Banbury-Don Mills
Location & Character
Banbury-Don Mills is an affluent North York neighbourhood in the Borough of North York, centered on Don Mills Road south of Lawrence Avenue East. It includes the Don Mills town centre — Canada's first planned suburban community, developed in the 1950s — and a mix of established residential streets, condo towers, and townhouse developments.
The neighbourhood is spacious, green, and well-established. Shops at Don Mills is the commercial anchor — an open-air lifestyle shopping centre with restaurants, boutiques, and cinemas. The neighbourhood attracts families and professionals who value space, parks, and a suburban quality of life with improving transit access via the Eglinton Crosstown.
Transit
Four subway/LRT stations (primarily on the Eglinton Crosstown corridor) and 128 bus stops — the highest bus stop count in this batch — give Banbury-Don Mills extensive transit coverage. The Don Mills station connects to express bus service downtown.
Landmarks & Amenities
Thirty-six parks (the highest in this batch), 16 schools, 72 dining options, 9 groceries, 7 healthcare facilities, 2 fitness studios, and 1 library form a comprehensive amenity picture. Shops at Don Mills, Edwards Gardens (Toronto's best formal botanical garden), and the Ontario Science Centre are all nearby.
Parks & Green Space
Thirty-six parks and the Don Valley ravine system give residents extraordinary outdoor access. Edwards Gardens and Wilket Creek Park are directly within the neighbourhood and among Toronto's finest formal parks.
Dining & Nightlife
Seventy-two restaurants, concentrated around Shops at Don Mills and the Don Mills Road corridor, provide a wide range of dining options. Two nightlife venues reflect the neighbourhood's family-oriented character.
Rental Market
With 74 listings, average rent is $3,051 and median $2,450. The significant gap between average and median suggests a number of luxury house and estate rentals pulling the average up. The median is accessible for a neighbourhood with 36 parks and 16 schools. Range is $159–$9,500.
Who It's Best For
Banbury-Don Mills is ideal for families who want outstanding park access, excellent schools, the Shops at Don Mills lifestyle, and proximity to Edwards Gardens — with improving transit via the Crosstown.
