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Welcome to 40 Beach Road
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From the moment you enter this spacious, open concept home, the wall to wall windows and soaring cathedral ceilings only emphasize the fabulous panoramic views of the north shore of Lake Scugog. Located in the southeastern side of the “City of Kawartha Lakes”, this area is both a summer and winter playground. All you have to do is enjoy! ABOUT THE AREA Like many areas in southern Ontario, agriculture was what brought most people to it. Cheap land and homesteads offered a new life for many immigrants, as you can tell from the names of surrounding towns, New Britain, Oakwood, Lindsay, Port Perry, Prince Albert, Manchester and Blackstock. Most of it’s people were of British descent and Empire Loyalists. However, even some of the Mississauga The name “Kawartha” is the anglicized word of “Ka-wa-tha” from “Ka-wa-tae-gum-maug” or “Gaa-waategmaag” which means “shining waters” in the Anishinaake language of the Ojibwe. The “Kawartha Highland” on the eastern side, is a system of interconnected lakes and lies to the south central area and forms the upper watershed of the Trent River. The Trent-Severn Waterway makes it way through many lakes in the main chain of lakes in this region. The small village of Valentia was founded in 1807 as an agricultural community. It is located just south of the town of Lindsay and is close to Lake Scugog. In 2007, during its bicentennial celebrations, this still vital community organized the Valentia Rodeo. Little Britian, founded in 1834, was primarily an agricultural community which continues to this day. This tiny hamlet is still a hub supplying summer traffic and cottagers. Little Britain boasts a restaurant, local bakery and grocery store, hardware store, bank, library, arena and park as well as many other small businesses. Port Perry, on the south west shore of Lake Scugog became the terminus of the area with the completion of a railway in 1872. The railway brought an influx of people north into the area and became a hub shipping grain and produce south to Whitby. Port Perry now serves as the administrative and commercial centre for the Township of Scugog. Today, the picturesque, Victorian-era downtown features many clothing boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, galleries and antique stores. Summertime features a number of festivals. There are numerous parks, golf courses and other recreational facilities including the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. During the wintertime, Port Perry is a popular destination for snowmobiling and fishing. Lindsay, located north on the Scugog River, was originally known as Purdy’s Mills. It wasn’t until 1834, that the area was surveyed and designated as a town site with streets and lots. Its’ name change came about because of an accident. An assistant surveyor, Mr. Lindsey was accidently shot and died of an infection and was buried on the river bank. His name and death were recorded on the surveyor’s plan and the name Lindsay remained as the name of the town by government approval. With the arrival of the railway in 1857, this town enjoyed rapid development and industrial growth and was formally incorporated as a town. Unfortunately, in 1861, a fire swept through Lindsay and most of it was destroyed. It took many years for the town and its people to recover from this disaster. In 2001, Lindsay’s town government was officially dissolved and merged with Victoria County into the new “City of Kawartha Lakes”. Today, Lindsay is a popular vacation and recreational destination. |
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For more information, Kelly Pantaleo Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage 905-471-2121 hpantaleo@trebnet.com |