Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Clarington

The Municipality of Clarington is located less than 75 kilometres east of Toronto, along 25 miles of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline. Clarington is actually a “community of communities” created in 1974 but is better known by individual centres - Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle Village and Orono. Clarington also has a significant rural aspect which includes more than a dozen small villages and hamlets.

Clarington's growth shows no sign of abating as more and more home buyers discover the charms of this unspoiled community with a population of 77, 820 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census). Clarington has become popular with young families from other parts of the GTA looking for family-oriented communities with all the amenities.

Much of the heritage appeal of Bowmanville's downtown district is intact, and many residents enjoy the shops and restaurants found here. With good schools, an extensive network of youth sports opportunities and amenities, this community is very attractive for young families.

A growing, family-oriented community, Courtice boasts a host of new amenities that is being added to each day. Residents can take advantage of local shopping and amenities, or visit Oshawa, which is just to the west.

The third largest of Clarington's modern urban centres, Newcastle Village is still firmly rooted in small-town Ontario. Encompassing the original harbour community known as Bond Head, it's the heritage flavour of the town and its picturesque waterfront and marina that draws new residents.

Clarington Web Sites

• Municipality of Clarington - www.clarington.net
• Demographic information on Clarington - www.clarington.net/htdocs/bus-stats.html
• Clarington Board of Trade - www.cbot.ca
• Clarington Tourism - www.claringtontourism.net

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