What does GTA include? What suburbs around Toronto are best to live in?

Answer 1

Toronto is made up of a number of neighbourhoods such as Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, East York, York & Toronto (City Centre).

The GTA includes Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Stoufville, Newmarket, Bradford, Brampton, Burlington, Mississauga, & Oakville.

If you are looking for a less congested and more affordable suburb, I would recommend Clarington. It is on the far eastern fringe of the GTA, roughly 40 minutes drive outside of Toronto (however it is 10 minutes from the Oshawa Go Train Station which provides easy access to Downtown). Unlike most other Toronto suburbs, you can actually purchase a decent house without breaking the bank here, especially in the community of Bowmanville. Plus there is a small town charm there that you just can't find in any of the other 'faceless' suburbs surrounding Toronto.

If you are looking for upscale, insular living, I recommend Oakville or Burlington. Both have gorgeous waterfront areas (especially Burlington). Crime is also quite low. The biggest downside with these neighbourhoods are the ridiculous housing prices and significant property taxes (which are higher then Toronto believe it or not). The 'keep up with the jones's' mentality is especially strong in these places, which probably doesn't make them an ideal place to raise kids unless you are wealthy.

I DO NOT recommend the suburbs to the immediate north of the city, particularly Richmond Hill, Markham & Vaughan. I've lived in each of these places, and suffice to say, the neighbourhoods have a ethnic clique mentality about them. The same goes for places such as Brampton and parts of Mississauga. Plus, these areas have growing crime rates...

Pickering, Ajax & Whitby are the epitome of 'bedroom communities' both have a plethora of big box stores and overpriced homes in cul-de-sacs, crime is also increasing in these locales.

Oshawa has a bad rap as a redneck city, which isn't entirely accurate, while it does have a blue-collar mentality it is rapidly growing and its economy is diversifying beyond its automotive reputation. In particular, the northern areas of the city is undergoing a significant amount of growth due in part to low-housing costs (due to perception) and the opening of a new university (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)

Aurora is upscale, sort of a pseudo 'Oakville' so to speak, it contains many overpriced homes and large estates but lacks the charm of Oakville. However, if sprawling backyards and expansive homes are what you want, this is the place to be!

Newmarket is ok, although it has a large number of half-way houses and group homes. In my view, the housing prices there are outrageous considering its proximity to Toronto.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I moved downtown from a town that barely shows up on the map about 4 years ago. It's totally grown on me and can't really picture myself leaving. People will tell you that you'll hate Toronto after a while and you don't need a car here. You definitely need a car. My doctor, dentist, pharmacy and favorite fast food are all within a few blocks, clubs are a $5 cab ride away and when you're bored and have nothing to do in the summer you can wander down to the Ex or Ontario Place, hit up some museums or go to a Jay's game for like $12. I think returning to a small town after this I'd be bored senseless.

Answer 4

no no no no no !

Toronto proper includes Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, East York, and Scarborough.

Beyond the official city of Toronto borders, so different Mayors and tax offices, but still in the Greater Toronto Area, includes Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, maybe even include Oshawa.


All that surrounding area, plus Toronto, both those paragraphs, comprise the whole Greater Toronto Area, the "GTA" !

Answer 5

Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughn, Bramption, and Mississauga is the GTA.

It really depends on what you're looking for, but overall, the best area by far I would say is the Markham-Thornhill area. It's truly fantastic. It's very safe, but it does not have as much of the generic, concrete, cookie-cutter suburb look - it has a lot of character. Also, there is a wide selection of houses and house prices to choose from, including condos. Also, it has very easy access to the Toronto Subway (just a short bus or car ride), good public transportation, good schools, and looks very pleasent.

Answer 6

Gta Area

Answer 7

Scarbrough, Markham, Missisauga, Brampton ,Oakville, North York ,East york
Every one is best depends upon which comunity u wana live, where u will work, any specific requirements u might have Consider all these and then Plan which area suits u
best of luck

Answer 8

Mattel recently announced the release of limited-edition Barbie Dolls for the Greater Toronto Area:

"Bayview Barbie"
This princess Barbie is sold only at the Bayview Village Shopping Centre.She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a designer kitchen. Available with or without tummy tuck and face-lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version.

"Burlington Barbie"
The modern day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Wind star Minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full-time occupation.
Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately.

"Jane Finch Barbie "
This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife,a Chevy with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) ...unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about.

"Oakville Barbie"
This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2.
Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card and country club membership.
Also available for this set are Shallow Ken and Private School Skipper.You won't be able to afford any of them.

"Oshawa Barbie"
This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR t-shirt and tweety bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Bud light and a Hank Williams Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free.

"Loft Barbie"
This collagen injected, rhino plastic Barbie wears a leopard print outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends. Percocet prescription available as well as warehouse conversion condo.

"Hamilton Barbie"
This tobacco-chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased beer-gutted Ken out of Butler Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home.

"Cabbagetown Barbie"
This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks.
She prefers that you call her Willow. She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Point Breeze Barbies and the optional Subaru wagon, you get a rainbow flag bumper sticker for free.

"Scarborough Barbie"
This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a GED and bus pass. Gangsta Ken and his 1979 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant.

"Muskoka Barbie"
She's perfect in every way. We don't know where Ken is because he's always out a-'huntin'.

"Church Street Barbie/Ken"
This versatile doll can be easily converted from Barbie to Ken by simply adding or subtracting the multiple snap-on body parts.