Scarborough Neighbourhood Guide

Scarborough is the eastern part of the City of Toronto. It offers more detached homes and larger lots than central Toronto, the Scarborough Bluffs along Lake Ontario, Rouge National Urban Park and one of the most diverse food scenes in Canada. Because it is part of Toronto, city rules and taxes apply.

Popular neighbourhoods in Scarborough

• The Bluffs (Cliffside, Birch Cliff and Scarborough Village): Lakeside neighbourhoods near the Bluffs and Bluffer's Park.
• Guildwood: Quiet, leafy area near the Guild Park and Gardens and the lake.
• Agincourt: Central location with shopping, the GO station and great Asian food.
• Rouge and Highland Creek: Next to Rouge National Urban Park and the University of Toronto Scarborough.
• Wexford and Dorset Park: Well-priced post-war bungalows close to the 401.
• Malvern and Morningside Heights: Family areas in the northeast with newer homes in Morningside Heights.
• L'Amoreaux: Established homes and townhomes near Bridlewood and Highway 401.

Homes you will find

Post-war bungalows and detached homes on large lots, townhomes, semis and condos near Scarborough Town Centre and the major transit lines.

Getting around

TTC Line 2 runs to Kennedy station, and the Scarborough Subway Extension is under construction to Sheppard and McCowan. GO trains run on the Lakeshore East line (Guildwood, Rouge Hill, Scarborough and Eglinton stations) and the Stouffville line (Kennedy, Agincourt and Milliken). Highway 401 crosses Scarborough, and the Don Valley Parkway is close by.

Schools

Public schools are run by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Catholic schools by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), with French-language schools from Viamonde and MonAvenir. The University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College are both here.

Things to do

The Scarborough Bluffs, Bluffer's Park, Rouge National Urban Park, the Toronto Zoo, Guild Park and Gardens and some of the best Chinese, South Asian and Caribbean food in the GTA.

Buying tips for Scarborough

• Scarborough is part of Toronto, so buyers pay both the Ontario and Toronto land transfer taxes.
• Many bungalows are great candidates for renovations, legal basement units or garden suites under Toronto's housing rules.
• Homes close to the Bluffs may face erosion and conservation authority limits. Check before buying near the edge.
• Areas near the new subway stations may see more demand and development as construction finishes.

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