Patterson

Patterson is a suburb community in the city of Vaughan that is comprised of Dufferin Hills, Thornberry Woods, Thornhill Woods, Upper Thornhill Estates and the Valleys of Thornhill. Most of the homes in Patterson are detached two-storey homes and townhouses, making this suburban neighbourhood ideal for families.

Patterson is a commuters dream, with easy access to highways 407, 400 and 7, making travel to anywhere in the greater Toronto area or even Barrie easily accessible.

Patterson is home to many walking trails with the East Don River flowing through the community, giving rise to MacMillan Nature Reserve, and Sugarbush Heritage Park.

ref. - Eagle's Nest Golf Club - http://www.eaglesnestgolf.com/

Eagle's Nest Golf Club is a Doug Carrick designed links style golf course that opened in 2004, and has since then ranked among the top golf courses in Ontario.

Eagle's Nest's layout features scenic valleys, woodland vistas and undulating terrain, providing a stunning scenic setting for this challenging golf course. The course design promotes creative and innovative shot making, and truly a unique experience.

No expense was spared on the impressive clubhouse. The perfect setting for casual or fine dining, weddings and business events.

Sugarbush Heritage Park is a historic 5.9 acre park that features a children's play area, amphitheatre and village green, gazebo, sitting areas, a lookout point, an informal picnic area and various walking trails. A quiet place to enjoy nature that provides a link to Vaughan's historic Baker Woodlot, this park provides the ideal retreat from city life.

Patterson is the ideal community for various forms of entertainment, sports and recreation.

Outdoor lovers will feel at home with the community's many walking trails and parks. Explore MacMillan Nature Reserve, Sugarbush Heritage Park, Alexander Park and Dufferin Street Reservoir Park.

Those craving adventure and excitement will enjoy frequent trips to one of Canada's premier theme parks, Canada's Wonderland.

If you love to golf, Patterson is well positioned nearby some of the top golf courses in the country, with the award winning Eagle's Nest and Richmond Hill Golf Clubs bordering on the community.

Not only does Patterson have a variety of entertainment options, it is also positioned nearby major commuting highways, putting all of the amenities of Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and Toronto within reach.

Looking for one of Ontario's best kept casual fine dining secrets? Lago Restaurant, Eagle Nest's signature restaurant is overseen by top chefs and brings "exciting menus that are sure to pleas the most discerning palates". This restaurant is the perfect blend of delicious food and a great dining experience. Topped off with the beautiful scenic views of Eagle's Nest golf course, this is a dining experience you won't want to miss.

Lago offers extensive wine selections including a variety of meal pairing options, featuring exquisite Italian and Californian reds.

This 330 acre theme park has something for everyone.

Thrill seekers can fill their day with over 15 roller coasters, including the giant 306 foot Leviathan, the 124 km/h Behemoth, as well as the classic Mighty Canadian Minebuster.

Families will enjoy the over two dozen children's rides, numerous children's shows and activities, several family friendly dining and snack options, including the park's famous funnel cakes.

Spend hot summer days at the 20 acre Splash Works water park, with an enormous outdoor wave pool, numerous water slides, lazy river, and children's splash pad areas.

Canada's Wonderland is truly Canada's premiere theme park.

ref. - Cedar Fair Parks - https://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Fast-Lane/Vortex

ref. - Cedar Fair Parks -

Eagle's Nest Golf Club is a Doug Carrick designed links style golf course that opened in 2004, and has since then ranked among the top golf courses in Ontario.

Eagle's Nest's layout features scenic valleys, woodland vistas and undulating terrain, providing a stunning scenic setting for this challenging golf course. The course design promotes creative and innovative shot making, and truly a unique experience.

No expense was spared on the impressive clubhouse. The perfect setting for casual or fine dining, weddings and business events.

Baker's Woods is one of the last remaining sections of old-growth forest in Southern Ontario, with some of the maples reaching 240 years old.

Jonathan Baker bought 200 acres in 1816, building the red brick house, shown in the picture, in 1853. Jonathan Baker's descendants maintained 100 of the acres of this woodlot as a sugar bush until they sold the property in 1997. The Jonathan Baker House was taken into public ownership, and can still be viewed today.

ref. - TRCA (Author Unknown) - http://www.trca.on.ca/protect/watersheds/don-river/onthedon/archive/?id=115578