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Spirits Residences / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Spirits 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

Spirits Residences location:
Toronto.

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

169 The Donway W, North York, ON M3C 4G6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

169 The Donway W, North York, ON M3C 4G6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Banbury-Don Mills

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Banbury-Don Mills offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This neighbourhood features much greenery as the tree canopy coverage for most streets is very good. The majority of locations within the neighbourhood have fairly good access to public green spaces, such as Moatfield Farm Park and Edwards Gardens, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out. This part of the city is reasonably quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - however noise can be problematic near one of the railway lines or Don Valley Parkway.

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Getting around

This part of Toronto will draw homeowners that appreciate a diversity of modes of transportation. Banbury-Don Mills is transit friendly. More specifically, the neighbourhood is connected by about 20 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Banbury-Don Mills will also appeal to house buyers who value being in a walkable area because it is walking-friendly; many daily needs can be carried out without a car. Banbury-Don Mills is fairly suited for cycling.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their children will find that wherever their property is situated in this neighbourhood, schools and daycares are nearby. In terms of eating, property owners in Banbury-Don Mills will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. In addition, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance along Clock Tower Road. Residents can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

Banbury-Don Mills offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This neighbourhood features much greenery as the tree canopy coverage for most streets is very good. The majority of locations within the neighbourhood have fairly good access to public green spaces, such as Moatfield Farm Park and Edwards Gardens, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out. This part of the city is reasonably quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - however noise can be problematic near one of the railway lines or Don Valley Parkway.

Surrounding homes

In Banbury-Don Mills, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This area also has a good choice of unit sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the properties in Banbury-Don Mills and the rest are rented. About 30% of properties in this part of the city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Spirits 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

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

3.8/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.3/ 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

1.6/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.7/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Spirits 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.

158 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school258 m

Seneca Hill Private School

33 Overland Dr

site based

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High school566 m

Don Mills Collegiate Institute

15 The Donway E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school578 m

Don Mills Middle School

17 The Donway E

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school672 m

Norman Ingram Public School

50 Duncairn Rd

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school688 m

Greenland Public School

15 Greenland Rd

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school708 m

St Bonaventure Catholic School

1340 Leslie St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Clearview School of Arts and Culture

1300 Don Mills Rd

site based

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High school / Elementary school1.2 km

Metro International Secondary Academy

2 Simonston BLVD

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.2 km

One Direction Academy

220 Lesmill Road

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.3 km

Rippleton Public School

21 Rippleton Rd

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school1.4 km

We International Academy

33 Mallard Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.4 km

Westfield English Language School

33 Mallard Rd

site based

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High school1.5 km

La Citadelle International Academy

36 Scarsdale Rd

site based

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High school1.6 km

Willowwood School

55 Scarsdale Road

site based, all year round

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High school1.8 km

Ace Acumen Heights

1440 Don Mills Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.9 km

Alathena International Academy

1446 Don Mills Road

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

36 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Banbury-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 Spirits Residences. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$144,846

Residents in the study area

1,351

Owner households

65.9%

Commute on foot

4.0%

Population age

0 to 4
3.0%
5 to 9
3.3%
10 to 14
4.1%
15 to 19
4.4%
20 to 34
14.0%
35 to 49
16.3%
50 to 64
22.3%
65 to 79
18.8%
80 and over
13.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
54.6%
Single detached
20.9%
Apartment 1-4 floors
12.3%
Row houses
7.4%
Semi detached
4.7%
Duplex
0.1%

Household composition

Single person
45.0%
Multi person
2.9%
Single family
51.8%
Multi family
0.2%

Commute mode

Car
74.2%
Public transit
15.3%
Other
5.8%
Foot
4.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$144,846
Average individual income
$69,567

Total

Total individuals
1,351

Owners vs Renters

Owners
65.9%
Renters
34.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.2%
English and French
10.1%
Other
2.7%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.6%
High school
25.7%
Trade certificate
2.7%
College certificate
18.1%
University certificate
2.9%
Bachelor degree
30.7%
Post graduate degree
11.3%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
66.2%
Mandarin
5.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
5.2%
English and non-official language(s)
5.1%
Serbian
3.8%
Romanian
2.8%
Iranian Persian
2.5%
Greek
2.4%
Korean
1.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.5%
Spanish
1.4%
Arabic
0.7%
French
0.7%
Albanian
0.3%
Tamil
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 Spirits 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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Spirits 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

169 The Donway W, North York, ON M3C 4G6, 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: 43.73470349999999, -79.34717169999999. 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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