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Wellesley Parliament Square / Neighbourhood guide

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Wellesley Parliament Square
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Wellesley Parliament Square location:
Toronto.

Located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, North St.James Town is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario.

240 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4X 1G5, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

240 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4X 1G5, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

North St.James Town

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, North St.James Town is a fairly good option. This part of the city has a large number of areas to check out. There are crowds of people around most of the time, there is a good selection of entertainment venues, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in North St.James Town are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Greenery is quite present in this part of Toronto as there are numerous tree-lined streets. Getting to public green spaces, such as Rosedale Ravine Lands, is very easy from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out.

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Getting around

North St.James Town is a great part of Toronto when it comes to getting around without driving. The public transit system in this neighbourhood is excellent. More precisely, rapid transit stations, including Sherbourne Station - Westbound Platform and Sherbourne Station - Eastbound Platform with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), are ordinarily nearby from the greater part of homes in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close. Walking is also very practical for property owners in North St.James Town; running daily errands is especially convenient on foot, and a variety of businesses are especially nearby. North St.James Town is a very pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. More precisely, the bicycling network is reasonably extensive, and a bike share station can always be found close by.

Everyday essentials

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short walk from most properties for sale in North St.James Town. In addition, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in this neighbourhood, where approximately 20 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found. When it comes to education, schools and daycares are especially convenient to walk to from most houses for sale in this part of the city.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, North St.James Town is a fairly good option. This part of the city has a large number of areas to check out. There are crowds of people around most of the time, there is a good selection of entertainment venues, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in North St.James Town are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Greenery is quite present in this part of Toronto as there are numerous tree-lined streets. Getting to public green spaces, such as Rosedale Ravine Lands, is very easy from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out.

Surrounding homes

Around 45% of homes in North St.James Town were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Renters occupy around 90% of the properties in North St.James Town while owners occupy the remainder. Notably, this neighbourhood is good for those looking for one bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Wellesley Parliament Square
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

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-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

4.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.6/ 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

3.6/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

4.3/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.4/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

3.8/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere all day and into the evening

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

3.3/ 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

Wellesley Parliament Square 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.

209 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school196 m

Rose Avenue Junior Public School

675 Ontario St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school219 m

Winchester Junior and Senior Public School

15 Prospect St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school322 m

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

444 Sherbourne St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school414 m

Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus)

146 Isabella St

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school566 m

Jarvis Collegiate Institute

495 Jarvis St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school610 m

St Martin Catholic School (St. Martin)

55 Salisbury Avenue

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

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High school / Elementary school685 m

Canada's National Ballet

400 Jarvis Street

site based

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Elementary school779 m

Church Street Junior Public School

83 Alexander St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school779 m

Native Learning Centre

83 Alexander St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school782 m

Abelard Centre for Education, the

557 Church Street

site based

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High school806 m

Rosedale Heights School of the Arts

711 Bloor St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school833 m

Sprucecourt Junior Public School

70 Spruce St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school837 m

Collège Français Élémentaire

100 Carlton rue

7-8 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school837 m

Collège Français Secondaire

100 Carlton rue

9-12 · french, international baccalaureate, international education · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Elementary school947 m

Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School

350 Parliament St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.0 km

Ilac International High School

120 Bloor Street East

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

45 places
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Dining nearby

57 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

North St.James Town
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 Wellesley Parliament Square. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$108,791

Residents in the study area

13,529

Owner households

16.5%

Commute on foot

19.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.3%
5 to 9
4.4%
10 to 14
3.4%
15 to 19
3.8%
20 to 34
28.1%
35 to 49
22.9%
50 to 64
20.5%
65 to 79
10.2%
80 and over
2.5%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
85.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
8.4%
Row houses
2.7%
Semi detached
1.6%
Duplex
0.8%
Single detached
0.8%

Household composition

Single person
47.5%
Multi person
11.1%
Single family
41.0%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Public transit
43.7%
Car
27.3%
Foot
19.1%
Bicycle
5.8%
Other
4.1%
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Income

Average household income
$108,791
Average individual income
$50,044

Total

Total individuals
13,529

Owners vs Renters

Renters
83.5%
Owners
16.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.0%
English and French
9.2%
Other
2.6%
French only
0.3%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.9%
High school
24.5%
Trade certificate
3.7%
College certificate
15.8%
University certificate
3.0%
Bachelor degree
28.2%
Post graduate degree
12.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
58.7%
English and non-official language(s)
10.4%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
9.2%
Tamil
4.4%
Spanish
4.0%
French
2.6%
Arabic
2.5%
Hindi
2.4%
Amharic
2.3%
Nepali
2.2%
Mandarin
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Iranian Persian
0.1%
Russian
0.1%
Ilocano
0.1%
Bengali
0.0%
Vietnamese
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 Wellesley Parliament Square:
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 ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Wellesley Parliament Square 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

240 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4X 1G5, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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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: 43.6684622, -79.3719732. 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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