Some good places to grab a bite are Yangs Chinese Restaurant and Paezano's 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 482 Bayfield St. For grabbing your groceries, Joe's No Frills is only a 24 minute walk. There is a zoo,Elmvale Jungle Zoo, that is a 23-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 / LAKE DR N) and is a 29-minute drive