The Sustainable Development Co.
Welcome to the lifestyle you have always dreamed of.
The Sustainable Development Co. creates sustainable and affordable communities based around healthy, organic lifestyles which incorporate organic gardens and orchards in balance with natural biodiverse ecosystems to create communities unlike any you have previously experienced.
Why Bancroft?
Bancroft “the organic capital of Ontario” is located equidistant between Toronto and Ottawa.
The beautiful rolling hills and rugged terrain has kept Bancroft and the surrounding areas from being commercially farmed. Organic soils, no pesticide drift and the ability to maintain our open pollinated heirloom veggies and fruits without potential cross contamination set the stage for our unique organic communities . Bancroft is the mineral capital of Canada and as such holds a mineral diversity within its soils that allows us to grow fully mineralized healthy organic food. The water that flows down from Algonquin Park is pristine, pure and filtered by nature
Bancroft is a natural environment and we plan to keep it that way.
York River Orchards
Located in Bancroft, Ontario, this boutique community of 20 home sites, is located on 45 acres of beautiful biodiverse land that borders on the York River. Each lot ranges in size from 1-2 acres and will be bursting with wildlife and bounty from your organic gardens and orchards. With over 50 million wildflower, wild medicinals and wild edibles being sewn into the landscape it creates a backdrop of biodiversity that creates a balance of flora and fauna unlike anything you may have experienced. The 2 acre community lot allows all home owners access to a sandy swim hole in the beautiful York river. Each home and garden is a custom combination that fits your lifestyle and budget
Planning approved July 2025.
Shawashkong Orchards
Located in Bancroft, Ontario, this community is located on 450 acres of beautiful biodiverse land that borders on the York River. We will be offering approximately 400 homes sites, an Algonquin owned and managed hotel, restaurants, food hub, General store, on site hospice care all woven into a biodiverse organic community built for the enjoyment of life.
With endless hiking trails, canoe paddling, wild foraging and quiet picnic spots located around the entire property this is a once in lifetime opportunity to join an organic community based around bringing more joy and time back into your life
Planning expected to be granted in 2026.