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The Cedars / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

The Cedars
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

The Cedars location:
Toronto.

Scarborough Village is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

253 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 3C9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

253 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 3C9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Scarborough Village

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Scarborough Village. This part of the city features a good amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. There are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like Highland Creek Community Park and South Marine Park, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them very easy to access from most locations within Scarborough Village. This area is also fairly good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are generally calm.

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Getting around

Scarborough Village permits homeowners to get around by a variety of means of transportation. The public transit service in Scarborough Village is accessible as a result of 2 train stations (for example, Eglinton and Guildwood) with access to the Lakeshore East, and a few nearby bus lines. It is also convenient for pedestrians to get around in this part of the city; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle. It is convenient to travel by bike in Scarborough Village.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their kids will value that no matter where their house is situated in this area, primary schools and daycares are close by. However, high schools are not very plentiful and thus not always within a short distance. Concerning food, it is very easy to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in this part of the city. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. A good selection of clothing stores is also located within a rather short walking distance.

Local character

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Scarborough Village. This part of the city features a good amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. There are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like Highland Creek Community Park and South Marine Park, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them very easy to access from most locations within Scarborough Village. This area is also fairly good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are generally calm.

Surrounding homes

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most buildings in Scarborough Village, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. This part of the city also has a good variety of housing size options; houses range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. Roughly 40% of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Cedars
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

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-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

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

3.5/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.7/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

1.9/ 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

3.5/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.7/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 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

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.3/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.3/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

0.8/ 5

Many sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.7/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

The Cedars 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.

174 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school354 m

Scarborough Village Public School

15 Luella St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school401 m

Cedar Drive Junior Public School

21 Gatesview Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school774 m

St Boniface Catholic School

20 Markanna Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school795 m

Cedarbrook Public School

56 Nelson St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school914 m

Mason Road Junior Public School

78 Mason Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Nicholas Catholic School

33 Amarillo Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute

550 Markham Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

George P MacKie Junior Public School

60 Heathfield Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Cornell Junior Public School

61 Holmfirth Terr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Al-Qasim Academy

3482 Lawrence Ave East

online/site based

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High school1.5 km

Al-Madrasah Al-Inamiyyah Private School

3665 Lawrence Avenue East

site based

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Elementary school1.5 km

Mariyah Islamic School

3665 Lawrence Ave. East Ave

site based

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High school1.8 km

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute

145 Guildwood Pkwy

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Ésc Père-Philippe-Lamarche

2850 Eglinton E Avenue

9-12 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school2.2 km

Native Learning Centre East

145 Guildwood Parkway

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Maplewood High School

120 Galloway Rd

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

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High school2.5 km

Future Hope Academy

3000 Lawrence Ave E.

site based, all year round

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High school2.7 km

Simra Academy Private School

2929 Lawrence Avenue East

site based, all year round

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High school3.1 km

R H King Academy

3800 St Clair Ave E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.2 km

David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute

125 Brockley Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

50 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Scarborough Village
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 The Cedars. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$90,097

Residents in the study area

3,750

Owner households

38.5%

Commute on foot

3.8%

Population age

0 to 4
6.4%
5 to 9
7.2%
10 to 14
7.8%
15 to 19
7.4%
20 to 34
21.3%
35 to 49
19.7%
50 to 64
18.1%
65 to 79
9.0%
80 and over
3.0%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
75.4%
Single detached
13.2%
Duplex
4.6%
Row houses
3.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
3.0%
Semi detached
0.6%

Household composition

Single person
22.9%
Multi person
7.0%
Single family
69.0%
Multi family
1.2%

Commute mode

Car
59.8%
Public transit
34.5%
Foot
3.8%
Other
2.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$90,097
Average individual income
$36,995

Total

Total individuals
3,750

Owners vs Renters

Renters
61.5%
Owners
38.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.2%
English and French
5.9%
Other
3.4%
French only
0.5%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
21.6%
High school
31.3%
Trade certificate
3.8%
College certificate
18.7%
University certificate
1.8%
Bachelor degree
15.5%
Post graduate degree
7.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2

Mother tongue

English
50.6%
English and non-official language(s)
10.3%
Tamil
8.6%
Urdu
8.5%
Bengali
6.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
4.4%
Dari
3.7%
Malayalam
2.4%
Spanish
1.4%
Arabic
1.4%
Gujarati
1.1%
Albanian
0.6%
Italian
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
French
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 The Cedars:
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

The Cedars 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

253 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 3C9, 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: 43.74722999999999, -79.22017. 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.