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Textbook Towns / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Textbook Towns
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

Textbook Towns location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus can be found in the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

3351 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 1G9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

3351 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 1G9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

Your next step

Explore nearby

Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

Textbook Towns supplied project rendering
Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

One of the highlights of University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus is its wide selection of green spaces. To be more precise, most locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to green spaces, such as Ellesmere Greenspace and The Valley at UTSC, since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. At the same time, a lot of streets have quite bad tree coverage. This neighbourhood remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians, although those who are closer to Highway 401 may experience more noise.

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Getting around

University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus will appeal to property owners that value a variety of modes of transportation. With approximately 10 nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood has good transit service. On the other hand, traveling on foot is not very common in University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus, although many daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle. Bicycling is easy in University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus. Driving is usually the favoured approach to move around in this area. It is very easy to come across a parking spot, and most houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 401.

Everyday essentials

The closest supermarket in University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus is usually only a short trip away. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, in University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus, parents and their children will typically be able to reach daycares and schools by walking.

Local character

One of the highlights of University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus is its wide selection of green spaces. To be more precise, most locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to green spaces, such as Ellesmere Greenspace and The Valley at UTSC, since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. At the same time, a lot of streets have quite bad tree coverage. This neighbourhood remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians, although those who are closer to Highway 401 may experience more noise.

Surrounding homes

The large proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus is an important part of its character. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas renters occupy the remainder. Roughly 30% of properties in this area were built between 1990 and 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Textbook Towns
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

5.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-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

3.7/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.3/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.5/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

1.5/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

2.8/ 5

Some trees on the street, with some parks nearby

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

3.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.5/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.7/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.5/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Textbook Towns 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.

133 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
High school34 m

Rouge Valley Education Center

3351 Ellesmere Road

site based, all year round

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Elementary school749 m

Highland Creek Public School

1410 Military Trail

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school800 m

Morrish Public School

61 Canmore Blvd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school982 m

Nurture the Nature Forest School

337 390 Morningside Avenue

site based

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Elementary school1.0 km

Military Trail Public School

701 Military Trail

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Cardinal Leger Catholic School

600 Morrish Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.2 km

St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School

685 Military Trail

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.3 km

West Hill Collegiate Institute

350 Morningside Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

West Hill Public School

299 Morningside Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Meadowvale Public School

761 Meadowvale Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School

101 Dean Park Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

John G Diefenbaker Public School

70 Dean Park Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

St Florence Catholic School

101 Murison Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school3.2 km

Maplewood High School

120 Galloway Rd

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.4 km

St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy

40 Sewells Rd

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute

5400 Lawrence Ave E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.7 km

Woburn Collegiate Institute

2222 Ellesmere Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.8 km

Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute

150 Tapscott Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school4.0 km

Z3 Education Centre

1200 Markham M1H 3C3

online/site based, all year round

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High school4.2 km

Al-Madrasah Al-Inamiyyah Private School

3665 Lawrence Avenue East

site based

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

37 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

16 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus
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 Textbook Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$128,863

Residents in the study area

739

Owner households

83.3%

Commute on foot

2.0%

Population age

0 to 4
2.4%
5 to 9
3.1%
10 to 14
4.0%
15 to 19
5.2%
20 to 34
27.9%
35 to 49
13.5%
50 to 64
20.1%
65 to 79
17.7%
80 and over
6.2%

Housing type

Single detached
87.2%
Duplex
11.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.4%
Semi detached
0.0%
Row houses
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
18.9%
Multi person
13.1%
Single family
65.7%
Multi family
2.3%

Commute mode

Car
76.0%
Public transit
17.0%
Other
5.0%
Foot
2.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$128,863
Average individual income
$44,873

Total

Total individuals
739

Owners vs Renters

Owners
83.3%
Renters
16.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.5%
English and French
4.0%
Other
3.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.3%
High school
31.6%
Trade certificate
6.0%
College certificate
18.8%
University certificate
0.5%
Bachelor degree
23.0%
Post graduate degree
5.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
53.2%
Tamil
14.6%
Mandarin
8.1%
English and non-official language(s)
7.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.5%
Malayalam
3.2%
Hindi
2.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.0%
Italian
1.9%
Bengali
0.6%
Urdu
0.6%
Arabic
0.0%
Dari
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 Textbook Towns:
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 District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Textbook Towns 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

3351 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 1G9, 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: 43.7875383, -79.1845359. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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