West

When you think of the Greater Golden Horseshoe region in Ontario (without a map of course) it is easier to keep the area in perspective when you think of the city of Toronto as the curve in the shoe. It is an apt analogy, since Toronto is the city that tends to hold everything together, economically speaking, for the Golden Horseshoe area. From that centre point, the horseshoe extends to the west and east, and bulges a little bit out to the north. In this section, we are going to be presenting information on the communities in the western part of the horseshoe, where Kitchener homes for sale and Rosedale homes lie.

Actually, because the shape of the region curves around Lake Ontario, southwest might be a more appropriate title to give to this area. It is one of the most diverse regions of the horseshoe, geographically speaking, because it contains the Niagara Peninsula and all the natural beauty that occurs there. In fact, the proximity of world-famous Niagara Falls and the resultant climate have made this part of the horseshoe a major tourist hub, something which sets it apart from other areas in the region. Tourists from all over the world come for wine tasting tours, to see the famous Royal Henley Regatta, or to honeymoon in one of the most romantic spots on the continent.

The western section of the Golden Horseshoe is the transport and shipping hinge of the entire region, and indeed the entire province of Ontario. It is this region that links the province to the most densely populated parts of the United States, both at the Niagara Escarpment and further south at the Michigan border. Therefore, the area is an important one in terms of transportation and international communication, which is great for those looking at Kitchener Waterloo real estate listings.

Major cities in the west region of the Horseshoe include the aforementioned "twin cities" of Kitchener Waterloo. Real estate within these city limits can become quite confusing, as city boundaries tend to run right through backyards, parking lots, and even buildings. In fact, along there has been talk of amalgamating these cities, and including Cambridge as well, but these plans are often shelved in large part due to the desire of residents for their own distinct identities. Indeed, all three municipalities are quite different from each other, with Waterloo being a mid-size university town and Kitchener quite a large industrial hub.

The different identities of the communities within the western region of the Golden Horseshoe are part of what we are going to be looking at in these articles. Along with St. Catharines, Brantford, and Cabbagetown real estate, this section of the region contains not only a lot of people but a lot of culture as well. It is an area of the country known for its celebrations and the unique atmosphere brought about by its geography. But you can still find quiet country property, maybe homes for sale in Paris, Ontario.

Honeymoon capital of Canada, communications hub, transportation hinge, and home of internationally-renowned sporting events, the western part of the Golden Horseshoe is certainly worthy of attention. Whether you are interested in the area for information's sake or you are thinking about living there, we have the information that can help you understand this region a little bit better.