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Borough: Scarborough | Stable NIA with strong groceries and parks
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn is in central Scarborough, roughly between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road, west of Markham Road. It is a Neighbourhood Improvement Area with a more settled character than some of its NIA counterparts β the housing stock is older but maintained, and the community has deep roots.
This is a quiet, predominantly low-rise residential neighbourhood with a strong Caribbean, South Asian, and African community. Commercial activity centres on Lawrence Avenue East and a few local plazas. The neighbourhood takes its name from the golf course (Cedarbrae Golf & Country Club, now a park) and the Woburn community to the east. Despite the NIA designation, it is a stable and family-oriented address.
No subway stations. Fifty-one bus stops connect to the Kennedy and Lawrence East corridors. Transit times to downtown are 55β70 minutes.
Forty dining options and 18 grocery stores β the strongest grocery count in this entire batch β reflects the Lawrence Avenue ethnic food market corridor. Two nightlife venues and 7 healthcare providers round out the basics. One library serves the community.
Seventeen parks, anchored by the former Cedarbrae Golf Course green space (now Cedarbrae Park) and access to the Highland Creek tributary, provide significant green coverage.
Eight schools serve the neighbourhood, supporting the family-dominant demographic.
With 58 listings and an average of $1,941 and median of $2,000, this is solidly budget territory. The range ($450β$3,100) is moderate. Basement suites and rooms drive the lower end, while full apartments cluster around $1,900β$2,400.
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn is ideal for renters who prioritize low rent, strong grocery access, and community infrastructure in Scarborough. It suits families embedded in the neighbourhood's Caribbean and South Asian communities, and budget-conscious renters who will use the extensive bus network to get around.



