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Auguston Town Development Inc, the company responsible for developing Auguston, is a privately owned Canadian company dedicated to creating exceptional communities that emphasize quality, sustainability, and connection. With a focus on thoughtful planning and design, the company has developed Auguston as a place where families can thrive in harmony with nature.

Founder Of Auguston

A Vision Passed Down Through Generations

The late Au Bak Ling, as seen standing in front of McKee Road, was the founder and developer of the Auguston Community. Mr. Au was a man full of entrepreneurial flair, steely determination, and fighting spirit. He adopted a puritan lifestyle, so he was able to devote himself to self-study. Despite having only 3.5 years of formal education, he was able to acquire a good command of English, both spoken and written. He also trained himself to master classical Chinese so he could compose Chinese couplets with ease. With these language skills, he was able to transform his life and his destiny. His business interests spanned globally dealing mainly in educational publishing, manufacturing, hospitality services, property investment, and land development, notably involved in building the Auguston Community. The philosophy that led to his legendary success could be aptly described by his fighting spirit and his motto:

“Virtue • Wisdom • Courage • Persistence;
Diligence • Prudence • Humility • Sincerity”


Today, the wholly-owned Ling Kee Group he founded comprises over 30 companies operating in Hong Kong SAR, China, Canada, U.K.

Apart from being highly successful in business, Mr. Au was active in social welfare work and served as a Director of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, the largest Hong Kong benevolent organization. For eleven years he had acted as President of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, helping it to grow into the largest voluntary agency for young people in the world. He also actively engaged in a number of philanthropic activities and his Au Bak Ling Charity Trust gives bags of rice to poor families every month (600,000 catties or 300 tons a year), while also awarding scholarships annually to university students who are training to become teachers in Hong Kong SAR and China and who are leaders in their respective fields at the University of Fraser Valley and University of Guelph in Canada.

In 2023, the Au family, on behalf of Mr. Au, donated C$2 million to the Scarborough Health Network in Toronto, Canada to support their development of the Hemodialysis Unit of the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre.

The Au family plans to follow through with Mr. Au’s vision to continue to grow the Auguston community and sets standards of what a beautiful master-planned development should be!

Au Bak Ling
1928 – 2019

A Legacy Of Trust And Excellence

At Auguston Town Development Inc., we believe that lasting success is built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and commitment to excellence. With every project, we aim to foster strong relationships with our residents, partners, and the communities we serve. Our legacy is defined by the care we take in planning, constructing, and nurturing vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods where families can grow, thrive, and create lasting memories.

About The Land

Auguston is thoughtfully developed on land rich with natural beauty and history and has been designed to preserve the area’s unique landscape – integrating protected forests, wilderness streams, and open spaces into the community’s fabric. The land’s natural features have been carefully preserved and enhanced, creating a harmonious blend of modern living and the tranquil surroundings that make Auguston a truly special place to call home. The careful planning ensures that the beauty and ecological integrity of the land remain for generations to come.