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Location
Scarborough is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is a former municipality of Toronto, Ontario. It is a beloved place of anchorage for new immigrants in Canada and has become one of the most multicultural areas in the GTA. Scarborough is situated within the borders of Victoria Park Avenue on the West, Steeles Avenue on the North, Rouge River and the city of Pickering to the East and Lake Ontario to the South.
Neighbourhood Vibes
Recreation
Scarborough Bluffs: 1 Brimley Rd S South of Kingston Rd
Scarborough Bluffs consist of nine parks lining the Eastern portion of Toronto’s waterfront and sits above the shoreline of Lake Ontario. These 100 meter tall cliffs boasts scenic views of the lake and are definitely worth a trip.
Toronto Zoo: 2000 Meadowvale Rd
Visit the animal kingdom which houses all types of exotic animals around the world and is divided into seven zoogeographic regions from Indo-malaya to Australasia and of course, Canada.
Scarborough Town Centre: Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr, Toronto
Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is a shopper’s haven with over 250 shops and services, it is the largest regional shopping centre in Toronto's east end and sits next to Canada’s busiest 401 highway. It is therefore no surprise that it attracts more than 22 million shoppers yearly.
Rosetta McClain Gardens: 5 Glen Everest Rd, Scarborough
Take a delightful stroll among well manicured lawns and brilliantly colored flowers at Rosetta McClain Gardens. You can even watch migratory birds during late August to end November.
Around the Corner
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto Botanical Gardens
Rouge National Urban Park
Fairview Shopping Centre
Harbour Front Centre
Education
Kennedy Public School
CD Farquharson Public School
West Rouge Public School
Courcelette Public School
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate
Agincourt Collegiate
SATEC at WA Porter Collegiate
Stanford International College of Business & Technology
Centennial College campus
University of Toronto Scarborough
Transportation
Car: Scarborough is a sprawling neighbourhood and it will be more efficient to get around the city on four wheels if you are able to rent a car or you can even grab an Uber. Bus: TTC buses are a cost effective and efficient method of getting around this huge neighbourhood.
Restaurant & Retail
- Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant
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Located on 680 Silver Star Blvd, Toronto, tuck into delicious chinese cuisine featuring their amazing garlic King Crabs and Lobster delights.
- Smith Brothers Steakhouse and Tavern
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Located on 880 Warden Ave, this steakhouse has a fun-filled dining atmosphere, perfect for a Friday night out!
- Remezzo Italian Bistro
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Located at 3335 Sheppard Ave E, Remezzo is a secret Italian gem of Scarborough with good food and being a great place for family gatherings.