Westlane, Niagara Falls Rentals

Cars are a great transportation option in Westlane. Nearby highways, such as Highway 420, are quite easy to reach from anywhere in Westlane, and it is especially convenient to come across a parking spot. However, the public transit system in this part of Niagara Falls is not very practical. Nonetheless, homeowners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. The bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this part of the city since the bicycling infrastructure is rather limited. Nonetheless, it is an even ride to most locations, and a few bicycling-friendly sectors exist. It is also at times challenging for people walking to move around in Westlane as few daily needs can be met without having to resort to a car.

Some home buyers in Westlane may have the option to do grocery shopping on foot, while others will have to rely on another means of transportation. There are also a limited number of choices for those who value close by restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, in Westlane, parents and their children will generally be able to access daycares and schools on foot.

Westlane is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Public green spaces, such as MacBain Community Centre Park and Warren Woods Trail Lands, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to discover, making it easy to reach them. This part of the city is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder areas, especially around one of the railway lines, Highway 420 or Queen Elizabeth Way.

In Westlane, roughly 70% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Niagara Falls is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented.