Sunnylea is one of Etobicoke’s top communities – walking distance to the Royal York subway station and the shops of The Kingsway along Bloor Street. With the Mimico Creek meandering through its centre, the area is the perfect mix of urban and nature.
The homes in this quiet neighbourhood are a mix of original river stone bungalows, stately Tudor two-storey homes and contemporary new builds. Many properties in the area feature natural ravines. The homes have private driveways and most have garages. On the east side of Prince Edward Drive you will find homes with wide frontages and deep lots.
Sunnylea is known for its excellent schools, making it the perfect choice for young professional families.
Sunnylea is known for terrific outdoor amenities including parks, tennis courts and walking trails. These include Sunnylea Park with tennis courts, playground and wading pool, Park Lawn Park with outdoor pool, Jeff Healey Park with baseball diamond, tennis courts and playground, and Kingsmill Park with off leash dog park and walking and bike trails along the Humber River.
Shops and restaurants along Bloor Street are a short walk away. Here are some of our favourite:
- Merlot Restaurant
- ViBo Restaurant
- Crème de la Crème Cafe
- The Crooked Cue
- Dickson BBQ
- Cafe Rouge Patisserie
Popular South Etobicoke destination dining spots Tom’s Dairy Freeze and Mamma Martino’s Restaurant are also nearby.
Situated within close proximity to downtown, the Sunnylea neighbourhood boasts a variety of transit options, including GO Transit, Royal York Subway Station and the TTC, and easy access to the Gardiner Expressway.
Sunnylea schools consistently ranked among the best in all of Etobicoke. Some of these schools include:
- Sunnylea Junior School
- Norseman Junior Middle School
- Parklawn Junior Middle School
- Etobicoke Collegiate Institue
- Karen Kain School of the Arts
- Etobicoke School of the Arts (9-12)
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
- St. Mark Catholic School
- Our Lady of Peace (French Immersion)
- Bishop Allen Academy
- Kingsway College School
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