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Encyclopedia > Berczy Village, Ontario
Berczy Village
Berczy Village's approximate location within York Region
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Regional Municipality York
Town Markham
Government
 - Founder Frederick Bagg
Area
 - Community 1.7 sq mi (4.37 km²)
Elevation 656 ft (200 m)
Population (2006 Population)[1] [2]
 - Community 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
Circular pathway along Berczy Park.
Circular pathway along Berczy Park.
Westchester Crescent in Berczy Village.
Westchester Crescent in Berczy Village.

Berczy Village (pronounced as ber-zee) 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. Image File history File links Red_pog. ... Motto: Ontarios Rising Star Map of York Region and the municipalities it includes. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ontario. ... 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Map showing Markhams location in York Region Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario Regional Municipality York Region Communities Buttonville, Thornhill, German Mills, Milliken, Unionville Settled 1794 Incorporated 1972 (town) Government  - Mayor Frank Scarpitti  - Deputy Mayor Jim Jones  - Regional Councillors Jack Heath, Tony Wong, Gordon Landon  - MPs Susan Kadis (LPC) - Thornhill... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... 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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. The architecture of the homes are considered by many to be built in a modern Victorianesque style. Leinster House, 18th century Dublin townhouse of the Duke of Leinster. ... Bur Oak Avenue is a road in Markham, Ontario, Canada. ... A residential area is a type of land use where the predominant use is residential. ... An Alley in Melbourne A gate to an alley in Annapolis, Maryland An alley or alleyway is a narrow, pedestrian lane found in urban areas which usually run between or behind buildings. ... The word shortcut may have the following specific meanings, besides its generic meaning or a shorter route or smaller effort. ... Manchester Town Hall is an example of Victorian architecture found in Manchester, UK. The Carson Mansion is an example of a Victorian home in Eureka, California, USA The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly in the Victorian era. ...


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. Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A woodlot is a segment of a woodland or forest capable of small-scale production of forest products such as wood fuel , sap for maple syrup, sawlogs, as well as recreational uses like bird watching, bushwalking, and wildflower appreciation. ...


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. East Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... A Chinese Canadian is a person of Chinese descent or origin who was born in or immigrated to Canada. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... A European is primarily a person who was born into one of the countries within the continent of Europe. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Actress Halle Berry was born to a white mother of British extraction and a black father of American extraction. ...

Contents

History

Bridge at Berczy Park with townhomes in the background.
Bridge at Berczy Park with townhomes in the background.

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. Agriculture (encompasses farming, ranching, and the tending of orchards and vineyards) is the production of food, feed, fiber, fuel and other goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. ... A Jersey cow in the western United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... The 2000s are the current decade, spanning from 2000 to 2009. ...


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, an old cemetary, and a few trees stranded in the middle of a massive wheat field. Cemetary was a Swedish death metal band around frontman Mathias Lodmalm. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 For the indie rock group see: Wheat (band). ...


Demographic Information

Census Tract 5350403.06
(North of Bur Oak Avenue)[1]
Census Tract 5350403.07
(South of Bur Oak Avenue)[2]
Berczy Village Total
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. The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ...


Businesses

The main commercial areas of Berczy Village can be found on the west and east boundaries of the community.

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Parks

A pathway leading into a grove of trees, planted by the Bagg family in the early 1920s.
A pathway leading into a grove of trees, planted by the Bagg family in the early 1920s.

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.
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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. For other uses, see Bleach (disambiguation). ... Combination playground structure for small children; slides, climbers (stairs in this case), playhouse A playground is an area designed for children to play freely. ... volcanic rock. ... A baseball field is a playing field used for baseball. ...

  • 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. A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, is a plate of metal attached to a wall or other vertical surface and bearing text in memory of an important figure or event. ...

  • 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. Nördlingen is a town in the Donau-Ries district, in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of almost 20,000. ... For other uses, see Bavaria (disambiguation). ... Combination playground structure for small children; slides, climbers (stairs in this case), playhouse A playground is an area designed for children to play freely. ...

  • Williamstown Green

    An open space of grass and tall trees located west of the Williamstown Plaza along Bur Oak Avenue. Bur Oak Avenue is a road in Markham, Ontario, Canada. ...

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, MPP to be elected in fall 2007 provincial elections [5]
  • Oak Ridges—Markham, federal electoral riding, represented by MP Lui Temelkovski (Liberal Party)

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Religious institutions

Churches

  • Unionville Alliance Church
  • Unionville Oasis
Portables located behind All Saints Catholic Elementary School.
Portables located behind All Saints Catholic Elementary School.

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Schools

All Saints Catholic Elementary School opened in September 2000, upon the recent developement of the community Berczy Village. ... This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School (commonly known as PETHS, PET, or simply Trudeau) is a public, bilingual English and French-immersion secondary school in Markham, Ontario, Canada. ...

Transportation

The main arterial roads that pass through Berczy Village are Bur Oak Avenue, Castlemore Avenue, and The Bridle Walk.[6] Other important arterial streets include Ridgecrest Road, Stonebridge Drive, and William Berczy Boulevard. Bur Oak Avenue is a road in Markham, Ontario, Canada. ...


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

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See also

Map showing Markhams location in York Region Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario Regional Municipality York Region Communities Buttonville, Thornhill, German Mills, Milliken, Unionville Settled 1794 Incorporated 1972 (town) Government  - Mayor Frank Scarpitti  - Deputy Mayor Jim Jones  - Regional Councillors Jack Heath, Tony Wong, Gordon Landon  - MPs Susan Kadis (LPC) - Thornhill... Nördlingen is a town in the Donau-Ries district, in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of almost 20,000. ... Leinster House, 18th century Dublin townhouse of the Duke of Leinster. ... Unionville is a suburban community that is located 4 km west of Markham, 33 km NE of Toronto, south of Lake Simcoe and 13 km SE of Richmond Hill. ... William Berczy (December 10, 1744 Wallerstein near Noerdlingen - February 5, 1813, New York, N. Y., USA) was a Canadian pioneer and painter. ...

Reference

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada. Census Tract Profile for Census Tract 5350403.06 (North of Bur Oak Avenue). Retrieved on August 24, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Statistics Canada. Census Tract Profile for Census Tract 5350403.07 (South of Bur Oak Avenue). Retrieved on August 24, 2007.
  3. ^ Is the Environment Fragmenting Development?
  4. ^ Born 1884, died in 1950
  5. ^ Was formerly part of the Oak Ridges riding (represented by Frank Klees of the Progressive Conservatives), has been abolished since 2003
  6. ^ Not entirely accessible yet as a barricade is currently blocking the way
Cashel
Angus Glen North
West  Berczy Village   East
South
Wismer Common
Unionville


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