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Forêt - The Peony / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Forêt - The Peony
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

Forêt - The Peony location:
Toronto.

Forest Hill South is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

490 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M5P 0A2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

490 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M5P 0A2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Forest Hill South

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Forest Hill South is a fairly good option. Forest Hill South is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, the greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent; public green spaces, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its main streets can still be quite lively, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

Forest Hill South allows home buyers to get around using several modes of transportation. The transit in this part of the city is very good due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in places that are also very convenient for people who like to get around by foot; all day-to-day needs can be met without a car, and various businesses are rather close at hand. Forest Hill South will draw active people because it is fairly suitable for cycling. More specifically, a bike share station can generally be found in close proximity.

Everyday essentials

It is a very short trip to access daycares and schools from any location in Forest Hill South. Concerning eating, it is very often an option for home buyers in this area to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, thanks to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in Forest Hill South, there is almost always a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a very short stroll to an excellent variety of clothing stores.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Forest Hill South is a fairly good option. Forest Hill South is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, the greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent; public green spaces, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its main streets can still be quite lively, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

In Forest Hill South, roughly half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy around 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood and the rest are occupied by owners. Around 40% of homes in this part of Toronto were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Forêt - The Peony
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

4.8/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.8/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.3/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

3.6/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.9/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

3.0/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere all day and into the evening

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.0/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Forêt - The Peony 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.

206 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school / High school168 m

St Michael's College School

1515 Bathurst St

site based, all year round

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Elementary school312 m

Holy Rosary Catholic School

308 Tweedsmuir Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school519 m

Hillcrest Community School

44 Hilton Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school706 m

Forest Hill Tutoring

423 Spadina Road

site based, all year round

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Elementary school / High school932 m

Bishop Strachan School, the

298 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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Elementary school / High school935 m

Arrowsmith School

245 St Clair Ave W

online/site based

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Elementary school978 m

Humewood Community School

15 Cherrywood Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St Alphonsus Catholic School

60 Atlas Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Brown Junior Public School

454 Avenue Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Upper Canada College

200 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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High school1.6 km

Oakwood Collegiate Institute

991 St Clair Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

41 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Forest Hill South
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 Forêt - The Peony. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$189,901

Residents in the study area

5,953

Owner households

26.8%

Commute on foot

11.8%

Population age

0 to 4
3.0%
5 to 9
2.6%
10 to 14
2.9%
15 to 19
2.9%
20 to 34
24.9%
35 to 49
18.6%
50 to 64
16.3%
65 to 79
19.8%
80 and over
9.1%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
69.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
20.8%
Single detached
6.2%
Semi detached
1.5%
Duplex
1.4%
Row houses
1.0%

Household composition

Single person
51.1%
Multi person
5.6%
Single family
43.2%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
40.8%
Public transit
37.9%
Foot
11.8%
Other
6.8%
Bicycle
2.7%
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Income

Average household income
$189,901
Average individual income
$90,629

Total

Total individuals
5,953

Owners vs Renters

Renters
73.2%
Owners
26.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
83.7%
English and French
15.4%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
5.8%
High school
19.8%
Trade certificate
1.7%
College certificate
14.6%
University certificate
4.8%
Bachelor degree
34.9%
Post graduate degree
18.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
78.5%
English and non-official language(s)
4.0%
Spanish
3.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.9%
French
2.4%
Portuguese
2.1%
Mandarin
1.7%
Russian
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Hungarian
1.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
German
0.1%
Hebrew
0.0%
Polish
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 Forêt - The Peony:
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 Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Forêt - The Peony 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

490 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M5P 0A2, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 43.68362, -79.41712. 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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