Corktown, Toronto Rentals

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is very straightforward to get around in Corktown. This part of the city is home to an excellent public transit system owing to a few nearby bus lines. Corktown is also an extremely pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; all daily errands can be run without having to use a car, and numerous businesses are very close by. A good number of people in the area use their bike as bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away, the bicycling network is very well-developed, and there are not many hills to challenge cyclists.

It is very often feasible for home buyers in Corktown to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, there are about 20 restaurants and a few cafes to experience in this part of Toronto. Home buyers can find countless nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, it is a very short walk to reach daycares and schools from most homes for sale in Corktown.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Corktown. It is very easy to find energetic areas in this neighbourhood. There are often crowds of people around, there is a good selection of entertainment venues, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Queen Street in particular offers a great variety of bars. The greenery in this area is not especially prominent; to be more precise, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for a lot of streets is below average. However, public green spaces are very well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit, resulting in them being very easy to reach from numerous locations in the neighbourhood.

The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Corktown is an important part of its character. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Renters occupy about 60% of the properties in Corktown whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. The homes in this part of the city are very new, because about three quarters of its buildings were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960.