Woodland-Hill, York

One of the flourishing and peaceful neighbourhoods, Woodland Hill is a multifaceted suburban community in Newmarket, York. Well connected by highways 400 and 404, Woodland Hill is conveniently accessible to schools, shopping malls, restaurants, parks, and golf courses. With just a 30-minute drive from North Toronto, residents can enjoy the best of both worlds - big city amenities and quaint country life.

Once a rural settlement, this neighbourhood was developed as an urban community during the late 1990s. Woodland Hill has a beautiful mix of newly developed semi-detached and detached homes ideal for young couples and families.

Lush green parks, breathtaking trails, and small pockets of dense forest surround this secure area. Additionally, Woodland Hill offers ample options for outdoor recreation with 10 acres of preserved land. During summers, families can enjoy the community’s water playground.

With an exceptional livability score of 88, Woodland Hill is considered one of the best neighbourhoods for families with kids. Let us quickly go through the community’s overall livability and lifestyle score:

While the cost of living is 4% higher than the national average, the significantly low crime rates are a huge plus point for Woodland Hill. The crime rates are 43% lower than the Canadian average, making the community one of the safest places to live.

Woodland Hill is a family-friendly neighbourhood with a cosmopolitan population from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Around 113 different ethnic groups coexist peacefully in the community, with 13% of its inhabitants having Chinese origin. Besides, 12% of residents are of Italian origin.

The median household income is $117,229, which is 42% higher than the Canadian average, resulting in a better standard of living and enhanced community well-being. Around 2.9 % of the population earns $300,000 or more. Check out more details on

Due to the multicultural landscape, the linguistic scene of Woodland Hill is quite heterogeneous. However, most of the population, around 80% of people, prefer English as their first language.

Woodland Hill is a relatively new neighbourhood with detached homes and an exciting array of amenities for a comfortable lifestyle. With excellent educational institutes, dynamic culinary landscapes, and the best healthcare facilities, there’s so much to do in Woodland Hill.

Schools

Woodland Hill offers quality education with a lot of public and catholic schools. Here’s a list of schools:

• ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
• Dr John M Denison SS
• Clearmeadow PS
• Poplar Bank PS
• Canadian Martyrs Catholic ES
• ÉSC Renaissance
• ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
• Sacred Heart Catholic HS

Restaurants

Woodland Hill’s epicurean landscape is as diverse as its cultural scene. Residents can enjoy an exciting range of cuisines, ranging from Asian to local. Check out the below list of top restaurants in the neighbourhood:

• Villa Madina
• Jimmy the Greek
• Mexican Amigos
• Edo Japan - Grill and Sushi
• Mr. Zargos
• Teriyaki Experience
• Villa Madina

Shopping Centers

The neighbourhood is a shopper’s haven. There are extensive shopping options with a variety of high-end shopping malls.

• Upper Canada  Mall
• Newmarket Shopping Plaza
• Yonge Kingston Center
• Stonehaven Center

Hospitals

Though Woodland Hill is a relatively new neighbourhood, it has some of the best medical and healthcare facilities in the area. Here’s a list of hospitals:

• Southlake Regional Health Center
• Urgent Medical Care Clinics
• Newmarket Medical Centre
• Dixon Medical Centre

Woodland Hill is surrounded by beautiful parks, breathtaking hiking trails, and numerous modern recreational avenues. Residents can go for picnics, hikes, cycling, or enjoy sumptuous local food scenes.

Bailey Ecological Park

Spread across 10 acres of preserved land, Bailey Ecological Park seems like a perfect antidote to the clamorous city life. A prominent bird and animal sanctuary, there are wetlands, thickly forested areas, oxbow ponds, and East Holland River passing through the park.

While hiking through a tree-lined trail along the East Holland River, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Riverwalk Commons

Riverwalk Commons is one of the top attractions in Woodland Hill that offers year-round outdoor recreational activities. During summers, Riverwalk Commons is a bustling waterside playground with a seasonal splash pool and ice skate rink. Additionally, families can participate in live cultural events.

Upper Canada Mall

Residents of Woodland Hill can get their dose of retail therapy at Upper Canada Mall. Spread across 996.183 sq. ft, this mall has emerged as the ultimate shopping destination for locals and travellers. With an impressive lineup of over 214 stores, the mall brings all luxury top brands under one roof.

When it comes to recreation and fun activities, there’s no dearth of options in Woodland Hill. Right from museums to parks and trails to playgrounds, there are a ton of things to do!

• Crypto Escape Rooms: These rooms offer a realistic room escape experience with multiple immersive rooms and themes, where players are tested for problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy Live Music: For music lovers, there are plenty of choices. They can enjoy the live music events at Riverwalk Commons or enrol for music lessons at The Piano Studio, Heart-Strings, and more.
• Visit Wineries and Breweries: There are several top-notch wineries and breweries where residents can experience the process of wine-making and how best-quality wines are brewed. What’s more, they can even make their own wines!
• Enjoy International Cuisines: Calling Woodland Hill a foodie’s paradise isn’t an exaggeration. The neighbourhood houses some of the best restaurants serving sumptuous international flavours.

Woodland Hill may have been developed during the early 2000s, yet it is well-connected with the rest of the city. Moreover, the community has a robust transport service, which makes it easier to get around various parts of Toronto.

• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the nearest airport. It is 55.7 kilometres away from Woodland Hill.
• Toronto City is only 54.7 km away from the neighbourhood. It takes around 55-60 minutes to get there.
• Claredon Beach Park is the nearest beach. It is 21.6 km away and takes 24 minutes to drive from the community.

Newmarket Farmers Market

One of the popular marketplaces, Newmarket Farmers Market, is the best place to farm fresh produce. Every Saturday, residents can buy green vegetables, freshly harvested fruits, and artisan goods while catching up with friends and family for brunch.

Farm Boy

Farm Boy offers a unique shopping experience with its wide variety of farm-fresh produce, butcher-quality and hormone-free organic meats such as beef, pork, and chicken. Residents can buy freshly-sourced dairy products, artisan cheese, and grocery products.

The neighbourhood is known for its multiculturalism, with over 113 ethnic groups sharing a peaceful community.

Around 53% of families in the community have a kid at home and a median age of 40.9  years. These factors make this neighbourhood one of the most sought-after among young couples and families. Here’s a quick look at the demographic statistics:

For families and individuals with kids and pets, there is always something exciting to do in Woodland Hills.

• Adventures amidst Nature: Woodland Hill is surrounded by lush greenery and hiking trails. These offer exciting outdoor recreational and adventure activities. Families can go hiking and explore the nearby forested areas. These parks are great for weekend picnics.
• Dog Festivals: A family-friendly dog festival - New‘bark’et, is organised every September. Residents can spend quality time with their pets and kids and participate in several fun-filled activities.
• Picnic Parks: There are around 45 stunning parks and equipped modern facilities such as splash pads, picnic areas, playgrounds, and soccer pitches. The neighbourhood also boasts an off-leash park for pets.

The overall cost of living in Woodland Hill is relatively higher than the national average.  While the cost of living is 3% higher than Canada’s average, housing is quite affordable. Since the development of this area began in the early 2000s, the Woodland Hill housing is 13% lower than the national average. This table gives a quick glance at the overall cost of living score in the area:

Woodland Hill is currently one of the most profitable real estate markets, with a median sales price of $1,325,000. The community has 54% detached houses, followed by 3% townhouses and 12% semi-detached homes. Most of the properties consist of 3 bedrooms. For rental properties, the median price is somewhere between $3000 per month.