Mimico

Housing ranges from lakefront condos with skyline views to mid-century homes and new townhouses. The community is active, with residents' groups, local markets and street festivals, and the GO Train makes the commute simple. The appeal also tends to hold up across different stages of life. A neighbourhood that works for busy professionals can continue to make sense as priorities shift toward more space, schools, recreation or simply having more of daily life close to home. That combination helps explain the area's appeal to professionals, families and retirees, while the range of streets and housing styles can offer very different experiences within the same broader neighbourhood. It is easy to understand why people put down roots here: the neighbourhood offers convenience now, with the kind of established character that is difficult to manufacture.