Moving to Toronto
Sep 28th 2019, 10:08 am
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Moving to Toronto
Hi everyone, first post, My work have asked me to do a secondment to our offices in Toronto for 2 years, which I have agreed to and will be moving with my other half and recently 2 year old daughter in January (will likely be going out for a week or two first in November). I was hoping to get some recommendations of areas/neighbourhoods to look at living in, which would be central enough that we wouldn’t be too far from being able to really experience the culture and make the most of our time there, but also suitable to for our young daughter. I’ve heard the entertainment district is quite loud so perhaps not ideal for going with a young child. My office is located very close to union station. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Sep 28th 2019, 11:32 am
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Re: Moving to Toronto
I like the Beach and bicycled from there to near Union, taking the tram in winter. We originally moved out there from downtown so as to have room for a trampoline though the trampoline took up the entire back garden.
High Park and Leaside are the areas usually offered as alternatives. Cabbagetown would also work depending on your tolerance for things urban.
High Park and Leaside are the areas usually offered as alternatives. Cabbagetown would also work depending on your tolerance for things urban.
Sep 28th 2019, 1:26 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
My son and daughter in law used to live in Runnymede. Has a lovely vibe to it... slightly further out of town but it has a village feel to it
Sep 30th 2019, 3:12 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
What about Queen's Quay? more of a family feel, close to work and lots going on on the harbour front.
Sep 30th 2019, 3:23 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Hi everyone, first post, My work have asked me to do a secondment to our offices in Toronto for 2 years, which I have agreed to and will be moving with my other half and recently 2 year old daughter in January (will likely be going out for a week or two first in November). I was hoping to get some recommendations of areas/neighbourhoods to look at living in, which would be central enough that we wouldn’t be too far from being able to really experience the culture and make the most of our time there, but also suitable to for our young daughter. I’ve heard the entertainment district is quite loud so perhaps not ideal for going with a young child. My office is located very close to union station. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Sep 30th 2019, 4:19 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Will the company be paying for it, or will you? What type of housing are you hoping for.. a townhouse / a detached house / an apartment / a condo - do you need outside space and do either of you drive or will you be relying on public transit? If you drive and hope to have a car, will the company be paying the costs? Is your daughter of an age to attend kindergarten/school or is she young enough that she will want playgrounds?
Oct 1st 2019, 5:59 am
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Re: Moving to Toronto
For parks and playgrounds
https://www.savvymom.ca/article/the-...ds-in-toronto/
https://helpwevegotkids.com/toronto-...-special-trip/
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pr...nds/index.html and https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/ma...ter=PLAYGROUND
Licenced Daycare: https://www.toronto.ca/community-peo...ed-child-care/ (it's not cheap).
Regarding a vehicle, if you are going to be living in Toronto I wouldn't worry about having a vehicle full time, just rent one when you want to get out of town or have somewhere you need to be - insurance is horrendously expensive and parking difficult to find and often not included in rent.
https://www.savvymom.ca/article/the-...ds-in-toronto/
https://helpwevegotkids.com/toronto-...-special-trip/
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pr...nds/index.html and https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/ma...ter=PLAYGROUND
Licenced Daycare: https://www.toronto.ca/community-peo...ed-child-care/ (it's not cheap).
Regarding a vehicle, if you are going to be living in Toronto I wouldn't worry about having a vehicle full time, just rent one when you want to get out of town or have somewhere you need to be - insurance is horrendously expensive and parking difficult to find and often not included in rent.
Last edited by Siouxie; Oct 1st 2019 at 6:08 am.
Oct 1st 2019, 9:25 am
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Re: Moving to Toronto
For parks and playgrounds
https://www.savvymom.ca/article/the-...ds-in-toronto/
https://helpwevegotkids.com/toronto-...-special-trip/
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pr...nds/index.html and https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/ma...ter=PLAYGROUND
Licenced Daycare: https://www.toronto.ca/community-peo...ed-child-care/ (it's not cheap).
Regarding a vehicle, if you are going to be living in Toronto I wouldn't worry about having a vehicle full time, just rent one when you want to get out of town or have somewhere you need to be - insurance is horrendously expensive and parking difficult to find and often not included in rent.
https://www.savvymom.ca/article/the-...ds-in-toronto/
https://helpwevegotkids.com/toronto-...-special-trip/
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pr...nds/index.html and https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/ma...ter=PLAYGROUND
Licenced Daycare: https://www.toronto.ca/community-peo...ed-child-care/ (it's not cheap).
Regarding a vehicle, if you are going to be living in Toronto I wouldn't worry about having a vehicle full time, just rent one when you want to get out of town or have somewhere you need to be - insurance is horrendously expensive and parking difficult to find and often not included in rent.
Oct 1st 2019, 11:57 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
This might be useful: Toronto Neighbourhood Map and GTA Map
Apart from the previous suggestions, also consider the Yonge/Eglinton and Yonge/Lawrence areas which are on the subway line to Union Station.
Apart from the previous suggestions, also consider the Yonge/Eglinton and Yonge/Lawrence areas which are on the subway line to Union Station.
Oct 4th 2019, 8:10 pm
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Re: Moving to Toronto
I like the Beach and bicycled from there to near Union, taking the tram in winter. We originally moved out there from downtown so as to have room for a trampoline though the trampoline took up the entire back garden.
High Park and Leaside are the areas usually offered as alternatives. Cabbagetown would also work depending on your tolerance for things urban.
High Park and Leaside are the areas usually offered as alternatives. Cabbagetown would also work depending on your tolerance for things urban.
It's not easy to find anything decent below $ 1800 per month these days. Just to be warned. $ 2500 are more realistic for something nice.
