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Donway West / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Donway West
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Donway West location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Don Mills can be found in the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

230 The Donway W, North York, ON M3B 2V8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

230 The Donway W, North York, ON M3B 2V8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Don Mills

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Don Mills is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. Don Mills is fairly good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be tranquil, although that is not the case near the railway line, Highway 401 or Don Valley Parkway. On the other hand, there is a large amount of greenery in this part of the city; there are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, such as Edwards Gardens and Sunnybrook Park, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to access them. Furthermore, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

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Getting around

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is fairly easy to get around in this part of the city. The fairly good public transit network makes transit a viable option for many. For instance, there is Leslie Station - Westbound Platform and Leslie Station - Eastbound Platform on the Line 4 (Sheppard). Homeowners can depend on the Oriole on the Richmond Hill. There are about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also reasonably well-suited for people who prefer to get around as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the use of a car. This part of Toronto is cycling-friendly.

Everyday essentials

In this area, families will almost always be able to reach daycares and schools by walking. With respect to eating, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a short distance from anywhere in Don Mills. Furthermore, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example on Clock Tower Road. Home buyers have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

Don Mills is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. Don Mills is fairly good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be tranquil, although that is not the case near the railway line, Highway 401 or Don Valley Parkway. On the other hand, there is a large amount of greenery in this part of the city; there are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, such as Edwards Gardens and Sunnybrook Park, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to access them. Furthermore, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Surrounding homes

Over half of the housing stock of Don Mills consists of large apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, because around 45% of its buildings were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This part of the city has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood and 40% are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Donway West
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

5.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

5.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

3.7/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.7/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.6/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.2/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

4.1/ 5

Lots of street trees and nearby parks

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.9/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.4/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.9/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

3.2/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.8/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Donway West nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

154 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school234 m

Norman Ingram Public School

50 Duncairn Rd

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school594 m

Don Mills Middle School

17 The Donway E

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school665 m

Don Mills Collegiate Institute

15 The Donway E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school716 m

Seneca Hill Private School

33 Overland Dr

site based

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Elementary school742 m

Clearview School of Arts and Culture

1300 Don Mills Rd

site based

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High school / Elementary school754 m

Metro International Secondary Academy

2 Simonston BLVD

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school884 m

Greenland Public School

15 Greenland Rd

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school922 m

St Bonaventure Catholic School

1340 Leslie St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school / Elementary school976 m

We International Academy

33 Mallard Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school / Elementary school976 m

Westfield English Language School

33 Mallard Rd

site based

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High school1.1 km

La Citadelle International Academy

36 Scarsdale Rd

site based

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High school1.1 km

Willowwood School

55 Scarsdale Road

site based, all year round

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High school1.3 km

Ace Acumen Heights

1440 Don Mills Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.4 km

Alathena International Academy

1446 Don Mills Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.4 km

Imperial St. Auristarien Academy

1446 Don Mills Rd

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

34 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Don Mills
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Donway West. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$150,568

Residents in the study area

2,123

Owner households

70.8%

Commute on foot

5.3%

Population age

0 to 4
2.9%
5 to 9
3.0%
10 to 14
3.5%
15 to 19
3.6%
20 to 34
11.3%
35 to 49
13.6%
50 to 64
21.9%
65 to 79
22.5%
80 and over
17.7%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
68.4%
Single detached
19.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
7.3%
Row houses
2.6%
Semi detached
2.2%
Duplex
0.1%

Household composition

Single person
49.8%
Multi person
2.5%
Single family
47.6%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
72.1%
Public transit
16.7%
Other
5.3%
Foot
5.3%
Bicycle
0.6%
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Income

Average household income
$150,568
Average individual income
$74,683

Total

Total individuals
2,123

Owners vs Renters

Owners
70.8%
Renters
29.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.6%
English and French
9.8%
Other
2.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.1%
High school
27.8%
Trade certificate
3.1%
College certificate
17.9%
University certificate
1.7%
Bachelor degree
29.8%
Post graduate degree
10.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
71.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
5.4%
Mandarin
5.2%
English and non-official language(s)
4.7%
Greek
2.5%
Romanian
2.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.2%
Serbian
1.9%
French
1.7%
Arabic
1.7%
Iranian Persian
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Tamil
0.0%
Bulgarian
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Donway West:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Toronto District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Donway West address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

230 The Donway W, North York, ON M3B 2V8, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.73885749999999, -79.3474135. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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