FOr lease - New Development Ridgeway Centre Gorham Road, Ridgeway, Ontario
Property Highlights This is the largest commercial development site located in the quaint town of Ridgeway, a neighbourhood of Fort Erie. The site is located within an existing commercial area of the town. Ridgeway Centre is situated at the T of Gorham Road and Dominion Road. The development plans have triggered a dramatic expansion of the Region s intersection upgrades to include a road widening (turning lane) from the North boundary to the South boundary of the development s lands. Studies have indicated that the site has traffic counts of 11,000 vehicles along Gorham Road which are expected to balloon once the Ridgeway Centre is built. The Centre will primarily services the areas of Ridgeway and Crystal Beach, and have a secondary service area to encompass Stevensville and Douglastown. Seasonal Lake Erie cottages also increase the area population and traffic from May to September.
Ridgway Centre Gorham Road, Ridgeway, Ontario Home highlights Available Amenities DEMOGRAPHICS location The Development Ideal location for retail outlets/large box stores Units ranging from 2,500 to 30,000 square feet Ample on-site parking Build to suite opportunity Drive-thru potential Units with grade and truck level door options Pad sites can be changed to fit potential tenant standard footprint.
Ridgeway Ridgeway is one of the neighborhoods of Fort Erie. Situated just North of Crystal Beach and Bay Beach which are considered the best beaches in the area and draw many seasonal residents and visitors from the Toronto and Buffalo areas. Ridgeway offers Victorian charm to visitors and residents. The Ridgeway Summer & Fall Festivals are held every year. The streets are closed off, and thousands of visitors stroll downtown enjoying music, food, vendors, and shows. An event called Spirit of Christmas features horse-drawn carriage rides, school choirs singing outdoors, Victorian carolers, strolling Santa, etc. Ridgeway also has a Farmers market which is located along the friendship trail in downtown Ridgeway. An important battle took place in Ridgeway, near the intersection of Ridge and Garrison Roads on June 2nd, 1866. Irish-American revolutionaries invaded Canada as part of an attempt to oust the British and create an independent Irish republic. Within the immediate area of Ridgeway Centre is the main commercial hub which includes tenants such as: Napa Auto Parts, Subway, Valu-Mart.
Neighbouring Ridgeway Crystal Beach has long been one of Fort Erie s favorite tourist attractions, drawing thousands throughout the summer months from across Niagara, Western New York and as far as the Greater Toronto Area - as more and more discover Crystal Beach s charms. Go for a swim, lounge on the white sand, sail around Point Abino Bay, fish or take in a cool drink on one of the areas many restaurant patios. People come for the day and stay for a week with all the amenties available. Stevensville to the North offers features for families with the attraction of Safari Niagara. situated on more than 100 acres of parkland, Safari Niagara is home to some of the planet s most interesting and exotic animals. The all day Safari Niagara experience offers you interactive educational displays, art exhibits, family fun area, children s playground, a splash pad, restaurant facilities, picnic area, walking path, rest areas, gift shop and a personal encounter with the world s most magnificent and exotic animals. 116 year old Fort Erie Race Track - horse racing - providing enjoyment for the entire family. Canadian Motor Speedway (CMS) - proposed $150 million racetract development of 820 acres of land adjacent to the QEW.
Service Area Demographics & Traffic Counts Dwelling Counts & Population Figures for 2011 City Dwellings Population Pop. Change from 01 Crysatl Beach 1602 3653 12.19% Ridgeway 1843 4203 14.03% Douglastown 978 2230 7.44% Stevensville 453 1033 3.45% Crescent Park 968 2207.37% Fort Erie 5881 13411 44.76% Rural Area 1413 3222 10.76% TOTAL Primary 3,445 7,856 AVG. 13.11% TOTAL Secondary 2,844 6,485 AVG. 7.22% U..S. Seasonal Residenc (2011)e No. of U.S. Seasonal Properties Seasonal Influx of Seasonal Residents No. of U.S. Seasonal Residents Properties Seasonal Residents 1763 10000 1133 6426 Average Daily Traffic Counts as of 2009 total 11,000 From To km Year AADT SADT WADT AADT Garrison Dominion 2.1 2009 7400 8400 6700 9100 ( 06) Dominion Farr 1.0 2009 10800 10200 11000 9800 ( 06) Source: Town of Fort Erie Planning Department & Niagara Region Public Works Service Area Map Primary Services Area Secondary Services Area
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