Author: Darrel Pratt

Average Price In Toronto’s pre-construction stage, the average condo price per square foot of the units is $1050. Currently, the average resale condo price is around $986,085. This pre-construction condos price is expected to appreciate, so it’s best to consider investing in them as soon as possible. Is it good time to buy pre-construction condo […]

Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited. Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited is a regulated electricity distribution company that delivers electricity to approximately 768,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Toronto and engages in conservation and demand management activities. Where does Toronto get electricity from? Toronto Hydro owns and operates an electricity distribution system that delivers electricity to approximately […]

5%. What’s the minimum down payment for a condo? For condos priced $500,000 or less, the minimum down payment is 5%. For condos priced $500,000 to $1M, the minimum down payment is 5% on the first $500,000 and then 10% on the remaining balance. For condos priced $1M and more, the minimum downpayment is 20%. […]

Many community centres offer free recreation drop-in programs including leisure swimming, skating, outdoor recreation and more for children, youth and older adults. Are City of Toronto pools free? Leisure swim and water play activities are free for all ages. Lane swim at outdoor pools is free. Fees apply for indoor lane swim and for Aquafit. […]

The City plants approximately 120,000 trees on public lands each year. How many trees does Toronto have? Toronto is a city of trees. More than three million trees dominate our ravines, line our boulevards and beautify our parks. How much of Toronto is covered by trees? 28.4%Toronto’s canopy cover and total tree population has increased […]

City of Toronto takes top spot as fastest growing city in Canada and U.S. from the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development at Ryerson University. As one of the most livable and diverse cities in the world, the city of Toronto grew by close to 46,000 people in 2019. How quickly is Toronto growing? […]

The City has seven transfer stations where waste is collected, sorted and then transferred to various processing/disposal facilities, which include the Disco Road Organics Processing Facility, Dufferin Organics Processing Facility, Material Recovery Facility and Green Lane Landfill. Where does Toronto yard waste go? The yard waste that is collected is turned into compost, some of […]

Put foam pieces smaller than 10 cm (4″) x 10 cm (4″) in the garbage. are accepted in Toronto’s Blue Bin recycling program. Is Styrofoam recyclable Toronto? Styrofoam is made from a type of plastic that is difficult to recycle. Due to the difficulty, a lot of cities won’t even bother with it. It is […]

Toronto has a semi-continental climate, with a warm, humid summer and a cold winter. Toronto’s climate is modified by its location on the shores of Lake Ontario. The water in the lake ensures Toronto is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than it would otherwise be. Does Toronto have a good environment? The City […]