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North of Toronto has a lot to offer with more space, larger homes and easy access to camping and cottaging in the summer and skiing in the winter. Stay close to the city in York Region or enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle near Lake Simcoe. The choice is yours!
Our APM-approved professionals in the northern GTA know this region well and will help you find the perfect location and home.
10 Reasons You’ll Love Living North of Toronto
- Avoid the municipal land transfer tax when buying in the GTA!
- Quiet, well maintained neighbourhoods to enjoy and raise a family.
- Larger homes at a significantly lower price point (with backyards big enough for your kids to play in!)
- A choice of great towns full of character and flair.
- School programs for kids that aren’t available in Toronto.
- Better parks and public spaces that are often larger, newer and less crowded that what can be found in Toronto. There is also a long list of protected areas all ready for you and your family to explore and start making memories in!
- Excellent access to the GO Transit means an easy, no-drive commute.
- Many areas offer easy accessibility to major highways including Hwy 7, 400 and the 407 and 404
- Less crowded! For example, there are 2.79 million people in Toronto vs. 1.1 million in York Region (630 km2 vs. 1,762 km2 in York region)
- Feel safe! Many areas to the north of Toronto qualify as having some of the lowest crime rates in the country!
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