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Leaside Centre / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Leaside Centre
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

Leaside Centre location:
Toronto.

Situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Thorncliffe Park is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario.

815 Eglinton Ave E, East York, ON M4G 2L2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

815 Eglinton Ave E, East York, ON M4G 2L2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Thorncliffe Park

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Thorncliffe Park is a great part of Toronto for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite lively around its main streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. However, greenery is quite present in this part of the city as the tree canopy coverage for many streets is reasonably good. Access to green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood, including Lower Don Parklands and Flemingdon Park, is very easy since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to discover.

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Getting around

Thorncliffe Park allows property owners to get around by different modes of transportation. Thorncliffe Park will attract people who value residing in a community that's walkable since it is reasonably suitable for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and numerous businesses are rather close by. The bike is a good method of transportation in this neighbourhood. Residents can count on public transit to travel in this area thanks to around 10 nearby bus lines. The preferred mode of transportation in Thorncliffe Park is very often a car. It is convenient to access a parking spot, and many houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway.

Everyday essentials

It is very convenient to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Thorncliffe Park. Additionally, there are over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops to benefit from in Thorncliffe Park. It is also a short walk to a very good choice of clothing stores. When it comes to education, parents and their kids will value that wherever their house is located in Thorncliffe Park, schools and daycares are close by.

Local character

Thorncliffe Park is a great part of Toronto for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite lively around its main streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. However, greenery is quite present in this part of the city as the tree canopy coverage for many streets is reasonably good. Access to green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood, including Lower Don Parklands and Flemingdon Park, is very easy since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Surrounding homes

Renters occupy about 85% of the units in Thorncliffe Park and 15% are occupied by owners. In this part of the city, almost all dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of the city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Leaside Centre
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

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.0/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.8/ 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

2.5/ 5

Some trees on the street, with some parks nearby

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 5

Wide 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

3.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.2/ 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

Leaside Centre 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.

171 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school420 m

Maria Montessori School Inc.

125 Brentcliffe Road

site based

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Elementary school440 m

Maria Montessori Elementary School

125 Brentcliffe Rd.

site based

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Elementary school511 m

Northlea Elementary and Middle School

305 Rumsey Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school621 m

Leaside High School

200 Hanna Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school681 m

Children's Garden Junior School

670 Eglinton Ave E

site based

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Elementary school838 m

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School

211 Bessborough Dr

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

St Anselm Catholic School

182 Bessorough Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Maurice Cody Junior Public School

364 Belsize Dr

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Rolph Road Elementary School

31 Rolph Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Park Lane Public School

60 Park Lane Cir

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

The Autism Centre of Toronto

2180 Bayview Ave

site based

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High school2.2 km

Northern Secondary School

851 Mount Pleasant Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Greenwood College School

443 Mount Pleasant Rd

site based

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High school2.3 km

One Direction Academy

220 Lesmill Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.4 km

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

135 Overlea Blvd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.4 km

Willowdale High School

160 Eglinton Avenue East

online/site based

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High school2.5 km

Umc High School

150 Eglinton Avenue East

online/site based

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Transit nearby

35 places
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Dining nearby

44 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

42 places
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Shopping2.2 km

Jay's Eternal Style-Threading Culture Into Fashion

53 Thorncliffe Park Dr

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Thorncliffe Park
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 Leaside Centre. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$270,904

Residents in the study area

1,650

Owner households

67.8%

Commute on foot

11.3%

Population age

0 to 4
4.6%
5 to 9
5.7%
10 to 14
7.1%
15 to 19
7.0%
20 to 34
15.9%
35 to 49
20.7%
50 to 64
22.6%
65 to 79
11.3%
80 and over
5.0%

Housing type

Single detached
45.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
21.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
18.2%
Semi detached
14.3%
Row houses
0.4%
Duplex
0.4%

Household composition

Single person
29.3%
Multi person
2.3%
Single family
68.3%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
68.5%
Public transit
13.6%
Foot
11.3%
Other
4.2%
Bicycle
2.4%
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Income

Average household income
$270,904
Average individual income
$111,316

Total

Total individuals
1,650

Owners vs Renters

Owners
67.8%
Renters
32.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
83.6%
English and French
15.4%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.6%
High school
17.7%
Trade certificate
1.9%
College certificate
12.8%
University certificate
3.6%
Bachelor degree
38.0%
Post graduate degree
16.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
81.7%
English and non-official language(s)
3.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.6%
Mandarin
2.2%
Spanish
2.0%
Greek
1.4%
French
1.4%
Iranian Persian
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.1%
Russian
0.9%
Portuguese
0.9%
Arabic
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Italian
0.1%

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 Leaside Centre:
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

Leaside Centre 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

815 Eglinton Ave E, East York, ON M4G 2L2, 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: 43.7133229, -79.36428769999999. 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.