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Daniels – Oshawa Towns
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Daniels – Oshawa Towns location:
Oshawa.

Part of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area, Samac is a neighbourhood within Oshawa, Ontario.

1707 Ritson Road North. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Oshawa

1707 Ritson Road North

Provider neighbourhood

Samac

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Samac. It is easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in. This area is also very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

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Getting around

This area is a fairly good part of Oshawa for driving. It is easy to park. On the other hand, commuting by transit can be difficult in Samac due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. This part of Oshawa is not especially amenable to cycling because the bicycling network is rather poor, and there are a good number of slopes. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very common in Samac, even though many daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their kids will welcome that wherever their house is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are close by. In terms of food, it is easy to access the closest supermarket without a vehicle from most homes for sale in this part of the city. Additionally, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, for example along Simcoe Street, and there are also a few coffee shops in Samac. Residents benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within walking distance.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Samac. It is easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in. This area is also very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing many dwellings in Samac, whereas the remainder are mainly townhouses. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s. There is a higher proportion of three bedroom homes in this part of Oshawa. Homeowners occupy about three quarters of the dwellings in Samac and renters occupy the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Daniels – Oshawa Towns
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

2.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Oshawa: 3.0 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Oshawa: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.7/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Oshawa: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

3.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Oshawa: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

2.4/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Oshawa: 2.9 / 5

Restaurants

2.9/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Walking

1.2/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.4/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Oshawa: 2.7 / 5

Driving

3.5/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Oshawa: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Oshawa: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

2.8/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Oshawa: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

1.6/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Oshawa: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

2.0/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Oshawa: 4.2 / 5

Parks

3.8/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Oshawa: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Daniels – Oshawa Towns nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

139 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
Elementary school530 m

Kedron Public School

1935 Ritson Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school706 m

Sherwood Public School

633 Ormond Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St John Bosco Catholic School

1600 Clearbrook Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Jeanne Sauvé Public School

950 Coldstream Drive

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Elsie MacGill Public School

800 Greenhill Avenue

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Maxwell Heights Secondary School

1100 Coldstream Drive

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Northern Dancer Public School

2200 Bridle Road

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Queen Elizabeth Public School

1205 Simcoe St N

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

St Joseph Catholic School

1200 Summerwood Heights

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.3 km

St Anne Catholic Elementary School

2465 Bridle Road

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school4.1 km

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School

700 Stevenson Rd N

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school4.4 km

R S McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute

570 Stevenson Rd N

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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High school4.5 km

O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute

301 Simcoe St N

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Durham District School Board

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High school4.7 km

Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute

265 Harmony Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

24 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Samac
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Daniels – Oshawa Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$132,566

Residents in the study area

1,351

Owner households

85.1%

Commute on foot

2.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.8%
5 to 9
7.0%
10 to 14
6.7%
15 to 19
6.8%
20 to 34
18.6%
35 to 49
21.2%
50 to 64
18.6%
65 to 79
11.4%
80 and over
4.9%

Housing type

Single detached
64.8%
Row houses
29.9%
Semi detached
2.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.9%
Duplex
1.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.1%

Household composition

Single person
19.7%
Multi person
3.4%
Single family
75.7%
Multi family
1.3%

Commute mode

Car
90.0%
Public transit
5.9%
Foot
2.1%
Other
2.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$132,566
Average individual income
$52,487

Total

Total individuals
1,351

Owners vs Renters

Owners
85.1%
Renters
14.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.6%
English and French
7.4%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.2%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.5%
High school
27.4%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
27.1%
University certificate
1.9%
Bachelor degree
18.7%
Post graduate degree
5.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
83.2%
English and non-official language(s)
4.0%
Urdu
3.2%
French
2.1%
Tamil
1.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.3%
Polish
0.7%
Malayalam
0.7%
Portuguese
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Italian
0.5%
Gujarati
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Ukrainian
0.3%
Bengali
0.2%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Daniels – Oshawa Towns:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Daniels – Oshawa Towns address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1707 Ritson Road North

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.9453419, -78.872558. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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