Thornhill

Living in Thornhill

Thornhill is a suburban community located in York Region, located just across from the northern border of Toronto. The community is split between the City of Vaughan (its western portion) and the City of Markham (its eastern portion), with Yonge Street forming the boundary. As it is situated outside of the toronto border, those purchasing homes in Thornhill are subject to only a single land transfer tax versus the double tax payable within the city limits.

Being a newer community, Thornhill offer an abundance of ground-level homes built anywhere from 30 years ago (the southern part of Thornhill) to those built in the 2000’s (northern part of Thornhill). Known for it’s wonderful parks, outdoor water play areas and excellent public schools, the community (especially Thornhill Woods and the Valleys of Thornhill) attract many young families. While York region transit is well-regarded, one is often more dependent on a personal vehicle in York Region versus the city of Toronto.