King-City, York

In 1800, the King Township was set up by a surveyor named Stegmann. The township was named after the Under Secretary of State John King. In 1890, James Whiting Crossley, the Reeve of King township, integrated the small towns of Springhill, Kinghorn, Laskay, and Eversley and welcomed King City. King City was initially known as Springhill, a reference to the myriad natural springs that pour through this neighbourhood. Springhill was a union of several small towns in King Township, including Springhill, Eversley, Kinghorn and Laskay. King City is distinguished by its elevations, temperate forests, and numerous lakes and ponds. It offers a peaceful lifestyle in rustic, rugged terrain and natural beauty. Therefore, King City has something for everyone who calls King City home.

King City offers a peaceful lifestyle and pastoral surroundings. The neighbourhood has a suburban feel with a unique metropolitan panache. Despite being a small town, it has abundant big-city conveniences. It is the largest neighbourhood in King Township and has its municipal governance office. As the place of the municipal government, King City has a tight bond with the rest of the King Township. The excellent access to the rest of King Township has made it an ideal place to live, as evidenced by the people living here. Located within the Humber River watershed, much of the area in King City is shielded conservation lands that provide countless outdoor recreational possibilities along the King City Trails. The King City neighbourhood amenities contain an assembly hall, general library, senior citizen camp, hockey stadium, and an extensive sports playground. Housing in King City is an ideal match for those who prefer solitude, societal values, and everyday conveniences. There are rural mansions with spectacular panoramas to big homes within King City. The following table shows that the livability score depends on several factors, such as neighbourhood amenities, cost of living, employment, crime rate, cost of living, and so on. As per the latest report by Statistics Canada, the total crime rate in King City is 80% lower than the nationwide average.

King City is a small town with an interesting culture. The Arts Society in King City augments the neighbourhood through arts and culture. It organizes various programs and events across the neighbourhood, including LIVE music, art shows, gallery exhibitions, theatre and dance, historic exhibitions and educational workshops. The town of King City is centred on King Road and Keele Street. With a population of 7,790, it is a growing neighbourhood that draws immigrants from all over the world. King City houses the King Cultural and Heritage Centre and the King Museum. Various heritage homes line the main streets, adding appeal and emotion to the King City neighbourhood. King City has been a Protestant society. However, Roman Catholicism has a nearly equal number of devotees. Both of these religions surpass the remaining religions within King City, namely Christian Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Sikh. Also, a significant population living in King City has no religious association. The livability score of any area depends on several factors, like crime rate, employment, cost of living, and so on. King City has the following scores: As per recent census data, most of the residents of King City speak English. Apart from that, Italian is the most spoken language, followed by Russian and Mandarin

Despite being a small town, King City have abundant big-city conveniences. King City neighbourhood amenities contain a community hall, public library, seniors citizen centre, hockey arena, and an expansive sports playground. King City is an affluent neighbourhood which includes excellent healthcare facilities, employment opportunities, educational institutes, and recreational choices.

Schools

Educational institutes are responsible for nurturing young people to be good learners, hardworking future employees, and law-abiding nationals. King City houses some of the best educational institutes in the neighbourhood.

• King City Public School
• King City Secondary School
• St. Thomas of Villanova College
• York Catholic District School Board
• Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Restaurants

A restaurant's experience is built around its ambience and culinary delight. Every restaurant in King City offers a unique experience. A few well-known names in the neighbourhood are:

• Maracas
• 3 Mariachis
• Hemingway's
• Moxies - Beaver Creek
• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Richmond Hill

Shopping Malls

King City has a retro main Street village shopping corridor along Keele Street that houses independent shops and restaurants. There are many shopping malls as well as major chain stores in the neighbourhood. A few well-known shopping malls near King City are: Dufferin Mall: This is the major shopping centre in King City. You will get all your necessary essentials here, starting from your groceries, clothes, daily essentials, and so on. CF Fairview Mall: You will get numerous renowned brands and stores here. Be it a local brand or famous international ones, this mall has it all! Yorkdale Shopping Centre: This is one of the major shopping treasures in King City. You can find an Apple store, microsoft store, a wide food court, Michael Kors store, and so on.

Healthcare Centres

Healthcare facilities are one of the most important parts of social infrastructure. King City houses some of the best healthcare facilities within the neighbourhood.

• Mackenzie Health
• York Medical Centre
• Bayshore HealthCare
• Richmond Hill Hospital
• Oakridge Medical Center

King City is a great place for outdoor activities and family-friendly amenities. People can participate in numerous public programs and facilities or escape into nature. It's always an adventure in King City.

King Township Museum

The King Township Museum in King City houses a variety of articles related to the history of the township, including apparel, household commodities, and textbooks. Additionally, during summers, the area also serves youth activities.

Aurora Cultural Centre

The Aurua Cultural Center in the King City neighbourhood is a place that allows visitors to have different experiences based on art, music, and cultural legacy. At Aurora Cultural Centre, travellers can take classes to sharpen their aptitudes in different imaginative fields.

Thornton Bales Conservation Area

The Thornton Bales Conservation Area has a peak of 54 metres. It is a perfect area for adrenaline junkies as they can go hiking on its challenging route. It is also the home of various creatures, including pileated woodpeckers and white-tailed deer.

Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area

Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area has patched and venturesome trails. During winter months, Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area is used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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King City provides its residents with the convenience of easily travelling to the popular locations in the neighbourhood. Thus, King City is a prime location that draws homeowners and companies.

• The distance between King City and King City GO Station is 1.0 km. The driving time is about 2 min via Keele St/York Regional Rd 6.
• The Toronto Pearson International Airport is about 28 km away from King City and takes about 27 minutes to reach.
• The City Of Toronto is approximately 50.1 km and takes around 53 min to reach via ON-404 S and Don Valley Pkwy S.

King City is a vibrant small town. It has a retro shopping aisle along Keele Street, where there are many independent shops and restaurants. The neighbourhood has many popular marketplaces where one can buy locally-grown produce. A few popular marks in King City are:

• Organics Farm
• Front Step Farms
• Nature's Emporium
• Downey's Farm Market
• Holland Marsh Food Market

Nature's Emporium

Nature's Emporium was started in 1993 to raise and sustain a wholesome lifestyle based on raw and organic foods in the community. It offers natural organic food, vegan raw food, wild-caught and farmed seafood, traditionally grown meat, groceries, dairy, and frozen food. Further, it also offers natural plant-based skincare and makeup products. The store is open on all days; however, the time alters.

The average population density in King City is 523% higher than in King. The median age in King City is around 5% lower than in King. The primary business sectors in King City are construction, manufacturing, wholesale & retail services, and education, health & social services which employ. At King City, there are over 85% of married couples, and roughly 59% of the population consists of families with kids.

King City is one of the best places for kids and pets as the neighbourhood is very kid-friendly and has conservation areas and state-of-the-art playgrounds. Further, King City allows various pet-friendly activities in Sherwood Park, Silverbirch Park and Beeton Off-Leash Dog Park.

The cost of living in King City is 17% higher than the King Township average. The cost of living in King City is 30% higher than the total national standard. The cost of living index following table is based on a nationwide average of 100.

Currently, there are 17 new listings up for sale in King City. The median home value here is $1,391,369.The current King City MLS® indicate that the average sales price in King City, York is approximately $3,962,500. King City has several heritage homes around King Road and Keele Street. Many of these homes are now being substituted by much larger new custom-made homes. A fair number of new home subdivisions in the neighbourhood date from the early 2000s to the present. Real estate housing in King City ensures all modern amenities. There are rural estates with incredible views of big homes in the neighbourhood.