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Moving to East York, ON

Living in East York, ON

East York is a historic township in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. Located within a 10-minute drive of downtown Toronto, residents enjoy a small-town atmosphere with easy proximity to the amenities of the city centre. It features a diverse, affordable mix of housing, with architectural styles ranging from high-rise apartment buildings to mid-century detached homes and bungalows, as well as some of the most exclusive, upscale neighbourhoods in the city. The abundance of parks provides a wealth of outdoor activities to appeal to those who enjoy an active lifestyle, with a special nod to tennis and golf aficionados. The community is a town in transition, with young families mingling with older, established residents in regular community festivals and events, and exclusive enclaves just minutes away from more eclectic, urban neighbourhoods. East York's cost of living is 8% higher than the national average, but housing costs are considerably lower than Toronto's average.

What Are the Best Neighbourhoods in East York? 

East York has 8 recognized neighbourhoods spread out over 8.2 square miles. Here are some of the best neighbourhoods in the city:

• Leaside. This upscale neighbourhood features stately homes on generous size lots, a wealth of parklands and greenspace, and excellent schools, making it especially popular with upper middle-income families..
• Woodbine Park. This affluent neighbourhood built on a former golf course features meandering streets, gently rolling hills, and a mix of mid-century Tudor-style homes and bungalows, all with easy access to Toronto's downtown core.
• Crescent Town. This unique, self-contained community features raised walkways connecting high-rise apartment and condo buildings and a very diverse, multicultural population, with easy access to downtown via public transit.
• Todmorden Village. Tree-lined streets, brick family homes, and stunning scenery contribute to the rustic, small-town atmosphere of this neighbourhood located along the Don River.
• Old East York. The downtown district of East York features affordable homes and a vibrant mix of restaurants, retail, and boutique shops catering to the diverse population.

Regardless of which neighbourhood you decide to move to, SmartStop Self Storage offers storage units in East York within 16 kilometres of Leaside, Woodbine Park, Crescent Town, Todmorden Village, and Old East York to suit all your storage needs, including climate-controlled storage units to protect your belongings throughout the year.

What Are Iconic Things to Do in East York? 

There’s something for everyone to explore in East York, whether you’re a visitor or resident. Here are four things to do any time of the year:

• Ontario Science Centre. This futuristic science museum packs hundreds of exhibits and interactive activities into six floors of technological wonderment.  
• Dentonia Park Golf Course. On Saturday and Sunday family evening plays, kids golf free with an accompanying adult.
• Dieppe Park Sports Complex. The three-hectare park features an outdoor ice arena in the winter, as well as a lit baseball diamond, soccer pitch, children's playground, and splash pad for year-round family fun.
• Queen Street East. Eat your way through some of the best, trendiest restaurants in Toronto, featuring everything from designer grilled cheese at the Prohibition Gastrohouse to the best barbecue in the city at Leslieville Pumps.