West Rouge living
The area is home to several recreation and community centres, as well as three community associations, shopping plazas and an abundance of retailers, green spaces, and parks. It’s also right on Lake Ontario’s edge, giving the neighbourhood a waterfront community feel.
The natural beauty abundant in West Rouge is what draws many people to the neighbourhood. For residents, the natural landscapes are what makes the area so unique, and contribute to the kind of serene, outdoorsy lifestyle locals enjoy. West Rouge is home to Rouge Park, a national conservation site and lush oasis of forest, ravine, meadow, and marsh. This green space is teeming with wildlife and features scenic topography.
By the lake, the path that follows the shoreline is truly a staple in the West Rouge neighbourhood. It’s a world-class waterfront trail close to 4 km long, where people can exercise, meet friends, and be immersed in the beautiful environment. The waterfront trail stretches across the West Rouge southern border, ending at Rouge Beach.
Transit is easy to access, with the Rouge Hill GO train nearby and TTC stops within walking distance of most homes. Residents can reach Union Station in downtown Toronto in 35 minutes via GO transit. Commuters can also quickly connect to Kingston Road and Highway 401 to reach the rest of the city or travel downtown, and throughout the GTA. West Rouge is a true community, one that honours connection and meetings of many kinds.
West Rouge is where you can see the sky meet water, water meet land, and city meet suburb. It’s where those from across the country, continent, and world come to live, thrive, and meet like-minded people. It’s a place to call home.
West Rouge Real Estate
There’s a wide variety of homes found in West Rouge ranging from older, wooden homes filled with charm and character to brand new custom built homes filled with top of the line finishes. Over 80% of the homes in the community are single family, detached homes with absolutely no condos or high-rises of any kind. There is also a wide variety of attractive townhomes, most within walking distance of the GO train and Waterfront Trail.