Smith - Ennismore - Lakefield (Selwyn) Community Guide

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Homes for Sale

Smith Ennismore Lakefield (Selwyn) Home Prices

The median home price is $ 849,900.00
Closed sale prices range from $ 550,000 to $ 2,500,000 or more.

Smith Ennismore Lakefield At A Glance

Average Sale Price - detached	$ 775,788.
Median Sale Price	$ 665,000.
Active Listings	97
Days on the Market	25
Sold	17

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ABOUT SMITH ENNISMORE LAKEFIELD (Selwyn)

Discover Selwyn, Ontario: Waterfront Living, Affordable Homes, and a Thriving Community Near Peterborough

Centrally located in the County of Peterborough, just one hour north of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), the Selwyn Community—encompassing Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield—offers a unique blend of small-Town charm and easy access to big-city amenities. Surrounded by pristine Lakes and bordering the City of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes, Selwyn provides a desirable lifestyle for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, especially those relocating from the GTA.

Exploring Selwyn’s Vibrant Communities:

The Selwyn area includes charming towns and hamlets like Bridgenorth, Ennismore, Lakefield, Curve Lake, Young’s Point, and others, each offering distinct characteristics and real estate opportunities.

Bridgenorth Real Estate: Situated on the beautiful Chemong Lake, Bridgenorth boasts a small, close-knit residential Community surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes and numerous waterfront Cottages. Search Bridgenorth homes for sale and discover affordable waterfront living.
Ennismore Real Estate: Primarily a rural area, Ennismore is nestled between Chemong Lake, Buckhorn Lake, and Pigeon Lake, offering stunning natural beauty and a tranquil setting. Explore Ennismore properties for those seeking country living and spacious lots, some waterfront.
Lakefield Real Estate: Located on the scenic Otonabee River, part of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, Lakefield is a charming residential Community with a rich history. Discover historic Homes and Heritage sites alongside modern amenities.
Find your dream home in Lakefield and enjoy a relaxed pace of life, within minutes of Peterborough.
Young’s Point Real Estate: Situated on the Trent-Severn Waterway at Lock 27, Young’s Point is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and explore the local Marinas, Shops, and Restaurants. Search Young’s Point Real Estate for waterfront properties and recreational opportunities.

Selwyn: A Perfect Place to Live, Work, and Play:

Whether you’re visiting to experience the area’s many attractions, attend local Festivals and special events, explore the beautiful Lakes, Rivers, Beaches, and Parks, or enjoy the hospitality of local businesses, Selwyn has something for everyone.

Affordable Homes and a Strong Community:

The Township of Selwyn is home to approximately one-third of all households and the workforce in the County of Peterborough. This area is particularly attractive for those seeking affordable Homes, including desirable Waterfront properties, spacious country Estates, and family-friendly subdivisions. Selwyn offers a vibrant Community spirit with numerous Clubs, Community groups, and Organizations, making it easy to connect with your Neighbors and become part of the local Community.

Relocate to Selwyn and Discover Your Dream Home:

Selwyn offers a unique opportunity to escape the high cost of living and fast pace of the GTA and find a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Whether you’re a young family, a Retiree, or someone seeking a peaceful waterfront retreat, Selwyn has a home for you.
Search Selwyn homes for sale and start your journey to a better lifestyle today!

Population (2021)	618,653
Density (pr. sq. km)	59
Average Age of Residents	47.2
Median Age of Residents	52.8
# of Households	7483
# of Households with Children	4190
Education	4895 College/University Degree 1935 Bachelor Degree or higher
Average Income of Residents (2020)	$ 67,500
Median Income of Residents (2020)	$ 68,800

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Home Facts

The Region of Selwyn consists of primarily single detached family homes. The average size of most homes is 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

Age of Homes:
Built before 1960: 1,300
Built 1961 – 1980: 1,895
Built 1981 – 2000: 1,945
Built 2001 – 2021: 1,420

Since 2021 quite a number of new homes have been built and more are in the process of being built.

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Amenities & Attractions

Selwyn, Ontario: A Vibrant Community with Abundant Amenities and Attractions for Homebuyers

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, is renowned for its exceptional quality of life and active lifestyle, making it an ideal destination for homebuyers seeking a balanced and active community. The area’s diverse attractions and events foster a friendly atmosphere, rich in community spirit and hospitality, benefiting both residents and visitors alike. This makes Selwyn an attractive option for those looking to relocate and find their dream home.

A Hub for Recreation and Outdoor Activities:

Selwyn is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide array of recreational activities year-round. The area’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and parks provide ample opportunities for:

Waterfront Living and Boating: Explore the numerous lakes, including Chemong Lake, Buckhorn Lake, and Pigeon Lake, perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and enjoying stunning waterfront views. Search for waterfront homes for sale in Selwyn and experience lakeside living at its finest.
Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy excellent fishing opportunities in the local lakes and rivers, or take a refreshing dip at one of the many public beaches and swimming areas.
Hiking and Nature Trails: Discover scenic nature trails and parks, perfect for hiking, walking, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Kawarthas.
Golfing: Tee off at one of the local golf courses, offering challenging play and beautiful scenery.
Winter Activities: During the winter months, enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and other winter sports.

Selwyn’s rich Community spirit is reflected in its numerous Attractions, Festivals and Events:

Local Shopping and Dining: Explore a variety of local shops, boutiques, and restaurants, offering unique finds and delicious dining experiences. Find your perfect neighborhood with convenient access to amenities.
Arts and Culture: Discover local art galleries, cultural centers, and historical sites, showcasing the area’s rich heritage and artistic talent.
Festivals and Events: Throughout the year, Selwyn hosts various festivals and events, bringing the community together and providing entertainment for all ages.

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Arts & Culture

Ennismore Heritage Artspace Centre
Rotter Gallery – 14 Queens St., Lakefield
The English Potter – 15 Burnham St., Lakefield
Ecco Art Gallery Studios – 46 Queen St., Lakefield
Selwyn Glassworks – 2034 Selwyn Rd., Lakefield
Whetung Ojibwa Centre – 875 Mississauga St., Curve Lake
Curve Lake Cultural Centre – 1024 Mississauga St., Curve Lake

Events in Peterborough County

Dec 1st – Randy Feltface – The Venue – 286 George St. N.
Dec 1st – Listen to the Music – The Doobie Bros Tribute – 8pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St.
Dec 1st – Buffet Breakfast with Santa (& photos) – 9am – 11am – The Venue – 286 George St. N.
Dec 1st – Modern Holiday Market – 11am-4pm – Morrow Building – 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough
Dec 1st – Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough 1-4pm – 250 Crescent St. Peterborough
Dec 1st – Listen to the Music – The Doobie Bros Tribute – 8pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St.
Dec 3rd – Lakefield Farmers Market Holiday Market – 10am-2pm – 39 Queen St.
Dec 5th – 8th – Hastings Trail Town Christmas – Hastings
Dec 6th – Salsa Party – 5pm – 10pm – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro *reservations
Dec 6th – Christmas Trivia Night – 7-9pm – Peterboro Lions Club – 347 Burnham St.
Dec 7th – Merry Millbrook Christmas – Cavan Monaghan Rec Centre
– marketplace, breakfast with Santa, shopping
Dec 7th – The 49th Annual Peterborough Santa Claus Parade – 4:30-7:30pm – George St.
Dec 7th – Candy Cane Corner Christmas Market – Ennismore Community Centre
Dec 7th – Christmas Harvest Dinner – 5pm – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
Dec 7th & 8th – Christmas by Candlelight – 4pm-8pm – Lang Pioneer Village
Dec 8th – Christmas Sign Workshop – 2pm – 5pm – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
Dec 9th – Free Public Skating – 12pm-1pm – Lakefield Smith Community Centre – 20 Concession St.
Dec 14th – Pancake Breakfast & Christmas Craft Sale – 9am – 3pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville
Dec 14th – Millbrook Santa Claus Parade & activities at Cavan Monaghan Rec Centre – 1pm – downtown Millbrook
Dec 15th – Christmas in Space – A Spectacular Holiday Cirque – 3pm – 5pm – Memorial Centre – 151 Lansdowne St., Peterborough
Dec 15th – Christmas for Kids – 10am – Morrow Building – 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough
– Elf Christmas gift shop for kids only shopping, cookie decorating, crafts, petting zoo, Santa
Dec 15th – Modern Makers Holiday Market – 11am-4pm – Morrow Building – 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough
Dec 20th – Holiday Market & Merry Raffle – 10a-4pm – Peterborough Lions Club – 347 Burnham St., Peterborough
Dec 21st – The Cakehouse Christmas Market – 4140 Highway 7, Norwood

*please note – not all events/dates available – list will be updated as events/dates are announced.

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Restaurants

The Loon – 150 Queen St., Lakefield
Jack’s Restaurant – 1 Strickland St., Lakefield
Lakefield Restaurant – 107 Queen St.
Shakers Diner – 98 Queen St., Lakefield
The Nutty Bean Cafe – 33 Queen St., Lakefield
Cassis Bistro – 27 Queen St., Lakefield
Canoe & Paddle – 18 Bridge St., Lakefield
Stuff’d Ice Cream, Bakery & Cafe – 18 Bridge St., Lakefield
Selwyn Corner Restaurant – 2054 Buckhorn Rd., Lakefield
Lock 27 Tap & Grill – 2824 River Ave., Young’s Point
Young’s Point Diner & Pizzeria – 403 S Beach Rd., Lakefield
Chemong Lodge – 764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
Pizza Villa & Pasta House – 846 Ward St., Bridgenorth
Rallis Burger – 888 Ward St., Bridgenorth
Fresh Boost – 892 Ward St., Bridgenorth
Sippin Dip Restaurant Bakery – 1500 Yankee Line, Ennismore
Jesse’s Tap’n Grill – 583 Robinson Rd., Ennismore

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Shopping

Food
Lakefield Pantry – 44 Queen St., Lakefield
The Cheesy Fromage – Queen St., Lakefield
Bridgenorth Deli – 871 Ward St.
Lakefield Bakery on Queen – 127 Queen St., Lakefield
Enticing Cakes – 18 Queen St., Lakefield
Flannigan’s Butcher Shop – 102 Queen St., Lakefield
The Market Gourmet Grocery – 112 Queen St., Lakefield

Clothing, Gifts & Misc

Style Boutique – 827 Ward St. Bridgenorth
Garden Style – 822 Ward St., Bridgenorth
Woodsmiths Furniture Store – 420 Robinson Rd., Ennismore
Metamorphus Fashions – 470 Robinson Rd., Ennismore
Sullivan’s General Store- 476 Ennis Rd., Ennismore
The Cozy Home – 29 Queen St., Lakefield
Sunblockers – 23 Queen St., Lakefield
The Classy Closet by Sue – 18 Queen St., Lakefield
Trinkets & Treasures – 44 Queen St., Lakefield
Happenstance Books & Yarns – 44 Queen St., Lakefield
Stuff Store- 49 Queen St., Lakefield
The Refillery on Queen Home Goods Store – 58 Queen St., Lakefield
Tragically Hipp Fashion – 60 Queen St., Lakefield
Stony Lake Furniture – 1 Stanley St., Lakefield
Cottage Toys – 37 Concession St., Lakefield
Tompkins Jewellers – 112 Queen St., Lakefield
Lakefield Station Bookshop – 7 Stanley St., Lakefield
Griffins Greenhouses – 3026 Lakefield Rd., Selwyn
Craftworks at the Barn – 124 Lindsay Rd., Selwyn

Farm to Table
McLean Berry Farm – 2191 16th Line of Smith, Lakefield
South Cross House – Honey Farm – 734 Tara Rd., Ennismore
Selwyn Garlic Farm – 1060 Centre Line, Selwyn
Cattail Country Farm – 1690 – 7th Line, Selwyn
Merrylynd Organic Farm – 3010 County Rd 28, Lakefield
Fawcett Farm – 2261 County Rd 6, Lakefield
Summer Roads Farm – 1922 Selwyn Rd, Lakefield (seasonal)

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Parks

Cenotaph Park Lakefield – Bridge & Water St. – picnic tables, bicycle repair station, info kiosk, water refill

Chemong Park – 772 Hatton Ave., Bridgenorth – 9 acres, walking trail, gardens, scenic vistas

Isabel Morris Park Lakefield – Skateboard Park, half pipe, 4 quarter pipes and rails

Ennismore Waterfront Park – 1053 Ennis Rd, Ennismore

Burritt Mann Memorial Park – 2048 Mud Rd., Selwyn – picnic area, playground

Paul J English Chemong Lions Park – Bridgenorth – Frisbee Fields, ball diamonds with bleachers and lights, soccer nets, playground, picnic area, green space, walking trail

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Beaches

Ennismore Waterfront Park & Beach – 1053 Ennis Rd – 50 acres, picnic area, pavilion, playground, walking trail

Jones Beach – Bridgenorth – pier, picnic area

Paul J English Chemong Lions Park – 710 Red Pine Line, Bridgenorth – picnic area

Burritt Mann Memorial Park – 2048 Mud Rd., Selwyn – picnic area, greenspace, playground

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area – 2251 Birch Island Rd., Lakefield – 71 acres, boat lunch

Lakefield Beach & Playground

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Gannon Narrows Marina – 1800 Tara Rd., Ennismore
Chemong Shores Marina – 894 Garthorne Ave., Bridgenorth
Reach Harbour Marina – 2360 Armstrong Lane E., Lakefield
Beachwood Resort – 3043 Beachwood Dr., Lakefield
Kawartha Park Marine – 2545 Hiawatha Lane, Lakefield
Young’s Point Marina – 2121 Nathaway Dr., Young’s Point
Emerald Isle Marina – 1250 Emeral Isle Rd., Ennismore
Great Outdoor Landing & Marina – 888 Garthorne Rd., Bridgenorth
Toth Marina – 44 Water St., Lakefield

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Boat Launches

43 Water St., Lakefield
1488 Yankee Line, Ennismore
1112 Kelly Blvd., Bridgenorth
Selwyn Public Boat Ramp – 2251 Birch Island Rd., Lakefield

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Conservation Areas

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area – 2251 Birch Island Rd., Lakefield – 71 acres, trails

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Golf

Quarry Golf Club – 447 Tara Rd., Ennismore
Katchiwano Golf Club – 1730 Young’s Point Rd., Lakefield
Tamarac Golf & Country Club – 155 Ennis Rd., Ennismore

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Arenas, Community Centres & Sports

Ennismore Community Centre – 553 Ennis Rd. – ice pad, auditorium, banquet facility

Ennismore Curling Club – 555 Ennis Rd. – ice, lounge, kitchen

Bridgenorth Community Hall – 836 Charles St. – patio, kitchen

Lakefield Curling Club – 12 Nicholls St.

Lakefield-Smith Community Centre – 20 Concession St. – ice pad, banquet room

Paul J English Park- 710 Red Pine Lane, Bridgenorth – ball diamonds, soccer fields, frisbee fields, bleachers, lights

Robert E. Young Sports Park – 553 Ennis Rd., Ennismore – hardball, softball, soccer fields, tennis/pickle ball courts, basketball, playground, picnic area, exercise equipment, walking trail, water refill

Douglas Sports Centre/Ball Diamond – 2 Hague Blvd., Lakefield – ball diamond, tennis/pickle ball, basketball, greenspace

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Trails

Ennismore Heritage Trail
Lakefield Trail – 5 km
Miller Creek Wildlife Trail – 1.5 km

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area Trail – 71 acres – on northeast shore of Chemong Lake

Andrew Trail – connecting Eastwood Road & Andrew Ave

B.E.L. – Rotary Bridgenorth Trail – unopened road allowance between Brumwell St. & 5th Line of Smith – Bridgenorth

Smith Ennismore Lakefield - Public Schools - Elementary

Chemong Public School – Bridgenorth
Lakefield District Public School – Lakefield

Smith Ennismore Lakefield - Catholic Schools - Elementary

St. Martin Catholic Elementary School, Ennismore
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, Lakefield

Secondary Schools - Public

bussed to Peterborough

Secondary Schools - Catholic

Bussed to Peterborough

Schools - Other

Lakefield College School (LCS) – Boarding and Day Private School
Curve Lake First Nation School – Curve Lake

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Libraries

Bridgenorth Public Library
Ennismore Public Library
Lakefield Public Library

Smith Ennismore Lakefield Medical

Chemong Medical Centre – 765 Ward St., Bridgenorth
Extendicare Lakefield – 24 Fraser St. Lakefield
Morton Medical Centre – 150 Strickland St., Lakefield

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