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So much is happening in Mount Pleasant East, it’s hard to know where to begin. From the posh food markets and antique stores on Mount Pleasant to the laidback cafes and sidewalk patios on Bayview, plus the remarkable Mount Pleasant Cemetery, this is one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in the city. With glorious tree-lined residential streets, the boom of Toronto condos hasn’t changed the landscape too much, with a handful of boutique condos that fit right in with the neighbourhood.

The 1,200-acre Mount Pleasant Cemetery is certainly one of this Midtown neighbourhood’s main draws, with its beautiful landscaping, numerous walking and biking trails and picturesque views. It’s a great place to wander through or take a picnic for the afternoon. There are a number of boutiques and interesting curio shops lining Mount Pleasant Road, as well as some delicious restaurants to check out. If you are after a bit more entertainment head over to Yonge Street for more amazing restaurants, bars, cinemas, and comedy clubs.

According to WalkScore.com Mount Pleasant East has a walk score of 88, so running errands on foot is pretty easy. If you’re wanting to go further afield, there are many bus routes passing through at various points plus the Yonge and Davisville subway station. Drivers will be pleased that there is easy access from Bayview to the Don Valley Parkway, which will take you anywhere you'd want to go.

You are not far from Jules Cafe Patisserie for that morning caffeine fixand if you're not in the mood to cook, Positano Restaurante, Zee Grill and Boland's Open Kitchen are near this property. For those that love cooking, Green Natural Health Foods is not far.

Without a car, you can get around quite easily. It also has route Mount Pleasant nearby. Access to Don Valley Parkway is within a few minutes drive away, making it easy for those driving to get into and out of the city using Don Mills Rd ramps.