it was in the year 1866 that miners discovered gold during the process. Madoc has flourished from being a mining and stopover town, to an amazing, historic community that has all the amenities needed for a perfect stay. The town is now a popular tourist location and boasts of excellent hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. The median household income in Madoc is $70,329, and this is 15% lower when compared to the CDN average. The unemployment rate here is 3.6%. As per the findings, more than 6.7% of citizens earn less than $20,000 and about 12.2% of the people earn $80,000-$100,000.

Madoc has transformed itself into a humble, calm and serene neighbourhood from a mining town. The multi-pronged community has access to schools, colleges, hospitals, markets, and restaurants. Madoc has six public schools in the locality, and these provide excellent education to the kids in the neighbourhood. Some of the schools here are:

• Centre Hastings Secondary School
• Madoc Township School
• Madoc Public School
• Emmanuel Christian Academy

The community also has some excellent restaurants that serve multi-cuisine and local delicacies. Some of the restaurants one can check out are:

• Hidden Goldmine Bakery
• Sunny Side up
• McDonald's
• Dinos Pizza
• Madoc Dairy

The community also has some amazing shopping centres, but if you wish to buy some gifts you must check out The Ravens Cache and Ashlie's Books. Madoc also has some good hospitals that provide round-the-clock healthcare services to the residents here. Some of the hospitals one can reach out to are:

• The ParaMed Madoc Clinic
• Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Apart from enjoying the local delicacies and listing the historic stories the townspeople have to share, one can also visit some attractions the community has to offer. Here are some of the best places to visit in the Madoc location.

Madoc Dairy - Burnside’s Casual Dining

Madoc Dairy is quite popular for the casual dining experience it offers, and above that, this place has a very inviting atmosphere and was first started in 1937. Since then, Burnside’s Casual Dining was taken good care of by three generations. A must-visit when you are in Madoc.

Hidden Goldmine Bakery

If you wish to learn all about the history of the gold rush, and about the first gold mine of 1866 in Eldorado, you must visit the Hidden Goldmine Bakery. It is located on the main street in a historic building.

O'Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area

Another top attraction of this locality is the O'Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area. Entry to this conservation area is free, and one gets to learn about the history of Madoc in a naturally serene setting.

The neighbourhood has no shortage of things to do. There are parks, lovely thoroughfares, and charming eateries for your fill of great food and beverages. The community is an established one with several reputed educational institutions and healthcare centres.

Visit the Madoc Skatepark

Madoc has a massive Skatepark, which is located close to the main street itself. During the weekends, one can get to see kids, teens and adults enjoying their time here.

Walk Around the Main Street

If you wish to check out some historic stores or just interact with the locals, you can always walk around Madoc Main Street. One can also find the Hidden Goldmine Bakery, the Thrift Store and Mackenzie Mills Emporium here.

The Santa Claus Parade

The Santa Claus Parade is loved by locals and tourists alike. This parade happens every November and this is one event that isn't missed by anyone.

Madoc is located halfway between Ontario and Toronto. It takes approximately 2 hours to reach Toronto from Madoc by car.

One of the most interesting markets in Madoc is the Madoc Village Square Market. This is a pop-upmarket that features goods from local artisans, and various food products from local farmers. The neighbourhood shops are immensely popular with residents.

Here are the key details about Madoc neighbourhood demographics. The area has 2172 people and there is a lower population density as well. The median age is 50.7 years while there are 71% married couples here as well.

Madoc offers various activities for both kids and pets. The community has several parks one can visit with their pets, either in the morning or evening.

• Most of the families visit the staking park with the kids during the weekends or holidays.
• Those who love gold can also visit the West Highland Golf course.

The cost of living index for Madoc is calculated using the national average of 100. The cost of living is 15% lower when compared to the national average and Madoc has a rating of A+. A national average of 100 is used for calculating the cost of living index for Madoc, Ontario. The cost of living in Madoc is 7% lower than the national average overall.

The real estate housing market of Madoc comprises townhouses, detached homes, and semi-detached homes. The median asking price for a house in Madoc is $690,000 and for a townhouse is $514,000. The median selling price of a house is $364,000, whereas the listing price is $364,000. Most of the housing properties in Madoc stay in the market for approximately 43 days. The Madoc real estate market is a thriving one and there is high demand for Madoc houses in the locality.