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K2 Residences / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

K2 Residences
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

K2 Residences location:
Toronto.

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

1552 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1N 1R9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

1552 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1N 1R9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Birch Cliff

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Birch Cliff is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Birch Cliff is quiet, as the streets are reasonably calm, although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to the railway line. On the other hand, greenery is present in this part of the city; there are about 30 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, like Birchmount Park and Scarborough Heights Park, and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to get to. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are present. Finally, even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by.

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Getting around

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is simple to move around in Birch Cliff. With a few nearby bus lines, Birch Cliff is moderately transit friendly. Most houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also convenient for those who prefer to get around by walking; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle. This part of the city is cycling-friendly.

Everyday essentials

It is convenient to get to the nearest supermarket without a car in Birch Cliff. In addition, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With respect to education, parents and their kids will value that wherever their property is situated in Birch Cliff, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

Birch Cliff is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Birch Cliff is quiet, as the streets are reasonably calm, although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to the railway line. On the other hand, greenery is present in this part of the city; there are about 30 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, like Birchmount Park and Scarborough Heights Park, and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to get to. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are present. Finally, even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by.

Surrounding homes

In Birch Cliff, roughly 55% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this area occurred pre-1960. This part of Toronto offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

K2 Residences
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

3.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

3.9/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.6/ 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

3.0/ 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

3.0/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.9/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.7/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

3.8/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.6/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.1/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some 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

K2 Residences 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.

140 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school282 m

Birch Cliff Public School

1650 Kingston Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school739 m

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

101 Birchmount Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school904 m

Toronto Islamic Academy

3334 Danforth Ave.

site based

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High school1.1 km

Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute

3663 Danforth Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Taylor Creek Public School

644 Warden Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

St Dunstan Catholic School

14 Pharmacy Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Blantyre Public School

290 Blantyre Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Samuel Hearne Public School

21 Newport Ave

5-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Birch Cliff Heights Public School

120 Highview Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Courcelette Public School

100 Fallingbrook Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Toronto Maple Leaf Academy Inc.

3092 Ave Danforth Ave

online/site based

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High school1.7 km

Neil McNeil High School

127 Victoria Park Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Malvern Collegiate Institute

55 Malvern Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Notre Dame Catholic High School

12 Malvern Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.4 km

Community Life Christian School

140 Dawes Road

site based

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High school2.5 km

Iqra Academy

2704 Danforth Ave

site based, all year round

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High school3.2 km

Satec @ W a Porter Collegiate Institute

40 Fairfax Cres

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.6 km

St John Henry Newman Catholic High School

100 Brimley Rd

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school3.9 km

Mentor's Academy

115 Lebovic Avenue

site based, all year round

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High school4.0 km

A+ Academy of Advancement

69 Lebovic Ave

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

38 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

21 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Birch Cliff
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 K2 Residences. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$158,505

Residents in the study area

1,994

Owner households

69.8%

Commute on foot

2.4%

Population age

0 to 4
4.5%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
5.0%
15 to 19
4.5%
20 to 34
16.0%
35 to 49
21.7%
50 to 64
23.9%
65 to 79
14.3%
80 and over
4.1%

Housing type

Single detached
56.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
28.0%
Duplex
7.3%
Semi detached
3.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
2.5%
Row houses
1.7%

Household composition

Single person
32.1%
Multi person
4.6%
Single family
62.7%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
73.2%
Public transit
15.7%
Other
6.7%
Foot
2.4%
Bicycle
2.0%
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Income

Average household income
$158,505
Average individual income
$67,772

Total

Total individuals
1,994

Owners vs Renters

Owners
69.8%
Renters
30.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.2%
English and French
10.1%
Other
0.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.8%
High school
25.9%
Trade certificate
3.0%
College certificate
19.6%
University certificate
2.8%
Bachelor degree
27.6%
Post graduate degree
8.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
87.3%
English and non-official language(s)
2.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.1%
French
1.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.5%
Spanish
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Bengali
0.7%
German
0.6%
Slovak
0.6%
Polish
0.5%
Urdu
0.3%
Mandarin
0.1%
Portuguese
0.1%
English and French
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.0%
Russian
0.0%
Greek
0.0%
Hindi
0.0%
Iranian Persian
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 K2 Residences:
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

K2 Residences 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

1552 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1N 1R9, 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: 43.6901023, -79.2679471. 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.