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Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay / Neighbourhood guide

Ajax · A CLOSER LOOK

Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay
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

Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay location:
Ajax.

The neighbourhood of Discovery Bay is part of the town of Ajax, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

253 Lake Driveway W, Ajax, ON L1S 5B5, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Ajax

253 Lake Driveway W, Ajax, ON L1S 5B5, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Discovery Bay

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Discovery Bay. The noise levels in Discovery Bay are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. It is very difficult to get to parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since they aren't well-distributed. Still, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in.

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Getting around

Cars are a very good medium of transportation in this part of Ajax. It is very easy to park. On the other hand, public transit riders may experience few choices in Discovery Bay as a result of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, residents are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. Cycling is convenient in this part of the town. It is difficult for people walking to move around in Discovery Bay as few common errands can be run without the need to get in a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

It is easy to get to the closest supermarket on foot in this part of the town. A small number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. Regarding education, parents and their schoolchildren will appreciate the proximity to primary schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from the majority of properties for sale in Discovery Bay. However, there are no high schools in this neighbourhood.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Discovery Bay. The noise levels in Discovery Bay are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. It is very difficult to get to parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since they aren't well-distributed. Still, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in.

Surrounding homes

Most housing in Discovery Bay was built in the 1980s, during its most significant construction boom. In this part of Ajax, about two thirds of buildings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 90% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay
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

0.5/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Ajax: 2.1 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Ajax: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

1.6/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Ajax: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Ajax: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

2.8/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Ajax: 2.9 / 5

Walking

1.6/ 5

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

Ajax: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Ajax: 2.6 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Ajax: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Ajax: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

2.7/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Ajax: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

3.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Ajax: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.9/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Ajax: 1.9 / 5

Cafés

1.9/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Ajax: 2.4 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Ajax: 4.8 / 5

Parks

0.0/ 5

Minimal park space nearby

Ajax: 0.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay 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.

114 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
Elementary school362 m

Exceptional Learning Centre

520 Westney Rd South

site based

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Elementary school874 m

Lakeside Public School

4 Parkes Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Duffin's Bay Public School

66 Pittmann Cres

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

St James Catholic School

10 Clover Ridge Dr W

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Bolton C Falby Public School

80 Falby Crt

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School

458 Fairall Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.1 km

Southwood Park Public School

28 Lambard Cres

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Elementary School

458 Fairall Street

7-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.3 km

St Bernadette Catholic School

41 Bayly St E

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school2.6 km

Ajax High School

105 Bayly St E

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

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Elementary school2.7 km

Carruthers Creek Public School

1 Greenhalf Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.9 km

Lincoln Alexander Public School

95 Church St N

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School

80 Mandrake St

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school3.7 km

Ontario International Institute

80 Nashdene Ave, Building F

site based

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High school3.9 km

Pickering High School

180 Church St N

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

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

32 places
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Restaurant1.2 km

The Blue Rooster All Day Breakfast & Lunch

676 Monarch Ave

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Parks nearby

23 places
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Daily essentials nearby

13 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Discovery Bay
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 Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$146,839

Residents in the study area

723

Owner households

91.2%

Commute on foot

0.4%

Population age

0 to 4
5.9%
5 to 9
4.2%
10 to 14
5.2%
15 to 19
5.2%
20 to 34
18.3%
35 to 49
18.8%
50 to 64
25.7%
65 to 79
13.9%
80 and over
2.6%

Housing type

Single detached
66.8%
Semi detached
12.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
10.5%
Row houses
5.9%
Duplex
3.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.5%

Household composition

Single person
20.7%
Multi person
1.7%
Single family
76.2%
Multi family
1.4%

Commute mode

Car
88.9%
Other
8.6%
Public transit
2.0%
Foot
0.4%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$146,839
Average individual income
$60,174

Total

Total individuals
723

Owners vs Renters

Owners
91.2%
Renters
8.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.6%
English and French
6.9%
Other
0.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.5%
High school
32.0%
Trade certificate
4.3%
College certificate
23.8%
University certificate
0.8%
Bachelor degree
20.9%
Post graduate degree
7.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
88.0%
English and non-official language(s)
2.5%
French
1.7%
Tamil
1.7%
Arabic
1.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.1%
Dari
1.0%
Polish
0.8%
Urdu
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.7%
Spanish
0.2%
German
0.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Bengali
0.1%
Portuguese
0.0%

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 Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay:
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.

Durham District School Board ↗Durham Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Lake Pointe at Discovery Bay 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

253 Lake Driveway W, Ajax, ON L1S 5B5, Canada

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

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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: 43.8282451, -79.0340028. 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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