The city of Bowmanville celebrated its one hundredth and fiftieth birthday this year. On top of this celebration the downtown area has undergone a recent transformation where interlocking sidewalks and historical street lamps were added. Bowmanville residents are very proud of their community. Located fifteen kilometres from Oshawa and just over an hours drive from Toronto, Bowmanville is close enough to the city life for many but still maintains the small town charm feel others want. The Bowmanville Real Estate market has seen a small increase in detached home sales over the last year. However most areas surrounding Toronto are finding the real estate market cooling as individuals worry about the economy. Other types of housing available in Bowmanville includes condominium town homes, land for sale, new construction homes, renovated older homes and semi detached family dwellings.