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When Europeans first settled in the area in the 1790’s, Scarborough consisted mainly of farmlands and small townships. Since then, the area has grown into a widely diverse district of Toronto - one of the largest in the GTA - with much to offer residents and visitors.
Scarborough reflects a mosaic of cultures amongst its residents, all of which contribute to the rich multicultural fabric of this community. The Guildwood neighbourhood, also known as Guildwood Village, can be found along the Scarborough Bluffs, south of Kingston Road. The Guildwood Village neighbourhood is home to an active and engaged community, plenty of picturesque green space and recreation, and overall excellent livability for its residents.
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Scarborough, by the numbers
- Population: per the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Scarborough had a population of 629,941
- Location: Scarborough is a district of Toronto, Ontario situated atop of the Scarborough Bluffs in the eastern part of the city. Its borders are: Victoria Park Avenue to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, Rouge River and Pickering to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south.
- Size: 187.70 km2
An active and engaged community in Guildwood
The residents of Guildwood are extremely active and engaged in their community, as is evident by their local neighbourhood association, which produces its own newsletter, sponsors various local events and generally keeps the community in the loop of ongoing notable news, local happenings and events.
The association is proud to sponsor events like Guildwood Day, which offers event-goers countless activities and events to take part in, including their pancake breakfast, fun games and crafts for the whole family, and a barbeque!
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You can access local community news and event information via the community associations’ official page.
They also offer a quick links page to local resources like schools, local politician contacts, faith-based organizations, community centres and more.
Plenty of picturesque greenspace and recreation in Guildwood
In the general Scaraborough area, the most well-known landmark is of course, the Scarborough Bluffs. An escarpment formation that stretches approximately 14 kilometers and climbs to over 60 meters at its highest points and make part of the larger Iroquois Shoreline.
The Rouge River Valley contains areas that are still heavily wooded over and naturally-landscaped. This area is home to an abundance of wildlife such as deer, foxes, coyotes (though less common), with the river housing salmon and catfish.
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The Guildwood community offers residents and visitors their choice of 9 local parks and 6 playgrounds, including:
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Elizabeth Simcoe Park
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Sylvan Park - Gates Gully
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Grey Abbey Park
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Guild Park and Gardens
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Poplar Park
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Guildwood Village Park
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Rowatson Park
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South Marine Drive Park
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI Pool & Grounds
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You can access an interactive map and more information on these local parks here.
Excellent overall livability for residents of Guildwood and Scarborough-wide
Being part of the thriving and diverse district of Scarborough means access to the best of a multitude of local offerings and attributes, and the neighbourhood of Guildwood specifically, has much to offer in its own right.
Local schooling
There are several excellent schools in the area, including:
There are also plenty of local private school options Scarborough-wide, including Royal Crown School, a grades 7-12 co-ed, progressive day/boarding school.
Housing in Guildwood reflects a mix of styles, including bungalows, split-level homes and detached styles built from the 1950’s into the 1960’s - not to mention the ongoing construction of new residential developments and custom-built homes. Many of the charming residential communities within this area will flaunt lush, tree-lined streets flanked by quaint and attractive front porch designs, making for picturesque neighbourhood landscapes.
Transportation and health care in the community
Transportation in this community is made easy with the local Guildwood GO Station which connects with the Union Station in downtown Toronto, just a 20 minutes train ride. There are also local bus routes connecting to the subway, making for an efficient and easily-accessible local transit network.
When it comes to local health care, residents can rest assured they have the best in immediate and local access for all of their health care needs, with facilities such as:
Looking for information on local health care facilities and programs? You can access all of that and more via the Scarborough Health Network official page.
Local business support
As far as local business, the Scarborough Business Association is committed to providing locals, aspiring business owners, employers and potential investors with news, resources, membership information, advocacy and support:
"We are intensely focused on helping Scarborough business by driving prosperity, creating forums for networking, providing education and opportunity. We recognize Scarborough's strengths of location, skilled labour and diversity. Strong business benefits the entire community."
You can access contact information for the SBA here.
Scarborough and its many thriving and inclusive local pockets have much to offer prospective homebuyers. From picturesque landscapes to excellent schooling, endless recreational offerings and local business opportunities and support, let us fill you in on why this community might be a great fit for your family’s needs.
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