A sought-after community on the east side of Mississauga, Rathwood offers a pleasant residential atmosphere to the prospective condo owner, with parks, commercial centres, and easy access to the rest of Toronto and other Mississauga neighbourhoods. The Toronto condos found in Rathwood stand mostly along Rathburn Road in a mix of high-rise and townhouse styles.

A family-friendly community, Rathwood has many parks and schools. It is said that in the evenings, the parks fill up with people and it feels like you’re living in an older, simpler time. Rathwood Park is the main hub for this, a great community green space where kids can play soccer and baseball and other outdoor games. For shopping, the neighbourhood is next door to Square One Shopping Centre, or residents can pop over to Dixie Outlet Mall, Sherway Gardens, and IKEA in Etobicoke. If you’re searching for condos for sale in Mississauga but you want to be closer to Toronto, Rathwood is a smart choice, as is Applewood to the south.

There are many local bus routes throughout the neighbourhood, but overall it’s probably easier to get around in a car. For quick trips into the city, the Queen Elizabeth Way is accessible via Dixie Road south, as well as the Dixie GO Station for commuters.

Some good places to grab a bite are Char'd Grill, Desi Bar & Grill or Eggsmart. Venture a little further for a meal at one of the neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Wing Sun Coffee & Chinese Restaurant located at 925 Rathburn Rd E. For groceries there is BulkBarn which is a 5-minute walk.

Without a car, you can get around rather easily. It also has route Rathburn nearby. If you're driving, you'll have access to the rest of the city by way of Hwy 427 as well, which is within a 9-minute drive using Dundas St W ramps.