North York is situated in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) between Scarborough and Etobicoke, with easy access to where both Highway 401 and 404. The population is diverse, represented by many ethnic cultures and a strong Asian community. North York is considered an ideal location that is close enough for easy downtown commuting or access to the ever-popular Danforth, at a more reasonable price point for housing than the downtown Toronto core. House sizes tend to be larger, and in mature neighbourhoods, making North York a contender for people that do not wish to live in the suburbs found further north.

The economy is thriving in North York, which is one of Ontario’s chief areas for manufacturing and where several large corporations can be found, including:

•      Bell Canada
•      Celestica
•      Deloitte
•      Forresters Insurance
•      Home Depot Canada
•      McDonald’s of Canada
•      TD Bank

Education, entertainment and amenities abound in North York, which is home to:

•   Centennial College
•   Seneca College
•   York university
•   Black Creek Pioneer Village
•   Ontario Science Centre
•   Toronto Aerospace Museum (Downsview Park)

There is also an abundance of excellent shopping, at several bustling malls:

•   Bayview Village
•   Fairview Mall
•   Shops at Don Mills
•   Yorkdale Shopping Centre

North York’s population is served by several world-class hospitals, such as:

•   Humber River Regional Hospital
•   North York General
•   Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre