Apartment communities like the USA

[WaitingForPR_09]

Hi All
I am lanning to relocate to Toronto (GTA) in mid November 2011. I did some research on apartment communities but could not find any communities similar to what we have in the USA. ALl I could find was either High Rise buidlings or Individual home / townhomes.

Those who are already living in GTA, can you tell me if there are any apartment communities similar to what we have in the USA?

Thanks.

[AllisonVSC]

I think I know what you are looking for...is it private gated communities with multiple buildings (some 2 -3 stories) with shared services (like dry cleaners, mail services, access to office space and/or equipment) and amenities (community gathering spaces and social functions, pools/workout facilities, etc)? If so, I haven't really seen that here. What I do see are the high rise buildings (and some of these offer services and amenities) and duplex/townhomes you've found so far, and lots of basement apartments for rent in "detached" homes.

[WaitingForPR_09]

Hi AllisonVSC
Thanks for the response. Your understanding is correct but it is sad to see that Canada doesn't have apartment communities the way we have it in the USA.

I am planning to be in Toronto area in mid November. Can you please suggest which area will be the best from the point of view of crime rate and elementry & secondary schools.

I think I know what you are looking for...is it private gated communities with multiple buildings (some 2 -3 stories) with shared services (like dry cleaners, mail services, access to office space and/or equipment) and amenities (community gathering spaces and social functions, pools/workout facilities, etc)? If so, I haven't really seen that here. What I do see are the high rise buildings (and some of these offer services and amenities) and duplex/townhomes you've found so far, and lots of basement apartments for rent in "detached" homes.