A good place to grab a bite is The Fire Hall Bistro. Venture a little further for a meal at one of the neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Coffee Time located at 243 King St E. For groceries there is Orono's General Store which is not far. If you're an outdoor lover, you are a 22-minute drive from Harmony Valley Dog Park, Purple Woods Conservation Area and Port Hope Fish Ladder. There is a zoo,Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, that is only a 17 minute walk and is a great for a family outing.

Getting around the area will require a vehicle, as the nearest transit stop is a TTC BusStop (STARSPRAY LOOP AT LAWRENCE AVE EAST) and is a 57-minute drive