Vanier Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Vanier is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Oshawa with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Vanier are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite tranquil, although there are still several louder sections, especially around the railway line or Highway 401. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex and Cordova Valley Park, and they are very well-distributed, making it easy to get to them.

Transportation

Property owners who want to reside in a compact community will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Vanier; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are rather close by. The bicycle is a reasonably good mode of transportation in this part of Oshawa. The preferred method of transportation in Vanier is usually driving. Most homes for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Vanier is not particularly frequent. Nevertheless, there is the Durham College Oshawa with access to the Lakeshore East. The neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.

Housing

In Vanier, around 30% of dwellings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place in the 1960s and 1970s. This part of the city has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between owners and renters.

Services

The nearest supermarket in this neighbourhood is usually only a short distance away. Likewise, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. Property owners have access to numerous clothing stores within a short distance. With regards to education, daycares and primary schools are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Vanier. On the other hand, families may find it challenging for their kids to access high schools by walking.