We've given the Bonis Community the following
boundaries: Birchmount, east to the railway tracks; Sheppard, north
to the West Highland Creek.
Agincourt Mall was the first development in this area. Then
came Sheppard
Village
.
For the longest time, the area north of the Mall was
occupied by the Tam Heather curling rink. Today, where the rink once
stood, are 4 impressive condominium apartment buildings and
townhouses built by Tridel.
The condominium
apartment building on the Kennedy Rd.
across from the mall – the Camargue- was the high-end
condo building of the mid 80's.
The only large open space in the area
is on the south side of Bonis and was zoned a decade and a half ago
for apartment buildings and townhouses. The owners have only
recently decided to act on that permission.
A
small 1/2 acre site on Birchmount has recently been designated
by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for Columbarium use but is
being looked at by local families as a site for a Mosque/Community
Centre.
The primary school is called Tam
O'Shanter and is bursting at the seams with children of immigrants
attracted to this community.
Carabob Court
Apartments
Recent immigrants
are attracted to these well-maintained, affordable rental
apartments.
238 Bonis: The latest addition to
the Bonis Community
All the apartment,
condominium building on the north side of Bonis were constructed by
Tridel.
Bonis
Avenue Condominiums
This is
the 1/2 acre property on Birchmount that has been designated by
the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for columbarium use.
Agincourt
Mall
A master plan for
redevelopment was passed in 1995. It has undergone many changes over
the years in order to provide a range of retails services to the
surrounding community.
Agincourt Library
The busiest Library
in Toronto.
Ron
Watson Park
This park was
originally called Tam O'Shanter Park but I recently renamed it to
honour a long-time resident and former Alderman for the City of
Scarborough - Ron Watson. Better known affectionately as the Mayor of
Agincourt, Ron was an Alderman from 1966 to 1997.
Tam O'Shanter Golf
Course
An 18 hole - Par
72, 6083 yard City-run golf course.
In 1973, Metro
Council approved the acquisition of 48.030 hectares of the former
Tam O'Shanter Country Club by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority for use as a public park. Acquisition costs
were shared by the Province, Metro and the former Borough of
Scarborough. A 5.677 hectare parcel at the southeast corner is
leased to the City of Scarborough for local park purposes. Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
occupies the remaining 42.353 hectares. In 1998 Metro and the six
municipalities within it were amalgamated, so the course is now
maintained by Toronto 's Parks and Recreation Division.
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