There are quite a few restaurants to choose from. Some good places to grab a bite are Universal Grill and Vinny's Panini. Venture a little further for a meal at Actinolite Restaurant, Dante's Inferno Paninoteca or Famiglia Baldassarre. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 657 Dupont Street. For grabbing your groceries, Sobeys is only steps away. Entertainment options nearby include Hawaii Bar and Owls Club. For nearby green space, Hillcrest Park, Dovercourt Park and Christie Pits Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

Without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a Bus Stop (DUPONT ST AT SHAW ST) and is only steps away, but there is also a Subway stop, OSSINGTON STATION - EASTBOUND PLATFORM, only a 9 minute walk connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 26 Dupont nearby. For drivers, the closest highway is Gardiner Expressway and is within a 8-minute drive, making it easier to get into and out of the city using on and off ramps on Dowling Ave.