Living in King West

The King West neighbourhood has always been one of the most popular areas in Toronto. Often compared to the SoHo neighbourhood in New York City, King West is for those looking for a home that’s in the middle of the action – shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. You’ll also be within walking distance to Toronto’s entertainment district and Harbourfront.

Boarded by Spadina and Dufferin Streets, King West has seen its fair share of condo developments. If you’re looking for a proper house or semi-detached, this likely isn’t the neighbourhood for you. If you’re looking for a beautiful condo, King West should be on your radar.

Residents here will have the convenience of accessing anything they could ever want or need, this is proven with this area’s Walk Score of 97 out of 100.

This neighbourhood is a prime spot for some of the best entertainment in the city including the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Theatre, CN Tower, The Princess of Wales Theatre, Roy Thomson Hall, Ripley’s Aquarium and Nathan Phillip Square. For students, there are many post-secondary schools nearby including the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, George Brown College and OCAD University.

For commuters, this development offers a perfect Transit Score, which means that this development has access to the best public transit in the city. Many streetcars run along the Bathurst, King, Queen and Spadina corridors, taking commuters directly to subway lines and easily taking them throughout the city. Union Station can be easily reached in just 10 minutes. This station will take commuters directly to the subway’s Line 1 Yonge-University line and many Go Transit lines that run in and out of the city.

With all of these great local amenities, this neighbourhood is a great spot for young professionals, urbanites, and growing families alike. This area offers so many opportunities for growth for its residents and a great income property for investors.