M5V Condo

Nestled in the Entertainment District; a neighbourhood that blends old and new with its mosaic of newly constructed office and condominium towers and reconstructed historic manufacturing warehouses, office lofts and artists’ studios. MV5 is Located around Spadina Ave and University Ave, this part of Toronto is one of the most urban neighbourhoods. It is a center of cultural attractions and nightlife. The most popular theatres are here, such as Princess of Wales Theatre. This area is a host of The Toronto International Film Festival happening every September.

Shopping and Dining

Foodie will always have a place to dine in within the area. M5V residents can choose from a variety of restaurants, such as Victor Restaurant, whose executive chef David Chrystian was a competitor on Top Chef Canada, grabbing a burger at Grindhouse Burger Bar, or trying a gourmet burrito at Z Teca. You can also try the popular Belly Buster Submarines, coffee at the Aroma Espresso Bar, bars like the Bar Hop, groceries at Noah’s Natural Foods, parks like Clarence Square, and a number of shopping opportunities boutiques, retail spaces, and smaller businesses.

Education

Another reason this area is so attractive, especially to families and students, is many schools in the area. The condo is located nearby. You can check out Discovering Minds Montessori, Ogden Junior Public School. City School or Ryerson Community School.

Outdoor

More free time, more fun! M5V residents can take in a film at the TIFF Lightbox or, for a night on the town, residents can check out Crush Wine Bar, or the lounge at Bloke & 4th. Indeed, M5V is close to all the essentials. It even has the bonus of quality coffee at Dark Horse, a 10 minute walk from the condo. You can also get some fresh air at a number of green spaces that surround the building. Those with pets might frequent Clarence Square Park — specifically its off-leash dog area — while those looking to play some sports can split their time between the much larger Coronation and Trinity Bellwoods Parks. Additionally, residents can walk over to Roy Thompson Hall, home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Other options include watching comedy shows at the Second City’s Toronto outpost, or taking in a play at the Princess of Wales or Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Transportation

With a perfect Transit score of 100 and a near perfect walk score of 98, M5V is a great starting point for commuting around the city. Living directly on King West means a streetcar stop is always just steps away. If you are heading east on the King streetca, you can also transfer onto the subway at both St. Andrew and King Stations in order to ride north and south to their destinations. With Spadina Avenue just a block to the west, residents of M5V can also hop onto a streetcar that will carry them south to Lake Ontario or north to Spadina Station, on the Bloor-Danforth line.

Drivers can also use King and Spadina to travel around downtown Toronto, although those heading out on longer journeys will want to transfer onto a highway as soon as possible. Residents can use Spadina to merge onto the Gardiner Expressway, which offers connections onto the 427 and the Don Valley Parkway, to the west and east respectively.