Living in Lorne Park
Lorne Park is a popular family oriented neighbourhood located in the southeast section of Mississauga bordered by the QEW highway to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. Lorne Park Estates is an exclusive pocket of homes within the greater Lorne Park neighbourhood. This enclave is situated south of Lakeshore Road. This enchanting pocket features magnificent homes on stately lots lined with a dense forest of towering maple, oak and pine trees.
Lorne Park Secondary School has won more football titles than any school in Peel Region. Even more impressive they have won multiple OFSAA titles as the best high school football team in Ontario.
History of Lorne Park
Lorne Park is named after Marquis de Lorne the Governor General of Canada from 1878-1883. Lorne Park began as a resort and recreation area popular with vacationers from the City of Toronto. This playground by the lake was situated where the Lorne Park Estates is now. By 1886 financial woes brought an end to the resort and Lorne Park was being subdivided and private cottages were being built.
By the end of the Second World War Lorne Park Estates was completely built out. The farming village on the north side of Lakeshore Road began to take shape shortly after the Second World War. The opening of the QEW expressway connecting Mississauga commuters to Toronto and Hamilton was the impetus for turning crops into houses and a rural outpost into an urban residential neighbourhood.
Homes in Lorne Park
North of Lakeshore Road Lorne Park consists mostly of detached suburban homes on nice lots. The winding streets are pedestrian friendly with wide sidewalks and lined with trees. Front lawns are expansive with ample size garages. South of Lakeshore Road in Lorne Park Estates you will find many of the most expensive lots and estate homes in Mississauga. Some of these stately homes even have a view of Lake Ontario.
Lifestyle in Lorne Park
North of Lakeshore Road Lorne Park consists mostly of detached suburban homes on nice lots. The winding streets are pedestrian friendly with wide sidewalks and lined with trees. Front lawns are expansive with ample size garages. South of Lakeshore Road in Lorne Park Estates you will find many of the most expensive lots and estate homes in Mississauga. Some of these stately homes even have a view of Lake Ontario.
Recreation in Lorne Park
Jack Darling Park is a public waterfront park with a children’s playground, public beaches and picnic areas. Lorne Park has a book club that operates out of Lorne Park Public Library. The Fairfields Swimming Club is a non profit outdoor swimming club owned and operated by its members.They offer swim programs for the whole family.
Arts in Lorne Park
The Lorne Park Library located at 1474 Truscott Drive offers a myriad of arts and music programs for children, adults and seniors. Visual Arts Mississauga located at 4170 Riverwood Park Lane offers a myriad of arts programs for children and teens and adults. They also host numerous art events and sales throughout the year.
Transportation in Lorne Park
Lakeshore West GO Transit line has stations in the neighbouring communities of Port Credit and Clarkson. MiWay provides bus service for Lorne Park commuters to and from these stations.