Some good places to grab a bite are Best Sicilian Gourmet Pizza & Pasta and Twice the Deal Pizza. Venture a little further for a meal at one of the neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 420 Essa Road. For those that love cooking, Food Basics is only a 20 minute walk. Love being outside? Look no further than minet's point park, Sunnidale Park or Copeland Forest, which are only steps away away. There is a zoo,Elmvale Jungle Zoo, that is a 29-minute drive and is a great for a family outing.

Getting around the area will require a vehicle, as the nearest transit stop is a York Region Transit BusStop (METRO RD / RAINES ST) and is a 25-minute drive