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VuPoint - Tower A / Neighbourhood guide

Pickering · A CLOSER LOOK

VuPoint - Tower A
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

VuPoint - Tower A location:
Pickering.

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

1776 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON L1V, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Pickering

1776 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON L1V, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Town Centre

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Town Centre is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Pickering, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this area is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line or Highway 401. Access to public green spaces in the neighbourhood, like David Farr Park and Brock Ridge Community Park, is very difficult since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are around 20 parks nearby for residents to explore.

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Getting around

Town Centre enables property owners to travel using various modes of transportation. This area benefits from a reasonably good transit network as a result of Pickering with access to the Lakeshore East, and about 10 nearby bus lines. This part of the city will also attract people who want to live in an area that's walkable as it is reasonably suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is convenient without a car, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Even though biking is more feasible in some sectors than others, biking is at times difficult in this area because there are a good number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and there are a limited number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

It is very often an option for house buyers in this part of Pickering to do their grocery shopping by foot. Furthermore, there are a fair number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short stroll to a reasonable choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, primary schools and daycares are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from any location in this neighbourhood. On the other hand, this part of the city does not have any high schools.

Local character

Town Centre is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Pickering, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this area is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line or Highway 401. Access to public green spaces in the neighbourhood, like David Farr Park and Brock Ridge Community Park, is very difficult since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are around 20 parks nearby for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

In Town Centre, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters. The homes in this part of Pickering are relatively new, since about 30% of its dwellings were constructed in the 1990s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

VuPoint - Tower A
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

0.8/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Pickering: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

2.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Pickering: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

3.6/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Pickering: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Pickering: 3.3 / 5

Restaurants

3.9/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.9 / 5

Walking

1.7/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

0.0/ 5

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Pickering: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Pickering: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

3.5/ 5

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

Pickering: 1.8 / 5

Cafés

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Pickering: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

0.0/ 5

Many sources of noise nearby

Pickering: 4.6 / 5

Parks

0.0/ 5

Minimal park space nearby

Pickering: 0.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

VuPoint - Tower A 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.

159 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school965 m

Bayview Heights Public School

1400 Garvolin Ave

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Glengrove Public School

1934 Glengrove Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Vaughan Willard Public School

1911 Dixie Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Biidaasige Mandamin Public School

777 Balaton Ave

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

William Dunbar Public School

1030 Glenanna Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

St Isaac Jogues Catholic School

1166 Finch Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Maple Ridge Public School

2010 Bushmill St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Pine Ridge Secondary School

2155 Liverpool Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Crawford Adventist Academy (East Campus)

1765 Meadowview Ave Ave

site based

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Elementary school2.3 km

Frenchman's Bay Public School

920 Oklahoma Dr

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.4 km

Father Fenelon Catholic School

795 Eyer Drive

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Dunbarton High School

655 Sheppard Ave

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.7 km

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

1918 Whites Rd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school3.2 km

École Secondaire Ronald-Marion

2235 Brock chemin

9-12 · advanced placement, environmental, french, sports, stem · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school3.9 km

Pickering High School

180 Church St N

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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High school4.5 km

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School

458 Fairall Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

42 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Town Centre
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 VuPoint - Tower A. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$119,580

Residents in the study area

1,042

Owner households

62.1%

Commute on foot

4.0%

Population age

0 to 4
5.5%
5 to 9
5.4%
10 to 14
4.9%
15 to 19
5.1%
20 to 34
21.0%
35 to 49
21.4%
50 to 64
19.3%
65 to 79
13.7%
80 and over
3.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
41.2%
Single detached
24.1%
Row houses
15.4%
Semi detached
10.5%
Duplex
4.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
4.3%

Household composition

Single person
29.4%
Multi person
4.2%
Single family
65.9%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
80.4%
Public transit
9.8%
Other
5.8%
Foot
4.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$119,580
Average individual income
$51,359

Total

Total individuals
1,042

Owners vs Renters

Owners
62.1%
Renters
37.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.5%
English and French
7.5%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
11.3%
High school
34.0%
Trade certificate
6.5%
College certificate
23.2%
University certificate
1.8%
Bachelor degree
18.6%
Post graduate degree
4.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
85.3%
English and non-official language(s)
3.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.1%
Spanish
2.0%
Urdu
1.7%
French
1.7%
Arabic
0.8%
Tamil
0.8%
Hindi
0.4%
German
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Dari
0.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
English and French
0.2%
Portuguese
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 VuPoint - Tower A:
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

VuPoint - Tower A 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

1776 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON L1V, 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: 43.8320544, -79.0890209. 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.