This diverse neighbourhood is nestled alongside the Don Valley, and boasts self-contained amenities such as a community centre, recreation facilities, shopping at the East York Town Centre, and a community garden.

The residential and commercial areas are separated along Overlea Boulevard, keeping the residential streets quiet.

Mid and high-rise condos and townhouses in the neighbourhood offer access to these amenities at a variety of price ranges, featuring quick access to the Don Valley Parkway and frequent bus service.

There are a lot of great restaurants. If you can't start your day without caffeine fear not, your nearby choices include Tim Hortons. Groceries can be found at Costco Wholesale which is not far and you'll find Physiotherapy Associates a short distance away as well. If you're an outdoor lover, you are only a 5 minute walk from Leaside Park and R.V. Burgess Park.

Without a car, you can get around rather easily. The closest transit stop is a BusStop (OVERLEA BLVD AT THORNCLIFFE PARK DR (WEST)) and is not far, but there is also a Subway stop, DONLANDS STATION - WESTBOUND PLATFORM, a 3-minute drive connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 100 Flemingdon Park, (Bus) route 25 Don Mills, and more nearby. If you're driving, you'll have easy access to the rest of the city by way of Don Valley Parkway as well, which is within a 4-minute drive using Don Mills Rd ramps.