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Wilson West / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Wilson West
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

Wilson West location:
Toronto.

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

1184 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON M3M 1H3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

1184 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON M3M 1H3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downsview

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

Wilson West 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.

Downsview offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This neighbourhood is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to the airport (Downsview Airport), Highway 401, Highway 400 or the railway line. Lastly, there is a good amount of greenery in this area as the majority of streets have good tree coverage. It is very easy to get to public green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

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Getting around

Downsview will please home buyers that value a diversity of modes of transportation. The public transit system in this part of the city is reasonably good. There are plenty of rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University). There is the Downsview Park with access to the Barrie. The neighbourhood is linked by around 30 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also well-suited for those who prefer to get around on foot; many daily needs are convenient to meet without a vehicle. The bike is a good method of transportation in Downsview.

Everyday essentials

House buyers in Downsview will welcome that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short distance away. Additionally, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Home buyers benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. Regarding education, families will welcome the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from vast majority homes for sale in this part of Toronto.

Local character

Downsview offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This neighbourhood is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to the airport (Downsview Airport), Highway 401, Highway 400 or the railway line. Lastly, there is a good amount of greenery in this area as the majority of streets have good tree coverage. It is very easy to get to public green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

In Downsview, about 30% of buildings are large apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. Around one third of properties in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Wilson West
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

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 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

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.0/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

2.1/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

2.7/ 5

Some trees on the street, with some parks nearby

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.2/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

4.8/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.1/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Wilson West 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.

164 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school351 m

St Raphael Catholic School

3 Gade Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school353 m

Pierre Laporte Middle School

1270 Wilson Ave

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school702 m

Downsview Public School

2829 Keele St

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school724 m

St Conrad Catholic School

5 Exbury Road

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school792 m

Highview Public School

22 Highview Ave

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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High school818 m

Downsview Secondary School

7 Hawksdale Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school883 m

Madonna Catholic Secondary School

20 Dubray Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school979 m

St Fidelis Catholic School

9 Bannerman St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Blaydon Public School

25 Blaydon Ave

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Tumpane Public School

48 Tumpane St

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Maple Leaf Public School

301 Culford Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

École Élémentaire Mathieu-Da-Costa

116 Cornelius Parkway

JK-6 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.9 km

Alpha II Alternative School

35 Calico Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Chaminade College School

490 Queen's Dr

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Suon Academy

5 Queenslea Avenue

site based, all year round

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High school2.3 km

Yorkdale Secondary School

38 Orfus Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.6 km

Suon Academy Queenslea

5 Queenslea Avenue

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.7 km

Blyth Academy Downsview Park

75 Carl Hall Road

site based, all year round

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High school3.0 km

Dante Alighieri Academy

2 St. Andrews Blvd.

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school3.0 km

Weston Collegiate Institute

100 Pine St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

43 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downsview
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 Wilson West. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$103,000

Residents in the study area

2,165

Owner households

45.0%

Commute on foot

2.9%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
4.6%
10 to 14
5.0%
15 to 19
5.0%
20 to 34
21.2%
35 to 49
20.0%
50 to 64
21.8%
65 to 79
10.8%
80 and over
6.5%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
43.8%
Single detached
26.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
17.6%
Semi detached
7.6%
Duplex
3.1%
Row houses
1.6%

Household composition

Single person
32.8%
Multi person
5.3%
Single family
60.7%
Multi family
1.3%

Commute mode

Car
65.2%
Public transit
29.5%
Foot
2.9%
Other
2.4%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$103,000
Average individual income
$43,023

Total

Total individuals
2,165

Owners vs Renters

Renters
55.0%
Owners
45.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.5%
Other
5.3%
English and French
3.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
23.2%
High school
31.2%
Trade certificate
6.3%
College certificate
17.9%
University certificate
2.1%
Bachelor degree
16.9%
Post graduate degree
2.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
48.7%
Italian
12.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
9.6%
Spanish
9.2%
English and non-official language(s)
8.5%
Portuguese
3.6%
Vietnamese
3.1%
Turkish
2.0%
Ilocano
1.6%
Hungarian
0.5%
Tigrigna
0.4%
Multiple non-official languages
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Somali
0.1%
Greek
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 Wilson West:
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 Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Wilson West 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

1184 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON M3M 1H3, 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: 43.7257483, -79.48781. 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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