Harbourfront Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Harbourfront. There are numerous things to do in this part of the city to visit. A great variety of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are usually a very large number of people around, and with its over 50 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Queens Quay is among the most dynamic streets in this part of Toronto. There is not much greenery in this area; although, it is very easy to get to public green spaces from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is very straightforward to travel in this part of the city. Walking is very practical for residents in this neighbourhood; most daily needs can be carried out without needing to resort to a car, and there are also innumerable businesses in proximity. Physically active people will also welcome the fairly bicycling-friendly nature of this part of the city. More precisely, this part of the city is home to very good cycling infrastructure, a bike share station can usually be found nearby, and most of the terrain is reasonably flat. Harbourfront is especially transit friendly due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and around 30 nearby bus lines. Harbourfront is also rather car friendly. Most of the street network is appropriate for driving, and the majority of properties for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Don Valley Parkway.

Housing

The substantial percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Harbourfront is an important part of its character. However this part of Toronto is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 60% of the properties in Harbourfront while owners occupy the remainder. A majority of the housing growth in this part of the city has occurred after the year 2000.

Services

House buyers in Harbourfront will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Moreover, with over 450 restaurants and over 100 cafes, Harbourfront is an excellent place in which to eat out, for instance along Harbour Square. It is also a very short distance to a great variety of clothing stores. When it comes to education, in Harbourfront, families will usually be able to access daycares and schools without a car.