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Observatory

Part of the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Observatory is a neighbourhood within Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Transportation

Observatory permits house buyers to travel using various means of transportation. With 2 rapid transit stations (Yonge / Weldrick and Yonge / 16th-Carrville) with access to the Viva Blue, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, Observatory is transit friendly. It is also convenient for pedestrians to navigate Observatory; many daily needs can be met by walking. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in Observatory.

Services

Schools and daycares are very easy to walk to from anywhere in Observatory. At the primary level, there are both public and private schools. As far as food is concerned, the closest supermarket in Observatory is usually only a short walk away. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and residents benefit from a few cafes as well.

Character

Observatory offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is quiet overall, as the streets are usually tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line. Lastly, green spaces are very well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, making it easy to access them.

Housing

In Observatory, roughly 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the dwellings in Observatory and the rest are rented. This part of the town did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new dwellings in this neighbourhood was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.