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Garden Square / Neighbourhood guide

Whitby · A CLOSER LOOK

Garden Square
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

Garden Square location:
Whitby.

Downtown Whitby is a neighbourhood within Whitby, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area.

599 Mary St E, Whitby, ON L1N 2R2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Whitby

599 Mary St E, Whitby, ON L1N 2R2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downtown Whitby

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Downtown Whitby is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this part of Whitby is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

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Getting around

Downtown Whitby will attract people who appreciate walkability since it is reasonably walking-friendly; many daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle. In contrast, moving around by bicycle is at times challenging in this area because the topography is not especially flat, and this part of Whitby has fairly poor cycling infrastructure. Travelling by public transit is sometimes difficult in this area. Nevertheless, there is the Whitby on the Lakeshore East. The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. In contrast, the car is usually the best method to navigate this area. Nearby highways, such as Highway 401, are moderately easy to drive to from anywhere in Downtown Whitby, and parking is generally easy.

Everyday essentials

The nearest supermarket in Downtown Whitby is generally only a reasonably short walk away. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance along Dundas Street. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores on foot. With regards to education, parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in this part of the town, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

Downtown Whitby is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this part of Whitby is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

Surrounding homes

In Downtown Whitby, around 40% of buildings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This area also has a good variety of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. About 40% of homes in this part of Whitby were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Garden Square
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Whitby: 2.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Whitby: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.3/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Whitby: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

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

Whitby: 3.4 / 5

Wellness

1.3/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Whitby: 1.4 / 5

Restaurants

3.5/ 5

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

Whitby: 2.9 / 5

Walking

3.5/ 5

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

Whitby: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Whitby: 2.3 / 5

Driving

3.8/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Whitby: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

1.5/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Whitby: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

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

Whitby: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Whitby: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

3.5/ 5

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

Whitby: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

2.9/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Whitby: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

4.8/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Whitby: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Garden Square 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.

153 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school364 m

Julie Payette

300 Garden Street

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school / High school579 m

Trafalgar Castle School

401 Reynolds St

site based

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Elementary school712 m

C E Broughton Public School

80 Crawforth St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school922 m

Ééc Jean-Paul II

1001 Hutchison avenue

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school951 m

Hatch House Montessori

301 Byron Street South

site based

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High school960 m

Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute

400 Anderson St

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Theresa Catholic School

173 Crawforth St

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Pringle Creek Public School

80 Ribblesdale Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Earl a Fairman Public School

620 Walnut St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Henry Street High School

600 Henry St

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Sir William Stephenson Public School

1125 Athol Street

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

St John the Evangelist Catholic School

1103 Giffard St

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school2.8 km

Donald a Wilson Secondary School

681 Rossland Rd. W

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.8 km

All Saints Catholic Secondary School Secondary School

3001 Country Lane

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school3.1 km

Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School

1020 Dryden Blvd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school3.3 km

Maple World Academy

209 Lichen Crescent

online/site based, all year round

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High school3.3 km

Morningstar Online School

209 Lichen Cres

online/site based, all year round

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High school3.6 km

Cambridge International Academy

1-300 Water Street

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

43 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

30 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downtown Whitby
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 Garden Square. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$108,968

Residents in the study area

1,452

Owner households

46.1%

Commute on foot

2.7%

Population age

0 to 4
5.5%
5 to 9
4.7%
10 to 14
4.8%
15 to 19
5.2%
20 to 34
19.5%
35 to 49
19.3%
50 to 64
21.6%
65 to 79
14.9%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Single detached
30.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
28.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
17.8%
Row houses
15.7%
Semi detached
5.6%
Duplex
2.5%

Household composition

Single person
39.0%
Multi person
4.6%
Single family
55.9%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
87.8%
Public transit
7.3%
Foot
2.7%
Other
2.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$108,968
Average individual income
$49,088

Total

Total individuals
1,452

Owners vs Renters

Renters
53.9%
Owners
46.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.7%
English and French
6.8%
Other
0.4%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.8%
High school
33.1%
Trade certificate
7.3%
College certificate
25.8%
University certificate
0.9%
Bachelor degree
14.1%
Post graduate degree
5.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
89.0%
English and non-official language(s)
2.9%
French
2.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.0%
Spanish
1.0%
Tamil
0.8%
English and French
0.8%
Urdu
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.5%
Bengali
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
German
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%
Dari
0.1%
Portuguese
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 Garden Square:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Garden Square 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

599 Mary St E, Whitby, ON L1N 2R2, 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 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: 43.8834322, -78.9343078. 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.