Life In Downsview

A thoughtfully developed neighbourhood with a rich military history, Downsview is a relaxed suburban enclave located in North York, Toronto. 

Bound by Highway 401 to the south, Downsview stretches as far north as Sheppard Avenue West. While the western boundary is roughly defined by smaller residential streets and parkland a short distance from Keele Street, Downsview’s eastern edge is marked by the Downsview Airport. 

What’s Life Like in Downsview?

As one of Toronto’s largest neighbourhoods by size and population, Downsview is rich with amenities, top schools, and great green spaces, including Downsview Park, which is Canada’s first and only National Urban Park. Thanks to the neighbourhood’s dynamic location, residents enjoy a high-convenience lifestyle, rarely needing to travel far when running errands or taking part in activities. 

Who Lives in Downsview?

As a neighbourhood that offers something for everyone, Downsviews’s demographics are fairly encompassing. While most homeowners in the community area are families, you’ll find young professionals and retirees here as well. 

What Are Downsview’s Top Schools?

Downsview features a number of great public and private schools including:

• Downsview Elementary School
• Blaydon Public School
• St. Raphael Catholic School
• Madonna Catholic Secondary School
• Downsview Secondary School
• Blyth Academy (Downsview Park)

Downsview Real Estate

Real estate in Downsview primarily consists of detached and semi-detached homes running from bungalows and split-level homes to multi-storey properties. 

In addition to a wide stock of family-oriented housing, there remains a healthy selection of smaller properties, such as townhomes and purpose-built rental apartments. Some modern condominiums have also arrived in the neighbourhood over the past decade, further diversifying Downsview’s real estate profile. 

Commuting From Downsview

There are several bus routes serving Downsview, including a few express routes with priority connections to TTC subway stations along both Line 1 and Line 2. Further, two Line 1 subway stations are found within Downsview (Wilson, Sheppard West), offering regular service to downtown Toronto in roughly 40 minutes. 

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