Moonstone Neighbourhood Overview
In Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, in the township of Oro-Medonte, there is an unincorporated settlement called Moonstone. Moonstone is fifteen minutes from Orillia and twenty minutes north of Barrie.
Moonstone is also famous among winter sports enthusiasts. Several resorts offer skiers, snowboarders, etc. Moreover, this neighbourhood holds numerous events that keep the entertainment going. For example, during Christmas, events like an Easter egg hunt and a Santa Claus procession.
When it comes to real estate, more and more people from different countries are migrating here. The demographics stats vary in race, culture, age, marital status, median income, and many more things. Real estate is booming in the Moonstone. In the neighbourhood, many elementary schools provide a football field, climbing walls, swing sets, and basketball courts.
Livability & Lifestyle of Moonstone
With a phenomenal livability score of 82/100, Moonstone, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, is a wonderful neighbourhood to call your home. On the livability measure, Moonstone ranks 98% better than other areas in Ontario. It is also ranked 1st in Oro-Medonte. The following table represents the factors influencing the livability score, including crime rates, jobs, housing, schools, etc.
Livability |
82 |
Amenities |
F |
Cost of Living |
C+ |
Employment |
C- |
Housing |
A+ |
Schools |
B- |
Crime |
A+ |
The neighbourhood's overall crime rate is 59% lower than the national average. Further, the violent crime rate is 57% lower than the national average. And, property crimes are 59% lower.
Crime Index |
Moonstone per 100,000 People |
Oro-Medonte
Per 100,000 People |
Ontario per 100,000 People |
National per 100,000 People |
Total |
1,753 (estimate) |
1970 |
3,086 |
4,223 |
Violent |
450 (estimate) |
506 |
792 |
1,042 |
Property |
1,303 (estimate) |
1,465 |
2,294 |
3,181 |
People & Culture of Moonstone
The median household income of different people living here is between $150k to $200k. And the median age is 42. The people living in the Moonstone are Latin American, Korean, Southeast Asian, Italian, British, German, Other Northern African, and Czech Republican. Almost 0.57% of the population is Latin American, and 0.28% is Korean.
Index |
Moonstone |
Median Household Income |
$150k to $200k |
Median Age |
42 |
Minorities |
0.7 % |
Residents in Moonstine majorly speak English as this is the official language of the country. However, French is a second major language in the Moonstone neighbourhood.
Language |
Vanier |
English |
93.4% |
French |
0.3% |
Moonstone Neighbourhood Nearby
The neighbourhood has a variety of opportunities for visitors and locals. There are stores, cafes, galleries, museums, and so forth. Excellent amenities, culinary choices, and educational institutions can be found in Durham's Vanier neighbourhood.
Schools
There are four public schools and five Catholic schools in this neighbourhood. The name of the schools are as follows:
- Coldwater PS
- Orillia SS
- ÉP Saint-Joseph
- ÉS Le Caron
- St Antoine Daniel Catholic School
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance
- St Theresa's Catholic HS
- ÉÉC Saint-Louis
Restaurants and Cafes
Here is the list of top 20 restaurants and cafes, pubs and bars in Moonstone, Ontario, Canada.
- Blacksmith Gastro Pub
- Coldwater Grill House and Wine Bar
- The Tiffany
- the old familiar
- Loobies
- Freddie Dam Good Fries
- Em’s Cafe
- Old Corner Store
- The KTCHN
- Amiche
- Steelers Restaurant & Pub
- The Queen’s Quay British Pub & Restaurant
- Crazy Horse Restaurant
- The Goofy Newfie Fish & Chips
- HQ Restaurant & Tap House
- Mom’s Restaurant
- The 270 Bistro
- Rise to Fries
- Cheeky Mama
- Marina’s Pizza & Sports Bar
Shopping Complex
You can check the list below for the names of malls and shops:
- Orillia Square Mall
- Georgian Mall
- The Ontario Portfolio, Georgian Mall
- Urban Planet
- Kozlov Centre
- 320 Bayfield Inc
- Park Place
Healthcare Centres
The list of nearby healthcare centres is as follows:
- By Your Side Birth & Postpartum Support Services
- Tranquility Natural Healing
- Grace Chiropractic
- Leisure World
- The Lice Crew
- ActiveNorth Physiotherapy
- All "Health & Medical" results in Moonstone, Ontario
- Sharpe Hearing Clinic
- Coldwater Denture Clinic
Top Attractions & Places to Visit in Moonstone
This amazing neighbourhood offers a broad selection of activities to locals and tourists. The major attractions of Moonstone are Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Quayle's Brewery.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is located in southern Ontario. It is a ski resort located north of Barrie. The resort is an hour's drive from Toronto and is located just off Highway 400. These locations make it a premium destination for Toronto-area skiers. The hill is small but is extensively built out, with four high-speed six-pack lifts and a total of nine Chairlifts and three Surface lifts. The Huter family who owned the resort invested 41.6 million to make it one of the best in the area.
Horseshoe Resort
Horseshoe Resort, formerly known as Horseshoe Valley Ski Club, is a four-season destination for a vacation. This is located North of Baire and a half hour's drive away from Toronto. The Horseshoe Resort is spread over 680 acres of land. People can enjoy 28 ski runs over 30 kilometres, 40 condo suites, restaurants, a banquet hall, an outdoor swimming pool, and a lot of other things. Tourists can enjoy activities like mountain biking, snow tubing, cross-country biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.
Quayle's Brewery
It is one of the favourite places of the residents in the summer. Here the vibrant culture, happy surroundings with delicious food and unlimited beer are a perfect getaway from your daily routine. This brewery will soon see lots of advanced changes as per their owners in the winter season.
Hardwood Ski and Bike
It's a centre for disc golf, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. There are trials and different tracks for everyone, from a beginner to an international superstar. You can enjoy the four distinct seasons of Ontario's countryside. While you play at Hardwood, let your pet and kids take advantage of the seasonal fun at Royal Pets.
Burls Creek Family Event Park
Here, your pet will have fun too. This is one of the largest automotive flea markets. You can spend a weekend and listen to some amazing musicians. You can also check your pet into the Royal Pets Hotel.
The Verandahs Bed and Breakfast
The Verandahs B&B by the Lake is a perfect place for spending some time with your family and pets. This is a recreational resort and just 20 minutes away.
Things to do in Moonstone
Moonstone is located in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada municipality of Oro-Medonte. Moonstone is just 15 minutes from Orillia and 20 minutes from Barrie. You can enjoy the following things in Moonstone, Oro-Medonte. Here are some interesting things that you can do with family and friends:
Night Life
Visit any pub out there for making your weekend night fun. Go to Blacksmith Gastro Pub, Coldwater Grill House and Wine Bar, Steelers Pub, The Queen’s Quay British Pub & Restaurant, and Marina’s Pizza & Sports Bar.
Resorts for Skiing
You can spend a wonderful weekend skiing and staying in resorts and playing other winter sports. You can go to Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Hardwood Ski and Bike, and event parks.
Shopping Spree
You can anytime go on a shopping spree for purchasing clothes, household items or other things you want. Some of the malls are Orillia Square Mall, Georgian Mall, The Ontario Portfolio, Urban Planet, Kozlov Centre, 320 Bayfield Inc, and Park Place.
Food is love
There are so many restaurants and cafes that serve delicious mouth-watering dishes. Some of them are The Tiffany, the old familiar, Loobies, Freddie Dam Good Fries, Em’s Cafe, Old Corner Store, The KTCHN, Amiche, etc.
Popular Markets in Moonstone
Some of the most popular and helpful markets in Moonstone, Oro-Medonte are as follows:
- Oro Farmer’s Market
- Moonstone Market and Grill
- Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds
- Barrie Automotive Flea Market
- The Farmers’ Flea
Moonstone Demographics
The population statistics for Moonstone, Oro-Medonte neighbourhood, are given below -
Statistic |
Moonsone |
Area Code |
249, 683 and 705 |
Population |
747 |
Population Density (sq km) |
412 |
Median age |
42.1 |
Male and Female Ratio |
1.1:1 |
Married Couples |
84% |
Families with Kids at Home |
51% |
Things to Do in Moonstone With Kids & Pets
You can plan your trip to the following places with your kids and pets.
- Hardwood Ski and Bike
- Horseshoe Resort
- Burls Creek Family Event Park
- Mt St Louis Moonstone
- The Verandahs Bed and Breakfast
Average Cost of Living in Moonstone
The cost of living index is dependent on a national average of 100. On this basis, we have prepared a table depicting the cost of living in Moonstone.
Index |
Moonstone |
Oro-Medonte |
Ontario |
Cost of living |
99 |
101 |
111 |
Goods & Services |
108 |
108 |
107 |
Groceries |
100 |
100 |
101 |
Health care |
103 |
103 |
103 |
Housing |
75 |
82 |
120 |
Transportation |
107 |
107 |
104 |
Utilities |
130 |
130 |
119 |
Real Estate Housing Market of Moonstone
The median listing price in Moonstone is $1.0M. Properties here typically stay on the market for 56 days on average. There are a number of condominium townhouses, detached bungalows, townhouses, semi-detached homes, and more available. Apartments of various kinds are also available here. Multiple Moonstone houses are available for purchase. The Moonstone real estate market is thriving slowly.
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The nearby neighbourhoods to Moonstone in Oro-Medonte are Hawkestone, Horseshoe Valley, Rural Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Sugarbush, and Warminister.
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The Moonstone neighbourhood ranks 1,073 on the list of Ontario neighbourhoods and 1 in Oro-Medonte.
The current Moonstone MLS stats, any new listing last 56 days only. Moonstone housing data shows median days on the market for a home is 31 days.
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