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Wed Jun 24 · 10:00 AM Museum Admission Wed Jun 24 · 12:00 PM Escape Tour - The Missing Cup Adventure - June - Noon Wed Jun 24 · 6:00 PM Escape Tour - The Missing Cup Adventure - June - Evenings 2026-06-24 EPIC Board Match 2026⚡Presented by RPIA ⚡ Board Networking Event Wed Jun 24 · 6:30 PM Palestine Forever! Wed Jun 24 · 7:00 PM Wolfmother - 20th Anniversary at History Toronto Wed Jun 24 · 7:30 PM 2026 June Pomegranate Meeting Wed Jun 24 · 7:30 PM Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues

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Thornlea, Ontario

Thornlea in Thornlea, ON — shopping, parks, food.

Carl Reesor James House · 5 parks & green spaces · 3 places to eat

Transit-friendlyGreen & outdoorsy
open now 17 places mapped 30 events this week
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What should we do?

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Find your kind of day

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What's it like to live in Thornlea?

Is Thornlea a good place to live?

Thornlea is a somewhat walkable neighbourhood in Thornlea (Walk Score 50/100 — some errands on foot). Homes for sale here run a median of about $829,000. There is 1 school within the area. 33 transit stops nearby. It's close to major roads, so expect some traffic noise. And 12 parks and green spaces, 3 places to eat, and 7 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.

What are homes like in Thornlea?

There are 21 homes for sale in and around Thornlea, priced from $619,900 to $1,999,000 (median about $829,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What schools are in Thornlea?

There is 1 school in and around Thornlea including Stornoway Crescent Public School. See the guide below for what's closest.

What is Thornlea known for?

Thornlea is known locally for landmarks like Carl Reesor James House, its 3-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Thornlea this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Thornlea, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Thornlea best for?

Based on what's here, Thornlea suits families and the outdoors.

Choose your own adventure - Thornlea

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    Three hand-picked days through Thornlea, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Bayview Reservoir Park Park
    3. Lunch Wild Wing Chicken
    4. Treat Pizza Nova Pizza
    5. Browse Guardsman Automotive Inc Car Repair
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Huntington Trail 1.2 km
    2. Picnic Windy Hill Park Park
    3. Run around Valley View Park Park
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Carl Reesor James House No
    2. Local shop Baygreen Convenience Store Convenience
    3. Tonight Museum Admission Wed Jun 24 · 10:00 AM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

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    What it costs to live in Thornlea

    From homes on the market right now in and around Thornlea.

    $829,000Median list price
    $718,800 – $1,749,000Typical range
    21Homes for sale
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    Schools in Thornlea

    1 school mapped in and around Thornlea, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.

    Could you live here?

    Falling for Thornlea? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Thornlea and the surrounding area.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Thornlea?

    Thornlea has 5 parks and green spaces, 3 places to eat, and landmarks like Carl Reesor James House. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Thornlea?

    Most of Thornlea is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Thornlea?

    Thornlea sits in Thornlea, Ontario, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Thornlea?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Thornlea, and can connect you with a local agent.

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