School Information
- Carrville Mills Public School (Grade:JK-8) 267/3037
- Stephen Lewis Secondary School (Grade:9-12) 84/739
- St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School (Grade:JK-8) 60/3037
- St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School (Grade:9-12) 8/739
- Ventura Park Public School (Grade:1-8)
- Vaughan Secondary School (Grade:9-12) 130/739
Location
Community Overview
Balsamwood is at South side of Patterson Community. The Community of Patterson runs from Dufferin Street and Go Railway Barrier line on the west to Highway 7 in the south, Bathurst Street on the east, and Teston Road in the north. Patterson is an extensive community which incorporates several charming neighbourhoods, including Dufferin Hills, Thornberry Woods, Thornhill Woods, Upper Thornhill Estates and the valleys of Thornhill. Further north between Major Mackenzie Drive and Teston road is Upper Thornhill Estate, with many spacious contemporary detached homes posing on a generous lot and backing a gorgeous ravine.On the west of Dufferin of Patterson is Dufferin Hill Thornberry Woods Community. In past 3 months, 2 Link homes were sold at average of $1.32M. Chinese account for over 15% of the population in the Community. In Balsamwood neighbourhood, you will find many residents are Russian, Jewish, Polish, Chinese, and Canadian. Furthermore, Highway 7 on the south has a speed limit of 80Km and fewer traffic lights between Keele St and Bayview Ave. Patterson is filled with beautiful parks and scenic trails, where residents can appreciate year-round outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and small animal sighting. There are several plazas across the Community. Many young families chose to live in Patterson because of its proximity to Toronto, close to a large shopping mall, within the boundary of some top schools and the exquisite nature surrounding the neighbourhood.
