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Best forFamilies, professionals and first-time condo buyers who want everything close by.

Types of homesCondos around Square One and Port Credit; townhouses and semis in Meadowvale, Erin Mills and Churchill Meadows; detached homes in Lorne Park, Mineola and Streetsville.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Lakeshore West line (Port Credit, Clarkson) and Milton line (Cooksville, Erindale, Streetsville, Meadowvale), MiWay buses and quick access to the 401, 403, QEW and Pearson Airport.

What locals loveSquare One, the Port Credit waterfront, Streetsville's historic main street, Erindale Park, and one of the most diverse mixes of cultures, cuisines and places of worship in the country.

Best forGrowing families, multi-generational households and investors looking for legal basement apartments.

Types of homesNewer detached and semi-detached homes in Mount Pleasant, Credit Valley, Castlemore and Springdale; townhouses across the city; many homes with separate-entrance basements.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Kitchener line (Bramalea, Brampton, Mount Pleasant), Züm rapid buses, and easy access to the 410, 407 and 401.

What locals loveGage Park, Chinguacousy Park, Heart Lake Conservation Area, a vibrant food scene, and many gurdwaras, mandirs, mosques and churches.

Best forFamilies focused on schools, and buyers looking for a quieter, established community.

Types of homesExecutive detached homes in Glen Abbey, Joshua Creek and Old Oakville; newer townhomes and detached homes north of Dundas Street; condos near the downtown and GO station.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Lakeshore West line (Oakville, Bronte), plus the QEW, 403 and 407.

What locals loveDowntown Oakville and the harbour, Bronte Village, lakefront parks, Glen Abbey Golf Club and well-regarded public and private schools.

Best forFirst-time buyers and young families wanting a newer home for their budget.

Types of homesMostly newer townhouses, semis and detached homes built over the last 20 years, plus a small number of condos.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Milton line (with peak-hour service) and quick access to the 401 and 407.

What locals loveKelso and Rattlesnake Point conservation areas, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, and a walkable historic downtown on Main Street.

Best forDownsizers, commuters to Toronto or Hamilton, and families who love the outdoors.

Types of homesEstablished detached homes and bungalows in Aldershot and Roseland, newer homes in Alton Village, and lakeside condos downtown.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Lakeshore West line (Aldershot, Burlington, Appleby) and the QEW, 403 and 407.

What locals loveSpencer Smith Park, the Brant Street pier, Royal Botanical Gardens and escarpment trails.

Best forBuyers who want space — bigger lots, estate homes and a quieter pace of life.

Types of homesEstate homes and acreages in the countryside, detached homes in Bolton and Caledon East, and newer communities near Mayfield Road.

Getting aroundNo GO train in town yet; most residents drive, using Highways 10, 50 and 410 and the 427 extension.

What locals loveThe Caledon Trailway, Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, the Cheltenham Badlands and small-town main streets.

Best forFamilies wanting a slower pace and more house for the money, within reach of Brampton and Mississauga.

Types of homesDetached and semi-detached homes in Georgetown, Acton and Glen Williams, with some newer subdivisions.

Getting aroundGO Transit's Kitchener line (Georgetown, Acton) and Highways 7 and 401.

What locals loveGeorgetown's historic Main Street, Glen Williams village, Hungry Hollow and nearby conservation areas.

Best forFamilies, investors in new condos, and commuters who want subway access.

Types of homesNew condos around Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and townhouses and detached homes in Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg and Thornhill.

Getting aroundTTC Line 1 subway to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, GO Transit's Barrie line (Rutherford, Maple), and the 400, 407 and 427.

What locals loveCanada's Wonderland, Vaughan Mills, the McMichael gallery in Kleinburg and plenty of parks.

Best forBuyers who want a Toronto address, quick downtown access and established neighbourhoods.

Types of homesLakeshore condos in Humber Bay and Mimico, bungalows and detached homes in Islington, the Kingsway and Rexdale.

Getting aroundTTC Line 2 subway, GO Transit's Lakeshore West and Kitchener lines, plus the Gardiner, 427 and 401. Note: City of Toronto land transfer tax applies here.

What locals loveHumber Bay Park, the Lakeshore waterfront trail, Bloor West shops and Centennial Park.