In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
L'Amoreaux is a family-friendly neighbourhood with a suburban feel and tree-lined streets.
L'Amoreaux offers a variety of homes, including single-family houses, townhomes, and mid to high-rise apartments.
L'Amoreaux is home to a vibrant community of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and various age groups.
You'll love the great schools, numerous parks, and convenient access to amenities in L'Amoreaux.
L'Amoreaux has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. L'Amoreaux is named after Josue L'Amoreaux (1738–1834), a French Huguenot loyalist who settled there. The area is a suburban residential neighbourhood predominantly of single-family detached homes and townhomes, dating from the late 1950s, as well as some mid to high-rise apartment buildings and condominiums. The area contains many tree-lined streets, huge sidewalks, and winding roads. The eastern edge of the neighbourhood is known as Clarks Corners.
People & Families in L'Amoreaux
Families with kids make up 50% of households in L'Amoreaux, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 20% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 158 different ethnic origins, and 69% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
15,610
Neighbourhood Population
45,233
Household Size
- 1 person - 20%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 20%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 49%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 20%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 39%
- East Indian - 7%
- Canadian - 6%
- Sri Lankan - 6%
- English - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 11%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 13%
L'Amoreaux Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 21 public schools, 12 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Fine Arts, Gifted/Talented Program, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
21
Catholic Schools
12
Private Schools
1
Public
- Henry Kelsey Senior Public School
- Agincourt Collegiate Institute
- Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School
- Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
- Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Silver Springs Public School
- L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
- Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute
- Fairglen Junior Public School
- Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute
- J. B. Tyrrell Senior Public School
- John Buchan Senior Public School
- Brookmill Boulevard Junior Public School
- Highland Heights Junior Public School
- Beverly Glen Junior Public School
- Timberbank Junior Public School
- Chester Le Junior Public School
- Bridlewood Junior Public School
- North Bridlewood Junior Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
Catholic
- ÉÉC Saint-Jean-de-Lalande
- Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School
- Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Academy
- Holy Spirit Catholic School
- St. Aidan Catholic School
- St. Gerald Catholic School
- ÉÉC Sainte-Madeleine
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
- St. Henry Catholic School
- St. Sylvester Catholic School
- ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche
Private
Having Fun in L'Amoreaux
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 14 parks in L'Amoreaux, with 70 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
70
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 11
- Dog Park - 1
- Pools - 2
- Tennis Courts - 5
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 12
- Sports Fields - 24
- Tracks - 2
- Splash Pads - 3
- Sports Courts - 3
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in L'Amoreaux
There are 225 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Agincourt GO. In L'Amoreaux, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 71%
- Commute to another city - 28%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 63%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 22%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in L'Amoreaux
In this neighbourhood, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 10%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Manufacturing - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 50% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
L'Amoreaux Homes
In L'Amoreaux, there are mostly condos and townhouses. L'Amoreaux has a consistent population, with 35% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 23%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 15%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 45%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 34%
- Not condominium - 65%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 14%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 31%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 27%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 63%
- 1981 to 1990 - 14%
- 1991 to 2000 - 7%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 7%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 65%
- Renter - 34%