123 Parkway Forest Drive

VIA123 is one of those North York condos that feels as though it was built for the downtown core. Although the address might read 123 Parkway Forest Drive, the aesthetics and the overall atmosphere are undeniably urban.

Perhaps this metropolitan vibe has to do with the fact that 123 Parkway Forest is a rather new addition to the market. The 20-storey tower was constructed in 2017 by Rhapsody Property Management Services, and contains a grand total of 200 Toronto condos.

Life at VIA123 means much more than spending one’s spare time in a contemporary condo suite, though. Residents also have access to a party room, café, and rooftop terrace. Active types might be found hanging out in the building’s gym or shooting hoops on the outdoor basketball courts. And on top of all that, the building also boasts a playground, bike parking and a bike repair station, and underground parking.

123 Parkway Forest Dr is well suited to all sorts of residents, from single professionals to newlyweds, families, and even empty nesters. The building is comprised of one bedroom, one bedroom plus den, two bedroom, and three bedroom plus den suites, plus a handful of four bedroom, semi-detached townhouses spread out over three floors.

The homes at 123 Parkway Forest are just modern enough without feeling cold. Sleek elements like stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops are juxtaposed with warmer features, such as laminate wood flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows. And best of all, each and every unit in the building contains a private outdoor space of its own.

123 Parkway Forest Dr is situated in the Henry Farm neighbourhood, which reaches from the 401 to Sheppard Avenue East, and from the Don River to Victoria Park Avenue.

Although 123 Parkway Forest is just around the corner from two major highways, the parks along the banks of the Don River really help to make this neighbourhood delightful. Just west of the building are green spaces like Havenbrook park, Villaways Park, and Moatfield Farm Park. Residents can stroll along the Betty Sutherland Trail or work on their backhand at the Henry Farm Tennis Club, while those who are serious about golf can purchase a membership at the Donalda Club, just a short drive south from 123 Parkway Forest.

Residents hoping to engage in some retail therapy are in luck, as the CF Fairview Mall is just across the street from VIA123. Shopping sprees can also be followed by dinner and a movie — without having to leave the mall. The big-box stores located around Leslie and Sheppard also make life easier for residents: there’s an IKEA for those planning to redecorate, a MEC for those who need gear for their next outdoor adventure, and a Canadian Tire for everything else.

As previously mentioned, drivers living at 123 Parkway Forest have access to not one, but two major highways. Those heading toward the downtown core can hop onto the Don Valley Parkway, while the 401 is convenient for anyone with destinations to the east or the west.

Residents without cars of their own can still get around the area — and the city for that matter — with ease. Don Mills Station on the Sheppard subway line takes just 5 minutes to reach by foot, and once there residents can ride four stops west in order to connect onto the Yonge line.