 The development was named "Bridlewood" in honor of Hatch's covered racetrack on the farm.McClinkock's company was awarded the Ontario Urban Development Institute Award for the finest development of the year for Bridlewood Phase I in 1964 and Phase II in 1966.Famous residents of Bridlewood include Mike Myers, whose "Wayne's World" character was inspired by growing up in the area, Eric McCormack ("Will & Grace"), and David Furnish, who all attended Bridlewood Public School.