Downtown Toronto

Let's face it; in Canada, there is one city that defines the heartbeat of the nation, and that city is Toronto. Torontonians refer to themselves as residents of the centre of the universe, and as far as Canada goes, they are right. And at the very heart of the heartland is the original city of Toronto, what today is known as downtown Toronto.

Downtown Toronto represents cutting edge urban living such as cannot be found anywhere else in the country. The opportunities in residences, recreation, entertainment, and employment are diverse and virtually unlimited. The city is the largest in the country, and that means Tier 5 level services from some of the most expensive department stores in the world, featuring the very latest in fashion, to opportunities to take in National Hockey League games at the Air Canada Centre and Major League Baseball at the Rogers Centre. You could even walk to these attractions from your posh King West condo.

Residentially, there are few single-detached stand-alone houses left in the part of Toronto known as downtown, for example many Danforth Toronto homes but they can be very pricey with not much area in return. Instead, the focus of the city tends to be on high density developments, including conversion of old factories and warehouses into lofts and the development of stunning new high rise condominium complexes. Just look at Yorkville condos for an example of some of the best new buildings in the country. Often these complexes offer great views of some of the more scenic spots of the downtown area, including High Park and areas along the Don River.

When it comes to urban living, downtown Toronto really does have it all, and this is reflected in the popularity of the area among homebuyers. New residence projects, from Bay Street condos to Danforth townhomes sell most units before occupancy dates arrive, as more and more people seek to take advantage of proximity and a vibrant city lifestyle.