252 King St E
252 King St E,
Clarington, ON L1C 1R1
C$1,928 - C$2,211
1 Bed
Bowmanville lies along Lake Ontario’s edge offering a breath of fresh air and a relaxed vibe compared to Toronto, which is 75 kilometres west. Historic Downtown Bowmanville has instantly makes you feel at home, with brick buildings that whisper stories from the 1800s and streets that come alive during apple picking season thanks to Maplefest and Applefest, two street festivals run by the local business community.
Most mornings here begin strolling toward a café downtown, with shops, eateries, and services laid out like a local’s living room. Green space isn’t far away either as you can stretch your legs at Lord Elgin Park, Bons Park, or Baseline Park, and when you’re craving a waterfront escape, Darlington Provincial Park is just south of town, with gentle moraine hills and Lake Ontario’s breezy shoreline. The town moves at just the right pace: not too slow, never too frantic, and definitely pedestrian friendly, even if many people drive to hit nearby highways or connect with GO Transit buses for trips into Toronto.
Rental life in Bowmanville offers variety: everything from cozy apartments to townhouse and family size dwellings. There are plenty of options that are framed by lawns or quiet streets.
Bowmanville doesn’t host a university, but schools are woven through the community as part of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and offering programs like French Immersion and AP courses. A piece of local lore: back in 1884, a Scottish immigrant named John McKay turned a little grist mill on Soper Creek into the birthplace of the “Cream of Barley” cereal and shipped it all across the British Empire.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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