Windfields
Oshawa's newest master-planned community
Windfields takes its name from the famous horse farm that once occupied these north-end fields. Living in Windfields today means a master-planned community of contemporary homes, parks, and new retail, built around a classic street grid and designed for growing families, which draws first-time buyers, families, and investors in new condos to living in Windfields.
Best for
- First-time buyers in new builds
- Growing families
- Investors in new condos
- Buyers who want modern upkeep
Housing in Windfields
What the home stock looks like here
Housing styles & prices
Almost entirely new stock from the 2000s onward, including detached homes, freehold townhomes, and condo towers rising around the future transit corridor. Modern finishes and new-home warranties are standard.
Schools
All of Windfields falls under the Durham District School Board or the Durham Catholic District School Board, depending on the catchment. For current school boundaries and grade configurations, check the board's find-a-school tool before you commit, since catchments can change with new development.
Getting around
Durham Region Transit serves Windfields with local and PULSE bus routes, and drivers have Highway 401 and, in the north end, Highway 407 within a few minutes. Downtown and central neighbourhoods are also close to the Oshawa GO and Via Rail station for the train to Toronto. Read the full transit guide.
Why people choose it
Highlights of life in Windfields
Planned parks, trails, and schools as the community matures
New shopping and services arriving along Simcoe Street
Townhomes priced below Oshawa's detached average
Condo towers with future GO bus and transit links
What's new
Recent changes in Windfields
We review this guide monthly. These are the verifiable developments worth knowing about in Windfields as of October 2026.
Cedar Valley Secondary School opens September 2026
The Durham District School Board's new secondary school at 245 Windfields Farm Drive East opens for the 2026-27 school year, serving Grades 9 to 11 in its first year and expanding to Grades 9 to 12, right in the Windfields community.
FAQ
Living in Windfields: common questions
Quick answers for buyers deciding whether Windfields is the right fit.
What is Windfields?
Windfields is Oshawa's newest master-planned community, named for the famous horse farm that once occupied the fields, built around a classic street grid with contemporary homes, parks, trails, and new retail along Simcoe Street.
Is there a new high school in Windfields?
Yes. Cedar Valley Secondary School, at 245 Windfields Farm Drive East, opens for the 2026-27 school year and serves Grades 9 to 11 in its first year before expanding to Grades 9 to 12.
What kinds of homes are in Windfields?
Almost entirely new stock from the 2000s onward, including detached homes, freehold townhomes, and condo towers rising around the future transit corridor, with modern finishes and new-home warranties standard.
Is Windfields good for first-time buyers and families?
Yes. Townhomes are priced below Oshawa's detached average, planned parks, trails, and schools are maturing with the community, and the new shopping along Simcoe Street is arriving as the area grows.
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