West of the city, Lively is the hub of the Walden area, which also includes the villages of Naughton, Whitefish and Little Creighton, plus rural properties in Beaver Lake and Worthington. It is a place where you can ski, hike, fish and skate close to home, then be in Sudbury for work or shopping without much fuss. According to the City’s Move to Sudbury guide, Lively is about 16 km west of downtown Sudbury, and 53% of families there have children.
Shopping and Services
Lively has the everyday basics: a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacies, a medical clinic, daycare, restaurants and a Citizen Service Centre and library. For bigger shopping trips, the South End and Highway 17 are a short drive east. GOVA Transit serves Lively as well.
Outdoor Living at Its Best
- A downhill ski hill and cross-country ski, snowshoe and fat-bike trails
- A golf course, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a splash pad, a skateboard park and outdoor rinks
- T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena for hockey, skating and community events
- Anderson Farm Museum, a local heritage site and gathering place
- Close to Centennial Park Beach on the Vermilion River in Whitefish and Fielding Park and its bird sanctuary
The City is also planning a new recreation space at Anderson Farm to replace the former Meatbird Lake Park. The concept includes a water feature, trails, play areas and a public sauna, with timing depending on final design and funding. You can follow the project on the City’s Over To You Greater Sudbury page.
Schools
- Lively District Secondary School (Grades 7 to 12)
- Walden Public School and R.H. Murray Public School
- St. James Catholic Elementary School
- École Saint-Paul, a French Catholic elementary school
Confirm the right school for a specific address with the school board.
Homes in Lively and Walden
Lively is mostly single-family living. The City reports that 78% of the housing stock is single detached. You will find established neighbourhoods of bungalows and split-levels, newer family homes, and in the surrounding Walden villages, larger lots, rural acreages and properties on or near the water. If you want more land, a big garage or a quieter setting, this side of the city has plenty of options.
Who Lively and Walden Suit
- Families who want good schools, rinks and parks in a small-town setting
- Outdoor lovers who want skiing, trails and water close by
- Buyers looking for rural or semi-rural properties within reach of the city
- People who work on the west side of Greater Sudbury
Rural properties in Walden can be on private wells and septic systems, so we always help buyers check services, water testing and septic inspections before they firm up an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What communities are part of Walden?
Walden includes Lively, Naughton, Whitefish and Little Creighton, plus rural properties in Beaver Lake and Worthington.
How far is Lively from downtown Sudbury?
The City’s Move to Sudbury guide puts Lively about 16 km west of downtown Sudbury. GOVA Transit serves the area.
What happened to Meatbird Lake Park?
The City sold Meatbird Lake Park to Vale in 2021 and is planning a replacement recreation space at Anderson Farm. Timing depends on final design and funding.
Thinking About Lively & Walden?
Whether you are buying your first home, moving up or getting ready to sell, Team KING knows Lively & Walden street by street. Call us at (705) 988-1022, find out what your home is worth with a free home evaluation, or send us a message and we will get back to you quickly.
Prefer to work in French? Shawn Boucher and Aleks McTaggart on our team are fully bilingual and offer complete service in English and French. Service en français disponible : agents immobiliers bilingues à Sudbury.