Woburn North
Scarborough's affordable heartland with multicultural depth
About Woburn North
Woburn North is a residential neighbourhood in the heart of Scarborough that offers the kind of affordable, family-friendly living that is increasingly rare within the City of Toronto. The streets are lined with post-war bungalows, backsplits, and townhouses, many of them home to families from South Asia, the Caribbean, East Africa, and the Philippines. The result is a neighbourhood with a remarkable depth of cultural life expressed through its food, its places of worship, and its community events. The commercial activity runs along McCowan Road and Ellesmere Road, where strip plazas offer everything from Sri Lankan hoppers to jerk chicken to Filipino lumpia. The Scarborough Town Centre, one of the GTA's largest malls, sits at the neighbourhood's western edge, providing major retail and entertainment. McCowan District Park and the nearby Scarborough Civic Centre round out the community amenities. The future Scarborough Subway Extension will bring a station within reach, and the area's transit profile is already bolstered by bus routes on the main corridors.
Key Highlights
Walkability
55/100 — Walkable near McCowan and Ellesmere plazas; residential streets are car-friendly
Transit
TTC bus 21 Brimley, bus 95 York Mills; Scarborough Centre station via bus connection
Vibe
Affordable, multicultural, family-centred
What Makes Woburn North Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
Minimal Infrastructure
Local Favourites in Woburn North
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Fitness & Gyms
Still Kicking Fitness
51950 Ellesmere Rd unit #8, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V8, Canada
Lu Strength & Therapy - Physiotherapy Services, Sports Massage Therapy & Chiropractic Services
51149 Bellamy Rd N, Scarborough, ON M1H 1H7, Canada
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540 Production Dr, Scarborough, ON M1H 2X8, Canada
Scarborough Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Club
4.81950 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V8, Canada
Nithyananda Meditation Academy
4.71960 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V9, Canada
Playgrounds
Centennial College Playground
5Centennial College Progress Campus : Student , Athletics and Wellness Centre, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K 5E9, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
DEHWIGAN CAFÉ
4.8939 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, Canada
The Local Cafe and Restaurant
4.5937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, Canada
McDonald's
3.81280 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B4, Canada
Bakeries
Energy Shack Juice bar
4.71970 Ellesmere Rd Unit 4, Scarborough, ON M1H 2W1, Canada
Whisked Gluten-Free Bakery
4.61970 Ellesmere Rd Unit 4, Scarborough, ON M1H 2W1, Canada
Simit the big bagel
4.522-1085 Bellamy Rd N, Scarborough, ON M1H 3C7, Canada
Quality Bread Bakery
4.41970 Ellesmere Rd Units 12 & 13, Scarborough, ON M1H 2W1, Canada
Tim Hortons
3.960 Tuxedo Ct, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Z5, Canada
Restaurants
Burrito Boyz
4.52060 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 3A9, Canada
Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant - Scarborough
4.41960 Ellesmere Rd Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V9, Canada
Pizza Depot - Ellesmere
4.22060 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B7, Canada
Libraries
Centennial College Library
4.4941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
Woburn Splash Pad
4.4Woburn, Toronto, ON M1G 3N2, Canada
Confederation Park
4.3250 Dolly Varden Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2J6, Canada
Woburn Park
450 Dormington Dr, Scarborough, ON M1G 3P2, Canada
Confederation Dog Park
3.8Woburn, Toronto, ON M1H 2K8, Canada
Bars & Pubs
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Estate Drive
4.460 Estate Dr, Toronto, ON M1H 2Z1, Canada
Stag's Head
420 Milner Business Ct, Scarborough, ON M1B 3C6, Canada
Happening in Toronto
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market
St. Lawrence Market
AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work
MaRS Discovery District
Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto
The Second City Toronto
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