Nestled along the scenic edge of Lake Ontario, tucked away between Stoney Creek and St. Catherine’s is the Fifty Point community. A small, intimate community, Fifty Point is characterised by quaint suburban homes with an eclectic mix of mostly detached homes with some semi-detached and townhomes sprinkled throughout. The community is a quiet and scenic one, located just north of the QEW between the highway and the Lake, the suburban stretch is walkable, lush and known for it’s quiet winding streets where residents can enjoy an almost unbelievable proximity to the water’s edge.

Lifestyle

A distinctly family-oriented community, The Fifty Point area is great for those looking to return to the days of quiet suburban streets and friendly neighbours. It’s unprecedented location to Hamilton’s scenic waterfront also makes it a perfect spot for nurturing an active lifestyle, both in the warm summer evenings and snow-filled winter days. Families with children in the area tend to have 2 children at home, with a large percentage of young children makes it a wonderful place for young families to settle down and plant roots. Common neighbourly activities common to the area include reading, gardening and swimming.

Community Statistics

Although an inclusive and multicultural community encompassing many different nationalities and living structures, families are the constant in Fifty Point, with 74% of homes having children. Other notable statistics include: 50% of residents have children under 10 50% of residents are between 20-50 years of age Over 90% of residents own their home 50% of homes built between 2006-2011; 47% between 2001-2005 Data has been provided by a 3rd party supplier based on census data from Statistics Canada.

Transit and Commuting

Conveniently located right north of the QEW, with easy access to downtown Hamilton, the GTA West and Toronto, the Fifty Point neighbourhood is primarily a driving neighbourhood. However, the area also enjoys unprecedented transit options for such a small suburban community. A 6-minute drive to the Casablanca Blvd. Go Stop gives residents the ability to can take advantage of the multi-regional GO Transit system for daily work, school or leisurely weekend commuting.

Schools

A family oriented community, residents of the Fifty Point community have access to great local schools in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Click here to view all the local school options available to residents, including out-of-catchment educational opportunities, or explore the local options below:

Winona Elementary

One of the largest elementary schools within the HWDSB, Winona Elementary has evolved from a small, rural school to a multicultural community of over 800 students in a 70,000 sq.ft space. With education and innovation as their main focus, Winona Elementary offers an inclusive and immersive place for kids to learn with the latest technology to allow them to expand their education without limitations. Address: 301 Lewis Road Winona, L8E5H1 Phone: 9056434141 Principal: Tim Illman Grades: JK-8 Full-Day Kindergarten: Yes French Immersion: No Bell Times: 8:30 AM - 2:50 PM Additional Information: 51%/49% split Male/Female 54% of students born outside canada 34 classrooms with laptops and WiFi. Each classroom also has access to a SmartBoard, projector and an FrontRow Audio System 7 of which are JK/SK Additional classrooms for musical learning as well as a Library, Gymnasium and stage Shared workstations between classrooms with computers, printers EQAO: EQAO Results

Orchard Park Secondary School

Opened in 1966 with the intention of preparing local students for the world of university, college and the workforce, Orchard Park continued to offer a wide range of university and college preparation programs, as well as a diverse and enriching technological studies program to meet the needs of all our students. Address: 200 DeWitt Road Stoney Creek, L8E4M5 Phone: 9056623838 Principal: Dawn Merlino Grades: 9-12 French Immersion: No Bell Times: 8:00 AM - 2:08 PM Additional Information: Multicultural student population with strong emphasis on safe and respectful environment. Various Co-curricular programs including sports such as Soccer, Hockey, Water Polo, Volleyball and Track and Field and additional learning and involvement apprenticeships in trades and college/university, co-op education, music, the arts, drama and many others. EQAO: EQAO Results OSSLT: OSSLT Results

Fifty Point Area Amenities

Perhaps Fifty Point’s biggest claim to fame is the Fifty Point Conservation Area. A beautiful 80-hectare park that takes advantage of the vast Lakefront with various activities for kids, families and fitness buffs, the park is major attraction for both residents from the surrounding communities and locals alike. Visitors can enjoy activities like a lakefront promenade for hiking, biking as well as areas for picnicking, camping and swimming for families or groups and access to the Marina Area.

The fifty point community also enjoys close proximity to the area’s other natural wonders, like the Niagara Escarpment, and it positioned to take advantage of the Niagara’s award-winning wineries (15 minute drive), St. Catherine’s downtown vibrancy (25 minute drive) as well as cross-border travel (35 minute drive).

Local shops, services and restaurants include:

• Health & Fitness Goodlife Fitness at 9 Industrial Dr, Grimsby, ON L3M 5H8 (10 mins)
• Crossfit Stoney Creek at 944 S Service Rd Unit 106, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2 (10 mins)
• Food Boston Pizza at 1 Industrial Dr, Grimsby, ON L3M 5H8 (10 mins)
• Tim Hortons at 424 S Service Rd, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 (10 mins)
• Dairy Queen at 424 S Service Rd Unit R-14, Grimsby, ON L3M 5A5 (10 mins)
• A&W at 417 S Service Rd, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 (10 mins)
• Starbucks at 415 S Service Rd, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 (10 mins)
• Tim Hortons at 3 Windward Dr, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 (5 mins)
• D & A Pizza at 15 Lockport Way, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0H8 (1 min)
• Services Couture Hair Design at 3, Lockport Way, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0B2 (1 min)
• Stoney Creek Child Care Centre at 3 Lockport Way, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0B1 (1 min)
• Ontario College-Health and Tech at 1040 S Service Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6G3 (8 mins)
• Parks Oakes Road North Leash-Free Dog Park at Oakes Rd N, Grimsby, ON L3M (5 mins)
• Lake Vista Park at 24-52 Falcon Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0E3 (2 mins) John Willson Park at Baseline Road and Winona Road (2 mins)

The Fifty Point Beach real estate market currently has 22 resale homes for sale and 3 resale condos for sale. The listing prices of these homes range from $499900 to $500678. The average price of a house in Fifty Point Beach is $1201000 and the average price of a condo is $. There is 3 new homes developments in Fifty Point Beach which include Myst Urban Towns. The starting price for a new home development in this neighbourhood is $375000.

Local amenities around Fifty Point Beach include Cafes and Restaurants such as Memphis Fire Barbeque Company. Lastly and most importantly local education institutions and schools in the area include Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Ontario College-Health & Tech, Mohawk College - Stoney Creek Campus, Stoney Creek Education Centre (OREA), Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE) and Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School.