Berczy Village, Ontario
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| Berczy Village | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Ontario |
| Regional Municipality | York |
| Town | Markham |
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| - Founder | Frederick Bagg |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2006 Population)[1] [2] | |
| - Total | 15,260 |
| - Density | 9,044.2/sq mi (3,491.99/km²) |
| Census Tract Numbers 5350403.06 and 5350403.07 | |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code span | L6C |
| Area code(s) | 289, 905 |
Berczy Village (IPA: /bʌrziː/) is a residential community located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded, to the north by Major Mackenzie Drive, to the east by McCowan Road, to the south by 16th Avenue, and to the west by Kennedy Road. This area is part of northern Unionville within the Town of Markham. The community is named after the founder of Markham and one of its earliest settlers, William Berczy. The name can be found on limestone plaques found throughout the community's many arterial road entrances.
The Village is particularly known for its eclectic variety of mixed-income dwellings and the vast amount of green space that is found in most parts within the subdivision. Townhouses can be found all along Bur Oak Avenue, whereas semi-detached and detached homes are found on residential streets. It is also noted for the many garage alleyways found behind the townhomes and the plentiful spacious catwalks.
Berczy Village is just one of many community areas across the country that have adhered to Smart Growth Initiatives for suburban communities.[3] The carefully planned urban design scheme puts an emphasis on open space, protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and conservation of woodlots.
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[edit] History
Berczy Village was established over what was once farmland that belonged to Frederick Bagg,[4] a prominent agriculturalist and Jersey cattle breeder, and his wife Emma. Old historical houses that once belonged to the owners of the land still exist and can be found within the subdivision. It is a highly residential neighbourhood and the construction of the community began in the mid 1990s, with a majority of homes being fully complete in the early 2000s. Many parts of the Village are still undergoing development and heavy construction.
On the southwest of the Village, it remains undeveloped and is perhaps officially not considered part of the Berczy Village community but is still within the subdivisionional boundaries of the community. When traveling north or south along Kennedy Road, one will notice a pathway to a house and barn, the Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, and a few trees stranded in the middle of a massive wheat field.
[edit] Demographic Information
The demographics of Berczy Village is diverse with residents coming from predominantly East Asian (mostly Chinese Canadian) heritage. Residents of Berczy Village also include South Asian, Middle Eastern, European, African, and mixed heritage Canadian families.
| Census Tract 5350403.06 (North of Bur Oak Avenue)[1] |
Census Tract 5350403.07 (South of Bur Oak Avenue)[2] |
Berczy Village Total | |
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| Population in 2006 | 9,079 | 6,181 | 15,260 |
| Population Growth from 2001 |
+180% | +119% | +151.61% |
| Total Private Dwellings | 2,480 | 1,821 | 4,301 |
| Private dwellings of usual residents | 2,447 | 1,794 | 4,241 |
| Population Density (Persons Per km²) |
4,521.9 | 2,620.8 | 3,491.99 |
| Land Area (km²) | 2.01 | 2.36 | 4.37 |
| Median age of residents | 36.0 | 35.9 | 35.95 |
| % of population over 15 years old | 77.2 | 77.6 | 77.4 |
† Footnote: Based on the 2006 Census.
[edit] Parks
There are many vast open green space or parkettes that can be found in many places of the community. There are many forest groves in the neighbourhood.
The main parks in Berczy Village are:
- Berczy Park
A massive park located in the heart of the Village, Bur Oak Avenue divides the park into a north and south portion. The north part includes three soccer fields with bleachers, playground, circular pathway, pond with bridge, and a parking lot. The south portion includes an oval pathway with baseball diamond and a little stream with bridge.
- Frederick Bagg Park
Named in honour of the former land owner of the area. Located east of All Saints Catholic Elementary School. A plaque in commemoration of Bagg and his family can be found attached to a large rock.
- Nördlingen Park
Found in the southern portion of the Village, close to 16th Avenue. It is dedicated in honour of Markham's twin city of Nördlingen in Bavaria, Germany. It contains a small pond with a playground area.
- Williamstown Green
An open space of grass and tall trees located west of the Williamstown Plaza along Bur Oak Avenue.
[edit] Politics
Berczy Village is part of the following political districts:
- Ward 4 in Markham, represented by Councillor Carolina Moretti
- Oak Ridges—Markham, provincial electoral riding, represented by MPP Helena Jaczek (Liberal)
- Oak Ridges—Markham, federal electoral riding, represented by MP Lui Temelkovski (Liberal)
[edit] Religious institutions
[edit] Churches
- Unionville Alliance Church
- Unionville Oasis
[edit] Schools
- All Saints Catholic Elementary School
- Castlemore Public School
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
- Stonebridge Public School
[edit] Transportation
The main arterial roads that pass through Berczy Village are Bur Oak Avenue, Castlemore Avenue, and The Bridle Walk.[5] Other important arterial streets include Ridgecrest Road, Stonebridge Drive, and William Berczy Boulevard.
[edit] Public Transit
The following bus routes have services in and around this community:
- TTC Route 129A - McCowan
- YRT Route 4 - Major MacKenzie
- YRT Route 8 - Kennedy
- YRT Route 18 - Bur Oak
- YRT Route 85A/B - 16th Avenue
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada. Census Tract Profile for Census Tract 5350403.06 (North of Bur Oak Avenue). Retrieved on August 24, 2007.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada. Census Tract Profile for Census Tract 5350403.07 (South of Bur Oak Avenue). Retrieved on August 24, 2007.
- ^ Is the Environment Fragmenting Development?
- ^ Born 1884, died in 1950
- ^ Not entirely accessible yet as a barricade is currently blocking the way
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