Maitland, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario
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Maitland, Ontario is a community of approximately 1200 residents, about 5km east of the city of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River in the township of Augusta. The small village enjoys a rich history dating back hundreds of years to the times of British colonialism. The village started as a small naval base and supply port in Upper Canada.
Today, the village is home to Invista Canada, Nitrochem, and Prax-Air companies. It is also home to the prestigious Grenville Christian College, a private school that attracts students from all over the world. While the village contains a wide range of citizens, most people in the community are from middle and high socio-economic classes.
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[edit] Neighbourhoods
The village is broken up into 5 distinct neighbourhoods.
[edit] Maitland Village
The original village of Maitland, with many 300+ year-old homes lies just north of the Saint Lawrence River. Many of these 18th century homes have been restored and the streets have a distinct style that sets the scene of Upper Canada in its golden days.
[edit] MacLean Subdivision
The MacLean Subdivision lies north-west of the old village and contains approximately 100 homes from the 1960s and 1970s.
The Kemp Subdivision lies north of Highway 401 and contains around 40 homes from the 1960s and 1970s. This older subdivision has quick access to the 401.
[edit] Maitland Estates
Maitland Estates lies north-east of the old village and south of the 401. This executive style subdivision has spacious lots and has been singled out as the best subdivision in the Brockville Area to raise a family with countless community groups, sports clubs for youth and the MERC (Maitland Education & Recreation Committee) operating within this neighbourhood. The neighborhood is also famous for its Älight at Night" Christmas celebration where all homeowners light their properties with numerous candles roadside on Christmas eve which brings in visitors from all over the area. Homes in this subdivision are from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s.
[edit] Maitland by the Trails
Maitland by the Trails is an executive-style subdivision of 25 homes located north of the old village. Homes in this area are quite large on spacious lots.
[edit] Lion's Gate
The last and most prestigious of Maitland's subdivisions in Lion's Gate. Located just west of the village past Grenville Christian College on Highway 2, this estate style subdivision of 25 properties has some of the largest homes in Eastern Ontario. With oversized lots, excellent views of the river, and quick access to private school level education.
Homes along the riverfront in the Maitland vicinity are very prestigious estates and summer homes. East of Lion's Gate, riverfront homes may have indoor pools, family embroidered driveways, roadside fountains, and horse stables.
[edit] Athletics
The village has claimed a certain fame by the success of the young athletes in the community, especially running. Over 15 youths from the village have attained full NCAA scholarships to U.S. universities in Track & Field or Cross Country. As well, Canada's top female marathoner and one of Canada's top female triathletes also were raised in the village. The top high school cross country runner in Canada also presently lives in the Kemp subdivision and attends high school in Brockville.
The village is also served by a convenience store, public school, post office, seasonal chip stand and a private investigations firm.
