moving to Toronto with family
Jun 25th 2011, 9:52 pm
#31
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Re: moving to Toronto with family
Jun 26th 2011, 12:38 am
#32
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I would look north, we are in Uxbridge and are having a great time, admittedly we came from a tiny village in West Sussex so ANY shops within 10 miles is a bonus but the schools are very good, plenty of walking trails and 35 min drive to your hubbys work.
Jun 26th 2011, 2:37 pm
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Re: moving to Toronto with family
It depends what you are looking for really, but I would not discount some of the areas in East Toronto which make for a decent commute to Richmond Hill. We live in the Danforth region and my partner hops onto the Don Valley Parkway, then 404, and his morning/evening commute takes between 25-30 minutes.
I was surprised when I moved here that neighbourhoods such as Danforth, Leslieville, Beaches (all on the eastern side of Toronto, but still considered part of the city) all are in spitting distance of the city (Danforth probably better as it hugs the Bloor subway line), but have a nice community feel of their own. I don't drive here, as we only have one car, and I also don't work (legally can't as awaiting visas yawn) and I am so thankful that we live where we do. I have everything I need in walking distance on the Danforth (supermarkets, post office, banks, nice food shops, coffee, exercise places), but if I need to get into the city, it's 3 stops (possibly 4 I think to Yonge & Bloor) or there are streetcars too. I'm not sure if you are planning on being a 2 car family, if you are, then it's less of a consideration for you. Nothing against Richmond Hill, but I think if I had been based there, without a car I would have gone stir crazy by now.
I was surprised when I moved here that neighbourhoods such as Danforth, Leslieville, Beaches (all on the eastern side of Toronto, but still considered part of the city) all are in spitting distance of the city (Danforth probably better as it hugs the Bloor subway line), but have a nice community feel of their own. I don't drive here, as we only have one car, and I also don't work (legally can't as awaiting visas yawn) and I am so thankful that we live where we do. I have everything I need in walking distance on the Danforth (supermarkets, post office, banks, nice food shops, coffee, exercise places), but if I need to get into the city, it's 3 stops (possibly 4 I think to Yonge & Bloor) or there are streetcars too. I'm not sure if you are planning on being a 2 car family, if you are, then it's less of a consideration for you. Nothing against Richmond Hill, but I think if I had been based there, without a car I would have gone stir crazy by now.
Jun 26th 2011, 2:48 pm
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ha ha, well I'll look out for you! Where are you moving from? I hope you like Greek food!
Jun 26th 2011, 3:24 pm
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My daughter lives just off Danforth and whenever I visit I like to go to Zorba's for a meal. It's on the south side, just east of Pape. Not fancy but very good value. The lamb is always excellent.
Jun 27th 2011, 12:30 am
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I heard that Zorba's was worth a trip. I have a coupon for it, so must give it a go. At the moment I'm stuck on the new gelato place not far from Logan & Danforth. It's very good.
Jun 27th 2011, 1:06 am
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New Gelato place is lush. The Greek's not bad, but thankfully there are plenty of Sushi places to give a bit of variety.
Jun 27th 2011, 2:54 am
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Northside, closer to Broadview & Danforth. Loving the area. Like someone else said, it's got the best of both worlds, close enough to the city, but with a neighbourhood feel.
Jun 27th 2011, 6:06 pm
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Echo what you just said.
Jun 29th 2011, 2:53 am
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Nope, no kiddliwinks just yet. I'm enjoying the benefits of being a self-enforced housewife without the responsibilty of kids....yet!
Sep 19th 2011, 1:11 pm
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