Walkerton Real Estate and Homes for Sale
As a real estate agent who specializes in Walkerton, let me be your guide to what Walkerton Ontario has to offer as a neighbourhood to finding homes for sale in the area.
Neighbourhoods – Walkerton, Ontario
Located within the municipality of Brockton is the town of Walkerton and its nearly 5,000 residents. It is situated in a valley along the banks of the Saugeen River and is the County Town (Seat) of Bruce County. Known to the Ojibway as the “Little Marsh,” the city burned to the ground in the late 1870’s. Although the Victorian Era arc electric lamps and the wooden sidewalks are long gone, it is still an excellent destination for the purchase of your next home.
Although the municipality of Brockton was created from the Brant, Greenock, and Walkerton townships, Walkerton has a number of businesses, entertainment venues, and retail shops. It is also the home to the Walkerton Capitals (Senior A hockey team) and the Walkerton Hawks (Junior C hockey team). So you won’t have to travel far to enjoy what this town has to offer. In addition to this, Walkerton is known for its many Victorian style homes and structures as well as its numerous hiking trails and being a spot on the Saugeen River’s canoeing route.
If you are looking for a smaller, more dynamic type of town to live in, Walkerton is the ideal destination. It can be said that the town is the perfect example of how an agricultural community can also have a thriving business district. However, there is much more about Walkerton and all the surrounding communities and villages within Brockton municipality that is worth discovering.
For health conscious families and individuals, the Farmer’s Market which is open between Victoria and Labour Days offers fresh fruits and vegetables. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the Saugeen River Trail and the abundance of parkland that it wanders through. There are a number of cycling and walking venues while the Saugeen River is an excellent fishery for perch, rainbow trout, salmon, and smallmouth bass. No matter what your preference is, Walkerton has something for everyone.
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