Toronto Area: The Ravine Condos

Beautiful, sprawling backyards aren’t just for houses anymore. Typically, a big greenspace is an asset only suburban homes could enjoy, while condo owners are left to their little strip of outdoor amenity space. Compromise is no longer a hurdle for buyers of Urban Capital and ALIT Developments' newest master-planned community, The Ravine Condos. The new development, named after its most incredible natural amenity, is gracefully set amongst 13 acres of rolling greenbelt heartland on York Mills Road overlooking the Don Valley.

At The Ravine’s doorstep is the sprawling Brookbanks Park, where birdwatchers will find over 102 species of birds to track, along with collections of owls and foxes, who find their home amongst tranquil rivers, well-maintained trails and expansive woodsy land. Families can spend their weekends exploring their surroundings, be it hiking, cycling, enjoying the new playground and splash pad, or throwing a ball around.

An affordable, convenient and tranquil home is available without compromising location. The Ravine is conveniently serviced by major freeways including the Don Valley Parkway and Hwy. 401, strategically located south of the bottleneck at DVP/401 interchange. Transit access to downtown is only 30 minutes via the TTC Express Bus that stops in front of the building. Located at 1213 York Mills Rd., The Ravine is attracting families who don’t want to choose between location and outdoor space.

The Ravine’s rolling landscape is comprised of the picturesque Brookbanks Park and Deerlick Creek – a large slice of Toronto’s sought-after park space in the York Mills area. The first phase of the development will include 336 units in 29 storeys, with The Ravine community eventually totaling seven distinctive buildings carefully placed along the perimeter of the natural parklands.

On-site condo amenities encourage the enjoyment of the outdoors. With inspiration taken from Frank Lloyd Wright’s use of natural materials, The Ravine brings the outdoors in to celebrate the gorgeous surroundings. The eighth-floor rooftop terrace welcomes family gatherings with a lounge, barbecue station and fire pit – all with picture-perfect views of Toronto’s nearby downtown core. For larger gatherings like birthdays or holidays, there is also the Cecconi Simone-designed party room lounge, which leads to an outdoor terrace that recreates a European-inspired café patio with street-level views. The dog washing bay and dedicated outdoor yoga studio are also great assets for the active set.

The building is conducive to families of all sizes with a range of suite sizes, plus floor plans purposefully designed to be combined for extra-large family suites. Whatever size the unit, one thing is certain – backyards in Toronto don’t come any bigger than the lush acreage at the foot of The Ravine.