Welcome to Oshawa / Windfields

Windfields is a vibrant, family-friendly neighbourhood in north Oshawa, Ontario, known for its newer homes, abundant parks, and proximity to Ontario Tech University and Durham College. It is one of Oshawa's fastest-growing communities.

Attributes

Family-oriented community, newer housing stock, university and college proximity, abundant parks and green space, and excellent highway access

Key Details


THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

A thriving newer community in north Oshawa built on the historic Windfields Farm, with modern family homes, excellent amenities, and a young, diverse population.



THE PEOPLE

A young, family-oriented community with 57% of households raising children, a median age of 32.6 years, and 38% first-generation immigrants reflecting Oshawa's growing diversity.



THE LIFESTYLE

Multiple parks with sports fields, ball diamonds, and basketball courts, plus the Cedar Valley Conservation Area, Camp Samac, and SmartCentres Oshawa North keep residents active and connected.



THE UNEXPECTED

Windfields is built on the site of Windfields Farm, birthplace of Northern Dancer, Canada's first Kentucky Derby winner and one of the most celebrated racehorses in history.



THE MARKET

Newer detached homes, semi-detached houses, and townhomes in Ontario Colonial Revival and contemporary styles on lots ranging from 30 to 60 feet, serving a range of family budgets.



BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE

Highways 401 and 407 are easily accessible, Oshawa GO Station provides rail service toward Toronto, and Ontario Tech University and Durham College are right in the neighbourhood.


LOCATED IN THE GREATER OSHAWA AREA

Drive Times:
Downtown Oshawa 15 min  |  Toronto 60 min  |  Ajax 20 min

Boundaries:
Nearby Neighborhoods Kedron, Pinecrest, Taunton
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Windfields:

A modern, family-focused community in north Oshawa rooted in one of Canada's most celebrated pieces of equestrian history.

Windfields is a newer neighbourhood in north Oshawa, developed on the grounds of the historic Windfields Farm. Windfields homes for sale appeal strongly to young families and newcomers seeking newer construction with excellent schools, parks, and highway access. Those looking for Windfields homes for rent will find a welcoming, diverse community with Ontario Tech University and Durham College right in the neighbourhood.


What to Expect:

Newer detached homes, semi-detached houses, and townhomes in a well-planned community with a young, growing population.

Homes in Windfields feature Ontario Colonial Revival architecture combining brick, stone, and siding with charming front porches and decorative gabled roofs. Lots range from 30 to 60 feet, with homes from 1,300 to 4,000 square feet. Newer townhomes bring contemporary modern designs to the mix, offering options for a range of buyers and renters.


The Lifestyle:

Parks, conservation areas, sports facilities, and convenient shopping make Windfields an outstanding place for active families.

Windfields has multiple parks including Sherwood, Niagara, Everglades, and Tampa Parks, featuring nine sports fields, three ball diamonds, an outdoor track, and five basketball courts. Cedar Valley Conservation Area and Camp Samac offer additional outdoor recreation, while SmartCentres Oshawa North provides shopping and services close to home.

Unexpected Appeal:

Windfields sits on the grounds of Windfields Farm, birthplace of Northern Dancer, Canada's most famous racehorse and winner of the 1964 Kentucky Derby.

Windfields Farm was established in the 1930s by Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, founder of what became General Motors Canada. Northern Dancer, bred and raised here, went on to become one of the most influential thoroughbreds in racing history. That legacy of excellence and ambition lives on in the community built on these very grounds.



The Market:

Windfields offers some of the best value for newer family homes in the Durham Region, with a range of sizes and styles to suit different budgets.

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The housing stock includes newer detached homes, semi-detached houses, and contemporary townhomes, with lot sizes and floor plans suited to growing families. As one of Oshawa's newest neighbourhoods, Windfields offers modern construction at prices well below comparable new builds closer to Toronto.


You'll Fall In Love With:

A newer community with great schools, green space, and highway access, all at a price point that makes family life genuinely attainable.

Windfields combines the energy of a university neighbourhood with the stability of a family-first community. Highways 401 and 407 put the rest of the Greater Toronto Area within reach, while Oshawa GO Station connects residents to downtown Toronto by rail. With Ontario Tech University and Durham College next door and parks around every corner, Windfields is built for people who want it all.


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