Best cities in Canada
More affordable
Perfect for commuting
Cities west of Toronto like Oakville, Mississauga and Burlington have loads to offer, while being conveniently located for commuters working in Toronto. Not only that, but cities in this region are ranked as some of the best places to live in Canada!
Our APM-approved professionals in the western GTA know these cities well and will help you find the perfect home.
12 Reasons You’ll Love Living West of Toronto
- Cities like Burlington and Oakville are regularly ranked in the top 3 places to live in Canada.
- Best of the best for kids! Burlington, Oakville and Milton were all recently ranked in the top 7 cities in Canada to raise children (2015).
- The schools in the west have great rankings, reputations and facilities!
- Feel safe and secure. The western GTA has some of the safest cities and areas in Canada like Hamilton, Halton region and Mississauga.
- Get anywhere quickly and easily! Pearson Airport is in Mississauga and most areas offer convenient access to the major highways including the 403, 401, 407, 410, and the QEW.
- Proximity! About an hour or less by car from Toronto and also the Niagara region to the south!
- Excellent shopping! There are quite a few great malls in the west including Square One Shopping Centre (3rd largest in Canada).
- Unlike in Toronto, when you do get out and about, there is lots of free parking to be found!
- Easy access to Lake Ontario including several kilometers of direct lake frontage and a few great, kid-friendly beaches for those extra-warm summer days.
- Get outside! The west offers THOUSANDS of parks (more than 520 parks in Mississauga alone)!
- Natural beauty abounds! The majestic Niagara Escarpment is at your doorstep.
- Culture galore. Active cultural life with galleries, theatres, art centres, concert halls and museums.
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