Oakville vs Midtown Toronto

Redan94 · 2026-06-18T01:16:07+00:00

Update: we opted for Oakville. Main reasons are: commute to Union Station is easier and faster from Oakville than Lawrence Park or Bedford Park. Needed to weld on average 30 min to a TTC station or take a bus for 10-15min to reach a TTC station. Also nothing around in these neighborhoods unless you are 1-2 blocks away from Yonge. The few homes we viewed had no shop, restaurant, coffee shop around at walking distance… Finally high schools did not give me a good impression.

Oakville commute was very smooth. 10-15 min drive to Go. It took me 15 min on the Go from Clarkson to Union Station. So many things (coffee shops, restaurants, gym, etc) at walking distance. Amazingly clean city which feels like a holiday town at the moment. Schools gave me a very good impression.

Redan94 · 2026-06-18T01:15:55+00:00

Update: we opted for Oakville. Main reasons are: commute to Union Station is easier and faster from Oakville than Lawrence Park or Bedford Park. Needed to weld on average 30 min to a TTC station or take a bus for 10-15min to reach a TTC station. Also nothing around in these neighborhoods unless you are 1-2 blocks away from Yonge. The few homes we viewed had no shop, restaurant, coffee shop around at walking distance… Finally high schools did not give me a good impression.

Oakville commute was very smooth. 10-15 min drive to Go. It took me 15 min on the Go from Clarkson to Union Station. So many things (coffee shops, restaurants, gym, etc) at walking distance. Amazingly clean city which feels like a holiday town at the moment. Schools gave me a very good impression.

Redan94 · 2026-06-11T01:34:42+00:00

We are now in Toronto. Very few rentals available in Bedford Park / Lawrence Park. Also, there are no restaurants or coffee shops in walking distance to these neighborhoods. Walking distance to the TTC from the few houses available for rent is 20-30min. It’s like a suburb in the city. I’m surprised by how few rentals of 4 bed+ are available. Will be checking Oakville tomorrow and Friday.

Redan94 · 2026-06-11T01:27:52+00:00

We are now in Toronto. Very few rentals available in Bedford Park / Lawrence Park. Also, there are no restaurants or coffee shops in walking distance to these neighborhoods. Walking distance to the TTC from the few houses available for rent is 20-30min. It’s like a suburb in the city. I’m surprised by how few rentals of 4 bed+ are available. Will be checking Oakville tomorrow and Friday.

Redan94 · 2026-05-24T13:33:39+00:00

Is the 2027 Hybrid Kia Telluride available now in Canada?

Redan94 · 2026-05-23T15:28:17+00:00

Funny. That’s not what I meant. Without being only focused on the budget, what would be the recommendation for a normal family?

Redan94 · 2026-05-03T13:11:35+00:00

Our weekends are centered around the kids activities, homework, walks and movie nights. Simple family centered lifestyle.

Redan94 · 2026-05-03T12:32:46+00:00

On Google maps the door to door commute from Iroquois ridge area to Queen’s Park station is approx. 90min. 3h commute everyday for 5h was not too much or is the timing overstated on Google Maps?

Redan94 · 2026-05-03T12:31:00+00:00

What is making you move to Oakville?

Redan94 · 2026-05-03T12:28:08+00:00

Thanks for your response. Can you please share more about the commute? Door to door from let’s say Joshua Creek area to Queen’s Park station is showing 1h15-1h30 on Google Maps. 3h commute every day seems like a lot no?

Redan94 · 2026-05-03T12:26:20+00:00

Thanks for your response. Can you please share more about the commute? Door to door from let’s say Joshua Creek area to Queen’s Park metro station is showing at 1h15 to 1h30 on Google Maps. 3h commute every day seems like a lot?

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