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The Rays / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

The Rays
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 Rays location:
Toronto.

Leslieville is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

395 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3E3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

395 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3E3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Leslieville

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Leslieville has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do is easy in this area. Even though there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Leslieville is quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially around Don Valley Parkway, F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this neighbourhood; there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to check out, including Greenwood Park and Withrow Park, and they are especially well-situated, making them very easy to reach. Moreover, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

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Getting around

This neighbourhood will draw property owners that use a variety of methods of transportation. Leslieville is very transit friendly. For instance, homeowners can count on various rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). There are approximately 20 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. Getting around as a pedestrian is also especially convenient for house buyers in Leslieville; most daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are rather close by. Active property owners will appreciate the cycling-friendly nature of Leslieville. In particular, bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away.

Everyday essentials

Both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short distance from any home in Leslieville. Gerrard Street is among the best streets for food stores. Moreover, owing to over 150 restaurants and around 20 cafes, Leslieville is a great place in which to eat out. It is also a short distance to a very good variety of clothing stores, for instance along Queen Street. When it comes to education, families will find that no matter where their home is located in Leslieville, schools and daycares are close by.

Local character

Leslieville has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do is easy in this area. Even though there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Leslieville is quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially around Don Valley Parkway, F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this neighbourhood; there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to check out, including Greenwood Park and Withrow Park, and they are especially well-situated, making them very easy to reach. Moreover, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

Surrounding homes

In Leslieville, about one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and renters occupy the remainder. A majority of the housing growth in this area occurred pre-1960.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Rays
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

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.2/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.5/ 5

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

3.7/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.8/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.5/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

3.1/ 5

Few 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

The Rays 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.

206 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
High school173 m

Riverdale Collegiate Institute

1094 Gerrard St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school365 m

Leslieville Junior Public School

254 Leslie St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school378 m

Ééc du Bon-Berger

343 Jones Avenue

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school472 m

Blake Street Junior Public School

21 Boultbee Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school487 m

East Alternative School of Toronto

21 Boultbee Ave

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school538 m

St Joseph Catholic School

176 Leslie St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school704 m

Pape Avenue Junior Public School

220 Langley Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school843 m

Equinox Holistic Alternative School

151 Hiawatha Road

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school843 m

Roden Public School

151 Hiawatha Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school863 m

Kew Park Montessori Day School

79 Hiawatha Rd

site based

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Elementary school872 m

Earl Grey Senior Public School

100 Strathcona Ave

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school892 m

Caring and Safe School 4

540 Jones Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school975 m

St Patrick Catholic Secondary School

49 Felstead Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school995 m

Subway Academy I

16 Phin Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school995 m

Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho

16 Phin Avenue

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Greenwood Secondary School

800 Greenwood Avenue

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

School of Life Experience

1 Hanson Street

9-12 · alternative · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

École Secondaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin

24 Mountjoy Avenue

9-12 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.3 km

Monarch Park Collegiate Institute

1 Hanson St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Eastdale Collegiate Institute

701 Gerrard St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

37 places
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Dining nearby

59 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Leslieville
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 Rays. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$154,498

Residents in the study area

4,508

Owner households

59.6%

Commute on foot

10.5%

Population age

0 to 4
5.4%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
5.4%
15 to 19
4.2%
20 to 34
20.4%
35 to 49
25.7%
50 to 64
19.7%
65 to 79
10.3%
80 and over
2.9%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
31.4%
Semi detached
24.5%
Single detached
14.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
13.2%
Row houses
8.7%
Duplex
7.8%

Household composition

Single person
32.2%
Multi person
6.2%
Single family
60.9%
Multi family
0.7%

Commute mode

Car
49.9%
Public transit
24.7%
Foot
10.5%
Bicycle
7.7%
Other
7.3%
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Income

Average household income
$154,498
Average individual income
$64,864

Total

Total individuals
4,508

Owners vs Renters

Owners
59.6%
Renters
40.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
79.2%
English and French
13.1%
Other
7.6%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
19.1%
High school
22.7%
Trade certificate
2.5%
College certificate
14.6%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
27.3%
Post graduate degree
11.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
72.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
11.0%
Mandarin
4.8%
English and non-official language(s)
3.4%
French
2.2%
Spanish
1.6%
Vietnamese
1.3%
English and French
0.8%
Greek
0.6%
Urdu
0.5%
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese)
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Min Dong
0.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
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 Rays:
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 ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

The Rays 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

395 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3E3, 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: 43.6705785, -79.33305709999999. 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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