Image Credit: Clarington Board of Trade 

Clarington is “the perfect blend of city living and rural charm”. 

Clarington is one of eight municipalities that make part of the Durham Region and is responsible for the local services such as Emergency and Fire, Municipal Law Enforcement, snow removal, animal services, road repairs, the issuing of building permits and more. The lower-tier municipality of Clarington is comprised of four urban centres: Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, and Bowmanville, the last of which is the largest community in the municipality and the base of all the municipal offices. 

There are also several rural communities within Clarington, including Bond Head, Brownsville, Burketon, Clarke, Crooked Creek, Enfield, Enniskillen, Gaud Corners, Hampton, Haydon, Kendal, Kirby, Leskard, Maple Grove, Mitchell Corners, New Park, Newtonville, Port Darlington, Port Granby, Salem, Solina, Starkville, Taunton, Tyrone, West Side Beach and Wilmot Creek (per Wikipedia). You can find detailed municipality maps here. 

The municipality of Clarington is a community loved for not only its spectacular waterfront trails but also its community spirit and atmosphere, entrepreneurial and business support and overall livability. 

Clarington, by the numbers

• Population: per the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Clarington had a population of 101,427

• Location: Clarington is located on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), just 40 km from the eastern border of Toronto

• Size: 611.3 km2 

Unparalleled community spirit in Clarington 

A community that is all about keeping its residents engaged and entertained, there is no shortage of local attractions and events for locals and visitors alike to look forward to each year. These are just a few of the many local attractions and events you can expect to experience in this active community:

• Clarington hosts not one, but five annual Christmas parades, more than any other town-sized municipality Canada-wide. These parades are held in Newcastle, Courtice, Bowmanville, Orono, and Tyrone. 
• Jungle Cat World - a wildlife park in Orono that is CAZA certified and is dedicated to the respectful treatment of its animals and all wildlife 
• Brimacombe - a ski resort located near Kirby, offering everything from beginner slopes to black diamond terrain
• Darlington Provincial Park - this popular park destination offers familing camping, picnic facilities, nature trails, sandy beach, special programs and seasonal events for the family, winter hiking and snowshoeing experiences - and more
• Don’t miss these other popular local picks: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Treetop Trekking in Ganaraska, scenic drives along one of the many Country Path routes, not to mention some of the best sport fishing in Ontario via one of the four tributaries (Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek, Wilmot Creek and Graham Creek) where you can experience trout and salmon fishing.

Image Credit: Clarington.net 

Planning a visit to Clarington? Check out their official Tourism page for all the resources and information you need to make sure you have everything you need!

Clarington offers an abundance of local business support and opportunities 

Image Credit: Downtowns of Durham

There is an extensive local business support system in Clarington, extending to development, building, construction, relocation and and expansion, including resources dedicated to assisting you in obtaining inspection approvals, permits and licenses. All of this without losing sight of the community’s dedication to minimizing their environmental footprint. 

There are also several community improvement grants available to local businesses. You can access more information on those grants here. These grants are available for things like:

• New signage
• Heritage façade upgrades
• Building Code upgrades
• Infill (redevelopment of a brownfield) or Reconstruction (following a fire) grant
• Permit or application fee grants
• Accessibility improvements

Clarington’s business grant program has extended to include one geared towards assisting local business with recovery after the effects of Covid-19. 

Transportation plays a key role in any community’s business infrastructure and Clarington has taken great strides to ensure the ongoing improvement and development of the local transportation system. You can find up-to-date details on Clarington’s Transportation Master Plan (CTMP) here. 

The following five maps outline Clarington’s transportation network: 

• Transportation Network - Clarington Rural Area (PDF)
• Transportation Network - Courtice Urban Area (PDF)
• Transportation Network - Bowmanville Urban Area (PDF)
• Transportation Network - Newcastle Village Urban Area (PDF)
• Trails - Clarington Rural Area (PDF)

Local transport and access to Clarington, where the municipality is located just over an hour from Pearson International Airport, Toronto Island Airport, Oshawa Municipal Airport, is available via Highways 401 and 407, CN and CP mainline rail service, three deep-water ports and an upcoming GO rail service extension to Bowmanville. 

For those looking to start a business, the official Community Profile for Clarington is an excellent resource, outlining key statistics and points of interest such as local demographics, education and labour force, market access, local economy and ongoing and proposed development. 

The best in lifestyle balance and overall livability in Clarington 

The municipality of Clarington prioritizes an overall balanced lifestyle for its residents, which translates to an abundance of local recreation opportunities, business support, educational options, accessibility, and more. 

A 2018 poll by MoneySense.ca ranked Clarington as the 20th “best place to raise a family”. The top Durham municipality in the rankings, the poll considers economy, affordability, health, weather, transportation, crime, taxes, demographics, culture and amenities.

From their extensive local recreation and safe and family-friendly community to their developing local infrastructure and business opportunities, Clarington’s small-town charm is well-balanced with ongoing growth and expansion. AreaVibes.com notes that Clarington has 35% less crime than the national average, and based on factors like cost of living, schools and housing, gives the municipality a rating of A+ for overall livability. 

Useful links for local schools, jobs, and more:

• Local schooling in this region is offered via the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and the The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board as well as the Durham District School Board.
• For a listing of current job postings, please refer to Clarington’s official Careers page.
• Regional service links:
• Affordable housing
• Child care and early learning programs
• Council
• Durham Region Transit
• Emergency shelters and housing-focused shelter programs
• Employment support
• Financial assistance
• Garbage, recycling and other waste collection
• Land Development and Land Division
• Police Services
• Provincial Offences Administration
• Public health services
• Regional roads, traffic lights and controls
• Sewer collection and treatment
• Subdivision and condominium approval
• Water supply, distribution and billing
• Buying a home? Clarington’s official page offers potential home buyers some excellent resources to help them confidently begin their search. Ready to get started? Contact us at Royal LePage Connect Realty today and let us help you find your dream home!

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