The Walnut Grove Community - Why Lucan?

1. Small town atmosphere
• Several local clubs and associations
• Local heritage museum
• Main street shopping


2. Recreational facilities
• Recreation centre
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Tennis courts
• Basketball court
• Running track
• Soccer fields
• Bowling
• Baseball diamonds
• Skate park
• 18 hole golf nearby




3. Big city amenities
• Tim Hortons
• Gas stations
• Mechanical garages
• Banks
• Restaurants
• Drug store
• Grocery store
• L.C.B.O.
• Lumber yard
• Health care
• Wellness Centre  
• Legal firms
• Library


4. Well situated
• 19 kilometers to London
• 44 kilometers to Grand Bend
• 44 kilometers to Stratford
• 21 kilometers to Exeter


5. Large lots
• 45’ x 132’ up to 50’ x 157’
• Walk out lots


6. Schools
• Thames Valley District School Board
• Lucan Public School (Gr JK-3)
• Biddulph Central (Gr 4-8)
• Medway Secondary
• London District Catholic School Board
• St. Patrick Elementary
• Mother Teresa Secondary
• Post Secondary
• Fanshawe College
• University of Western Ontario




7. Lower taxes
• Example: House that was assessed by MPAC for $250,000 in the city of London would be $250,000 X 1.546759% = $3,866.90 (based on 2007 tax rate). The same house in Walnut Grove would be $250,000 X 1.249987% = $3,124.97 (based on 2007 tax rate)  A savings of $741.93.