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Empire Canals Phase 2 / Neighbourhood guide

Welland · A CLOSER LOOK

Empire Canals Phase 2
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Empire Canals Phase 2 location:
Welland.

The neighbourhood of Ontario Road - Dain City can be found in the city of Welland, Ontario, which is located in the St. Catharines - Niagara metropolitan area.

221 Forks Road. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Welland

221 Forks Road

Provider neighbourhood

Ontario Road - Dain City

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Ontario Road - Dain City is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This area is good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are reasonably tranquil - however noise can be bothersome around one of the railway lines or the airport (Welland (County General Hospital) Heliport). Lastly, it is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out and the majority of properties for sale have a park around the corner.

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Getting around

The preferred method to move around in Ontario Road - Dain City is very often a car. It is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this area, and it is very convenient to park. On the other hand, Ontario Road - Dain City is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. It is difficult for pedestrians to move around in this part of the city since meeting daily needs is occasionally challenging without a car. However, Ontario Road - Dain City is fairly suited for cycling as there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave.

Everyday essentials

The closest supermarket in Ontario Road - Dain City is generally only a reasonably short stroll away. There are also a few options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, it is a short stroll to access daycares and primary schools from any location in this neighbourhood. On the other hand, Ontario Road - Dain City does not contain any high schools.

Local character

The character of Ontario Road - Dain City is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This area is good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are reasonably tranquil - however noise can be bothersome around one of the railway lines or the airport (Welland (County General Hospital) Heliport). Lastly, it is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out and the majority of properties for sale have a park around the corner.

Surrounding homes

About half of homes in Ontario Road - Dain City were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. The large percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Homeowners occupy about three quarters of the units in Ontario Road - Dain City and the remainder are rented. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Empire Canals Phase 2
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

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Welland: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

0.0/ 5

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

Welland: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Welland: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

0.7/ 5

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Welland: 3.2 / 5

Wellness

0.1/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Welland: 1.6 / 5

Restaurants

1.5/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Welland: 2.7 / 5

Walking

0.6/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Welland: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Welland: 2.8 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Welland: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Welland: 1.0 / 5

Shopping

0.8/ 5

Few or no shops within a short drive

Welland: 2.6 / 5

Childcare

0.9/ 5

Closest daycare is a long drive away

Welland: 4.2 / 5

Nightlife

0.8/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Welland: 1.6 / 5

Cafés

0.8/ 5

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Welland: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

4.8/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Welland: 4.4 / 5

Parks

2.5/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Welland: 3.2 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Empire Canals Phase 2 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.

24 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
Elementary school2.8 km

Diamond Trail Public School

315 Southworth Street

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school3.4 km

St Augustine Catholic Elementary School

300 Santone Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.6 km

École Élémentaire Franco-Niagara

101 Afton av

JK-6 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Elementary school3.6 km

Bridgeview Public School

101 Afton Avenue

1-8 · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school3.8 km

St Mary Catholic Elementary School

120 Plymouth Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.9 km

Ééc Saint-François-d'Assise

58 Empress avenue

JK-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school4.1 km

Plymouth Public School

111 First St

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school4.1 km

Niagara Classical Academy

11 Rosedale Place

online/site based

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Elementary school4.3 km

Princess Elizabeth Public School

330 Scholfield Ave S

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school4.6 km

Eastdale Secondary School

170 Wellington St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school4.9 km

École Secondaire Franco-Niagara

670 Tanguay avenue

9-12 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Transit nearby

8 places
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Parks nearby

4 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Ontario Road - Dain City
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 Empire Canals Phase 2. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$110,505

Residents in the study area

109

Owner households

89.7%

Commute on foot

0.0%

Population age

0 to 4
3.8%
5 to 9
6.6%
10 to 14
4.0%
15 to 19
4.0%
20 to 34
15.7%
35 to 49
16.7%
50 to 64
27.3%
65 to 79
18.0%
80 and over
3.8%

Housing type

Single detached
91.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
4.8%
Duplex
2.3%
Semi detached
1.4%
Row houses
0.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
24.7%
Multi person
1.9%
Single family
73.4%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
96.6%
Other
2.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Foot
0.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$110,505
Average individual income
$47,020

Total

Total individuals
109

Owners vs Renters

Owners
89.7%
Renters
10.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
85.1%
English and French
14.9%
French only
0.0%
Other
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.8%
High school
31.8%
Trade certificate
14.1%
College certificate
32.9%
University certificate
0.0%
Bachelor degree
5.3%
Post graduate degree
3.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
86.4%
French
8.4%
English and French
1.1%
English and non-official language(s)
0.9%
Italian
0.7%
German
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
Croatian
0.6%
Slovak
0.6%
Spanish
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 Empire Canals Phase 2:
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.

District School Board of Niagara ↗Niagara Catholic District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Empire Canals Phase 2 address
& directions.

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

YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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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: 42.9468741, -79.2383839. 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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