Scarborough is where Toronto buyers go when they want a detached house and a driveway without leaving the city. Lots are wider than in the old city, the bluffs give the lakeshore neighbourhoods real views, and the Rouge valley on the eastern edge is a national park.
Transit is improving. Line 2 ends at Kennedy today, with the extension to Sheppard and McCowan under construction; in the meantime the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO lines give Guildwood, Eglinton, Agincourt and Milliken a fast ride to Union. The University of Toronto Scarborough campus and Centennial College anchor the east end.
Neighbourhoods vary widely: Cliffcrest and Guildwood by the lake, Agincourt and Milliken with a strong East Asian community and food scene, Wexford and Birchmount closer to the city line. We will narrow it down with you.
Why people choose Scarborough
- Detached bungalows and two-storeys on wide lots; condos at Scarborough Town Centre and along Kingston Road
- Scarborough Bluffs, Bluffer's Park beach, Rouge National Urban Park, the Toronto Zoo
- Two GO lines plus the subway at Kennedy
- Hospitals: Scarborough Health Network (General, Centenary, Birchmount)
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Which Scarborough neighbourhoods are closest to the lake?
Birch Cliff, Cliffcrest, Cliffside, Scarborough Village and Guildwood all sit on or near the Bluffs.
How do I get downtown from Scarborough?
Line 2 from Kennedy or Warden, or a GO train from Guildwood, Eglinton, Scarborough or Agincourt. GO is usually faster from the east end.
Is Scarborough good for families?
Yes: larger lots, plenty of schools, the Zoo, Rouge Park and the beaches. It is one of the most family-oriented parts of the city.