The area is diverse with ethnic groups and a wide array of local and international cuisines. Needless to say, the community got its name from having a large population of Greek immigrants and has earned the sobriquet “Greektown” due to all the Greek shops, bars, restaurants and boutiques that line the streets.
Not to mention, the neighbourhood hosts the exciting Taste of Danforth street festival in August– Canada’s largest street festival that attracts millions of visitors during its weekend-long run. Aside from Greek cuisine, residents also can choose from Italian, Ethopian and Indian cuisines just to name a few.
Running errands in this area is extremely convenient, in fact, this condo site scores an excellent 91 out of 100 on the walk score. There are countless independent and big store grocers, as well as an LCBO, Winerack, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama and countless banks all within walking distance.
The neighbourhood is also very family-oriented with numerous schools, parks and recreation facilities nearby. Residents have access to many churches, and catholic, public and specialty schools including Gledhill Junior Public School, Secord Public School, Kimberley Junior Public School, St. Brigid Catholic School, and Monarch Collegiate Institute. Although the site sits relatively close to the downtown core it is abundant in family-friendly greenspaces that everyone can enjoy. Nearby parks include Stephenson Park, Stanley G. Grizzle Park and Gledhill Park.
The Danforth community is well served by public transit. The numerous public transportation options in the neighbourhood include five subway stations, which are Greenwood, Coxwell, Woodbine, Main, and Victoria Park Stations. Residents of the condo can find Main Street station and the GO Train stations – Danforth and Main in walking distance. These public transit options work together to make travelling around the GTA seamless. From this condominium building, commuters can get downtown in as little as 30 minutes. For motorists, there is also easy access to Downtown Toronto via Danforth road that turns into Bloor Street, the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard.
These condos make for a great investment opportunity for home buyers and investors due to its convenient and comfortable location. Here you have access to everything you need, and for that reason this Danforth community continues growing into a highly coveted neighbourhood.