Queensway Village
Over the last few years, our team of west Toronto real estate professionals have kept a close eye on the rapidly-expanding neighbourhood of the Queensway Village and have grown increasingly excited about the area’s growth and development.
As big believers in the area, we know the community inside and out and feel passionate about spreading the word on everything this fantastic community has to offer.
The Area
Located in southeast Etobicoke, the Queensway Village conveniently borders the westernmost boundaries of downtown Toronto, offering its residents a fantastic mix of the fast-paced downtown Toronto lifestyle with the more relaxed, laid-back southern Etobicoke outlook.
Bordered by the highly-desirable residential neighbourhood of Sunnylea to its north, the lush Humber River to the east, the winding Mimico Creek to the west, and the shores of Lake Ontario to the south, the Queensway Village is surrounded by beauty from all sides.
The Best Parts
As you might expect, the spectacular natural attractions that encompass the Queensway Village are a major draw for the area. For those that love to be outside, the Queensway Village is a fantastic neighbourhood to be.
The Humber Bay Shores make up an exclusive strip of stunning natural Lake Ontario shoreline that features a number of lush public parks and green spaces, restaurants, cafes, and local waterfront amenities, and of course, breathtaking views of the lake and Toronto’s downtown cityscape.
Additionally, the mouth and southernmost strip of the Humber River and its vibrant surrounding nature and park space are available for all Queensway residents to appreciate, with activities like canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and nature spotting all regularly enjoyed.
Queensway Village locals also love taking advantage of the vast South Humber Park area, which sits along the shorelines of the Humber River. With numerous benches, picnic tables, and seating, several small waterfalls, a quaint little stream, and the 13 kilometre-long Humber River Recreational Trail running through the large public park, there’s plenty to take in here.
If you’re looking to do some shopping or want to grab a bite to eat, head down to Marine Parade Drive. This strip of lakeside commercial and residential properties has lots of thriving local shops and restaurants that overlook Lake Ontario.
When it comes to family life, one of the biggest draws of the Queensway Village area is its highly-desirable school catchment area. With local schools in the Queensway Village area celebrated for both academic performance and artistic merit, secondary schools like the Etobicoke School of the Arts and Bishop Allan Academy are standout institutions, along with Norseman Junior Public School, Holy Angels Catholic School, and Sainte-Marguerite-d’Youville — a highly-acclaimed French language Catholic elementary school.
The Neighbours
Most of the Queensway Village residents enjoy the balanced lifestyle the neighbourhood provides them. The ideal location of the Queensway Village provides residents with close proximity to the bustling downtown Toronto core while maintaining the more peaceful, placid vibe of lakeside Etobicoke.
For this reason, the Queensway Village tends to attract a diverse range of residents, with about an equal mix of families, couples, and singles across all age groups.
One common denominator between all Queensway Village residents is that they enjoy getting outside and enjoying the beautiful natural amenities the neighbourhood provides, especially during the warmer months.
The Homes
Depending on which area of the Queensway Village you find yourself in, the homes here can be quite varied.
In the older areas of the neighbourhood, more toward the northern boundaries of the Queensway Village, there’s generally a mixture of cottages and mid-century bungalows. These detached single family homes are commonly located on larger lots, featuring private driveways and large lawns.
However, there has also been a recent trend among many new Queensway Village homeowners towards redeveloping these mid-century bungalows into larger family homes.
The area just south of the Queensway Village that exists closer to Lake Ontario is almost entirely dominated by condo buildings and townhouse developments constructed within the past 10-20 years. In general, singles and young couples tend to populate this part of the neighbourhood more than others.
Getting Around
One of the most appealing parts of the Queensway Village is most certainly its location, being just a ten-minute drive from Toronto’s downtown core via the Gardiner Expressway.
With major highways, including the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard running directly through the Queensway Village, east or west travel by car is a breeze.
If you’re taking public transit, the Queensway Village is also very convenient. The TTC’s Bloor-Danforth subway is easily accessible via two bus routes, including the 66 bus from Old Mill station and the 80 Queensway bus route from Keele Station.
The Humber Loop, a streetcar station and intermediate turning loop for streetcars that run along Toronto’s 501 Queen streetcar line, is also handy for Queensway Village residents wanting to head into Toronto.
Alternatively, you can cross the Humber Bay Bridge by bike or on foot to get into Toronto, as the bridge connects with the neighbouring Martin Goodman Trail, running along the shorelines of Toronto’s waterfront.
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