by Oliver von Bretten 
A dynamic place to live, Toronto is the third-largest walkable city in Canada. It’s often referred to as the boomtown and the reason is pretty much evident. The city is experiencing major construction and reconstruction activities, all to satisfy the increasing economy of the city.
Walk score is an important factor as it determines how easily you can get access to the services, your neighbourhood, and do small journeys without a car. It’s basically a scale that indicates the neighbourhood’s pedestrian-friendliness and easy accessibility to shopping, schools, public transit, nightlife, and other amenities.
Who doesn’t want to live in areas with a great walk score? Having a walk score of 89 or more makes the place no less than a walker’s paradise. Let’s have a look at the condos and neighbourhoods in Toronto and GTA with a great walk score. Living here, you are never too away from what the city has to offer!
1. MRKT Condos – A New Condo development by Tridel located at Spadina Ave & Dundas St W, Toronto.
Residents will have the opportunity to discover everything from antique shops, art galleries, and popular bars and lounges with thousands of companies lining Queen Street West. The address has a perfect walk score, so you won’t really need a car for daily errands. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs, grocery stores, entertainment, and shopping options within walking distance. Kensington Market, another diverse and multicultural area for residents to discover, is also located close by.
With the addition of new homes, new facilities, and new pedestrian-friendly spaces, the neighbourhood of Alexandra Park, situated in the area of Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue, is seeing a major revitalization. MRKT Alexandra Park Condos will offer the ideal investment with its central transit position, the downtown core, major job centres, hospitals, and post-secondary schools such as OCAD and Ryerson University.
2. JAC Condos – Developed by Graywood Developments and Phantom Developments
Unique on the outside and stunning on the inside, JAC Condos offer an elegant and sophisticated way of living. It offers a secure lifestyle with services that characterize true downtown living. Local cafes, restaurants, clubs, pubs, lounges, entertainment, and shopping options can all be easily reached on foot. Yonge Dundas Square and CF Toronto Eaton Centre are both nearby, providing residents with plenty of big-name stores, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities to enjoy.
JAC Condos are situated just steps away from the beautiful Allan Gardens, one of the oldest parks in the city. For post-secondary students searching for off-campus accommodation, JAC Condos is the ideal option. Post-secondary downtown campuses such as George Brown, UofT, and OCAD are easily accessible by transport. Ryerson University is at a walking distance from JAC Condos.
3. West Condos – A New Condo development by Aspen Ridge located at Bathurst St & King St W, Toronto.
With a 100/100 perfect Transit Score and a Walk Score of 94/100, West Condos is simply a walker’s delight! You can reach Union Station by public transit in as little as 20 minutes. This Downtown Toronto Condo connects you to everything! In the Niagara and Wellington Place neighbourhood, you’ll never run out of new things to do.
There are several parks in and around the West Condos by Aspen Ridge. You can walk through Victoria Memorial Square Park, explore Fort York’s neighbourhood, and enjoy the scenery of Canoe Landing. Best of all, Lakeshore is only at a distance of 15-minutes!
4. Plaza Midtown Condos 2 – By Pure Plaza
The impressive Plaza Midtown Condos 2 is the second pre-construction Toronto tower at the alcove of Yonge & Eglinton. Developed by Pure Plaza, this condo will definitely impress and compete with other developments in the Mount Pleasant West area. At the intersection of the vibrant and lively Yonge & Eglinton, Plaza Midtown is much talked out by young professionals. It’s a great place to live with a near-perfect Walk Score of 99/100 and a Transit Score of 95/100.
This Midtown Toronto Condo location has something for everyone. Right from Alleycatz to Absolute Comedy Club, everything is nearby. La Vecchia, New on Eglinton, and Smoke’s Poutinerie are some of the delicious restaurants and cafes nearby. Eglinton Subway Station is only a few minutes away and takes you quickly on the University-Spadina TTC Line! With several nightlife events, this Condo offers all of Toronto endless options.
Conclusion
A good walk score is directly proportional to the luxuries and amenities within reach. Commuters, shoppers, diners, and other world-class amenities are a trivial part of what condos with a good walk score have in close vicinity. You are never too late for what the best city has to offer!
