The design team handling the master plan for The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills is better known for roller coasters and waterslides than shuffleboard courts.
Toronto-based Forrec Ltd. Has been responsible for such iconic landmarks as Universal Studios and The Villages in Florida. Their design for The Villages in central Florida, three themed retirement communities inspired by small-town U.S.A., was perfectly aligned with ZEST’S vision for The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills. Here Forrec is creating the first-of-its-kind 55+ ZEST community in Canada.
Central to Forrec’s plan is the creation of a vibrant downtown resort that seamlessly integrates commercial/ residential services, amenities and entertainment. Here residents and guests will have the opportunity to meet, dine, shop and play in an authentic “village” atmosphere that is both quaint and convenient.
The Old Mill Building in the Town Square is the focal point of the newly created “restaurant alley” that will feature 5 distinct restaurants. Other attractions of the Town Square include specialty retail stores, a boutique hotel, health and wellness services and a Market Hall plus banquet hall/auditorium.
The lifestyle experience that the Town Square will offer is unlike anything else out there. It is a ground breaking set of amenities–the first of its kind in Canada–destined to change the concept of “retirement” living forever. Residents of The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills will have the luxury of an upscale, upmarket uptown area within a stroll of their home. Everything one needs to live a convenient and quality life is right here.
Stay tuned! More exciting news is coming.