
Scarborough's quiet corner with big-box convenience
Oakridge sits in the western reaches of Scarborough, a residential neighbourhood defined by modest post-war homes, wide streets, and easy access to the commercial strips along Danforth Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue. It is an area where longtime homeowners have deep roots and newer families are drawn by relative affordability and the abundance of green space. Oakridge Park itself serves as the community hub, with sports fields, a playground, and a wading pool that buzzes with activity all summer. Victoria Park Avenue and Danforth Road provide the commercial spine, with plazas offering grocery stores, pharmacies, and a rotating cast of restaurants reflecting the area's multicultural makeup. The neighbourhood is bookended by ravine lands to the north and south, and residents take advantage of the connecting trail systems for dog-walking and jogging. It is not flashy, but Oakridge delivers dependable neighbourhood living with room to breathe.
Walkability
60/100 — Local errands accessible on foot; some stretches require a car
Transit
TTC bus 12 Kingston Road, bus 113 Danforth; Victoria Park station (Line 2) to the west
Vibe
Unassuming, practical, green
Car-Dependent
Good Transit
Minimal Infrastructure
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
3495 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1E2, Canada
3224 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1C1, Canada
Victoria Park Subway Station, 777 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, ON M4C 5S8, Canada
3331 Danforth Ave Unit A, Scarborough, ON M1L 3M9, Canada
663 Warden Ave., Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z5, Canada
55 Herron Ave #4V3, Toronto, ON M1L 4V3, Canada
10 Oates Dr, Scarborough, ON M1L 0A8, Canada
Gus Harris Trail, Scarborough, ON M1L 3P2, Canada
74 Firvalley Ct, Toronto, ON M1H 3W5, Canada
459 Pharmacy Ave, Toronto, ON M1L 3G7, Canada
3342 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1C8, Canada
3454 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1E3, Canada
3400 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1E1, Canada
447 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3G7, Canada
313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1P9, Canada
3276 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1C3, Canada
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
MaRS Discovery District
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
The Second City Toronto
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