Living In Sunnylea

Located in the west end of Toronto, Sunnylea has become popular among young families seeking to live within walking distance of the TTC subway line and amenities of the city lifestyle while also enjoying the benefits of two car drives, parks, excellent public schools and generally larger property frontage and backyard space.

Mimico Creek, which snakes through the centre of the neighbourhood, helps create the country feel. Mature trees, quaint bungalows (although larger two story homes are becoming more prominent) fill the community that combines with a very walkable landscape. The exclusion of sidewalks throughout many of the streets create the appeal that has made this one of Toronto’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

There are walking trails along the river as well as biking and walking trails that can take you to the old mill or south to the lakeshore Humber Bay bridge, and all the way downtown. The uniqueness and general feel of this neighbourhood has been vigorously protected by The Thompson Orchard Community Association which has played a role in getting the city to pass zoning by-laws designed to protect the residential charm & beauty of this neighbourhood.

The Kingsway Village which is shared between Sunnylea & South Kingsway on Bloor Street offers coffee bars, pubs and other retailers within walking distance from anywhere in Sunnylea.

Nestled roughly 15 minutes by car to Toronto’s downtown core, there is also quick access to the Gardiner expressway to get residents east and west of the city by car. The TTC Bus lines run regularly from Kipling-Islington-Royal York, and north and south on Prince Edward Drive, providing access to the Bloor-Danforth Subway line.

Walk Score 80: Most errands can be done on foot.
Transit Score 81: Excellent Transit.
Bike Score 67: Very Bikeable.

Schools In Sunnylea

• Park Lawn
• Sunnylea
• Norseman
• Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
• Sainte-Marguerite·d’Youville
• Etobicoke School of the Arts

Real Estate In Sunnylea

Homes found in Sunnylea are generally bungalow, split-level, storey-and-a-half, and two-storey houses that were built mostly in the 1940s and 1950s. Most of these homes are detached and most include at least a 30-foot frontage and a private drive. Over the past few years many of these homes have been updated or rebuilt into 2 storey homes to match a more modern lifestyle but there are still many original style homes in the neighbourhood.