Lively is the hub of the Walden area, about 16 km west of downtown Sudbury according to the City’s Move to Sudbury guide. Walden also takes in Naughton, Whitefish and Little Creighton, plus rural properties in Beaver Lake and Worthington.

It’s a family place. The City reports that 53% of Lively families have children, and buyers come here to ski, hike, fish and skate close to home.

What Homes in Lively and Walden Are Like

• Mostly single-family. The City reports that 78% of Lively’s housing is single detached.
• Established streets of bungalows and split-levels, plus newer family homes and vacant lots in newer areas.
• Larger lots and rural acreage in the Walden villages, with some properties on or near the water.
• Big garages and shops are common on rural properties.

What to Expect When You Buy in Lively

• Well and septic are common outside Lively proper. Ask whether the home is on municipal water and sewer or a private well and septic. If it’s rural, make your offer conditional on a water test and septic inspection. We’ll help you sort out what to ask for.
• Buying a vacant lot? Ask about services, zoning and building costs before you commit, and talk to the City about permits.
• West-side commute. Lively suits people who work on the west side of Greater Sudbury, with Highway 17 and the South End a short drive east.
• Schools. Lively District Secondary (Grades 7 to 12), Walden Public, R.H. Murray Public, St. James Catholic and École Saint-Paul. School boundaries change. Confirm the school for the exact address with the board before you firm up.

Lively Buying Tips

Decide early whether you want in-town Lively or a rural Walden property. They’re different searches with different paperwork, and it narrows the listings fast.

For waterfront near the Vermilion River or Simon Lake, read our waterfront buying guide before you look.

Everyday Life

Lively has a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacies, a medical clinic, daycare, restaurants and a Citizen Service Centre and library, and GOVA Transit serves the area. There’s a downhill ski hill, cross-country, snowshoe and fat-bike trails, a golf course, the T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena and the Anderson Farm Museum. Centennial Park Beach on the Vermilion River in Whitefish is close by. The City is also planning a new recreation space at Anderson Farm, with timing depending on design and funding.

Full details on schools, parks and services: Living in Lively and Walden.

Buying tools: Sudbury buyer’s guide, home buying cost checklist, mortgage calculator and buyer representation checklist.

Buying in Lively: FAQ

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