Bay Street Corridor, Toronto Rentals

This part of the city does not require driving because several other means of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Active house buyers will value the especially pedestrian-friendly character of Bay Street Corridor; meeting daily needs is very easy on foot, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bike is quite popular in Bay Street Corridor since the topography is flat, the cycling network is very good, and a bike share station is usually located close by. Bay Street Corridor benefits from a great public transit system as a consequence of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. In contrast, driving is a somewhat poor transportation option in this area. Nevertheless, it is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in Bay Street Corridor.

It is a very short walk to get to daycares and schools from most homes for sale in Bay Street Corridor. Families benefit from public and private secondary schools. With regards to food, it is usually an option for property owners in Bay Street Corridor to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, with 350-odd restaurants and cafes in Bay Street Corridor, there is almost always a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Bay Street Corridor. There are a very large number of things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are masses of people around most of the time, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. This area also features not much greenery; although, access to green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood, like Nathan Phillips Square and Queen's Park, is very easy since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Renters occupy roughly 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood and 30% are occupied by owners. The large proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this part of the city.