Why you'd want to live in Willowdale

Willowdale is a vibrant and cosmopolitan urban center filled with luxury condominiums, custom built homes, shining office towers, a newly renovated shopping mall and theatre complex, an ultra modern civic center, a world-class aquatic center and a highly acclaimed Centre for the Performing Arts which hosts local and world class entertainment. The Yonge Street shopping district which runs through the center of this neighborhood is a curious mix of small retailers, big box stores, one-of-a-kind specialty stores, fast food restaurants, small shopping plazas and a large shopping center. This vibrant shopping mecca also features an international selection of restaurants including French, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern foods. If you prefer making dinner at home there are numerous food markets along this street. The Bayview Village Shopping Centre, located at the north-east corner of Bayview and Sheppard Avenues, is known for its excellent selection of clothing stores and restaurants. Willowdale Avenue provides residents in the east part of this neighborhood with additional convenience-type shopping and also contains a number of specialty service stores and professional offices. via neighbourhoodguide.com