Harbourfront, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is very simple to travel in Harbourfront. This neighbourhood is very convenient for those who travel by foot; all day-to-day errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and a very large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is reasonably popular in Harbourfront because the terrain is mostly flat, there is generally a bike-share station nearby, and the bicycling network is very extensive. This area features an excellent public transit system owing to approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Harbourfront is also a fairly convenient part of Toronto for driving. The city block layout is quite well suited for getting around by car, and nearby highways, such as Dan Leckie Way, are very easy to reach from any location in Harbourfront.

It is very often possible for property owners in Harbourfront to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, owing to over 50 restaurants and around 10 cafes, this neighbourhood is a great area in which to go out to eat, for example along Harbour Square. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are straightforward to reach on foot from most homes for sale in Harbourfront.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Harbourfront. It is very easy to find bustling areas in this part of Toronto. There are very often crowds of people around, many entertainment venues can be found nearby, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. Queens Quay is among the most active streets in this area. The greenery in this area is not very prominent; however, there are approximately 30 public green spaces close by for residents to check out and they are especially well-spread out, which results in them being very easy to access from most locations within this neighbourhood.

The overwhelming majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Harbourfront, and the remainder are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. This part of Toronto experienced its most significant building boom following the year 2000, so most of the available homes are from this time period.