Downtown Toronto Shared Apartment

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Enjoy a Toronto accommodation in the heart of vibrant downtown

Experience the ultimate blend of comfort, convenience and community

Experience the buzz of Toronto’s vibrant downtown at EC’s Downtown Toronto Shared Apartments, perfectly situated in the Yonge and Bloor neighborhood. This dynamic area, known as the “Bloor Street Culture Corridor,” offers a rich blend of cultural attractions, luxury shopping, and bustling city energy. Nestled near the University of Toronto campus and steps from Toronto’s main subway station, this location ensures you’re never far from the city’s museums, galleries, and iconic landmarks.

Designed for comfort and convenience, these contemporary apartments feature single rooms, fully equipped kitchens, study spaces, and smart TVs. Shared spaces like the communal lounge, theater room, and yoga area create opportunities to relax, connect, and thrive. Live in the heart of it all while enjoying the perfect balance of independence and community.

Room type

Single Economy Room

Bathroom

Shared (Bath/shower share ratio: 3:1)

Board status

Self-catering

Available

Year-round

Arrival and departure

Saturday/Saturday

Residence overview

Your home-away-from-home experience with EC

Your neighborhood

These modern and contemporary apartments are in Toronto’s Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood, in the heart of downtown Toronto, where you will find a bustling mix of luxury boutiques and flagship retail spaces, office buildings and high-end condos, and Toronto’s main subway station, which can take you everywhere in this fantastic city. Set against the northern edge of the University of Toronto campus, this area attracts students from all over the world and is known as the “Bloor Street Culture Corridor,” because it is brimming with art galleries, museums, and cultural attractions.

Key Features

Lift

Yoga Area

Theatre room

wheelchair accessible

24/7 security

ROKU TV Streaming

Communal Lounge

Laundry room

Your Accommodation

Each apartment includes comfortable, high-quality furnishings, a fully-equipped kitchen with major appliances and kitchenware, a dining area, study desk, smart TV and Netflix. You can choose from two room options: a single room or a standard economy single room. The standard single room has the largest floor plan and has a large window which allows for plenty of natural light. The standard economy single room has a window that faces the common area, rather than an outside view. Both options have a shared bath. The building itself provides lots of spaces for socializing, including a communal lounge and kitchen, a theatre room and a yoga area.

Room Options

Single room with shared bathroom

Room Furnishings

Twin Bed, Nightstand, Armoire or closet, Shelf, Kitchen utensils, Ben linens

Common Areas

Free Wi-Fi , Lift, Communal Lounge, Communal kitchen, 24/7 security, Laundry facilities, Cleaning service, Theatre room, Yoga area, ROKU TV Streaming, Wheelchair accessible

Laundry

Washing Machines (13) and dryers (13) are available in the building’s laundry room downstairs. Washing is $3.25 per load and drying is $2.00 per load. Students can load their laundry card with funds so that they can use the washing machines and dryers in the laundry room. Cleaning service – once per month for common areas only.

House rules

Arrival procedures

Please keep in mind that you will stay in an apartment building without a front desk. Please follow our arrival procedure to ensure a smooth check-in. Please send your flight details or an estimated time of arrival as soon as known. Phone, Email, or Send us a WhatsApp message when you arrive at the airport or when you are en route to the apartment.
Contact Numbers:
+1 416 731 0619
+1 416 871 1026
+1 416 879 9227
Email: info@harringtonhousing.com

Airport pickup

Please arrive at the airport between 05:00 am and 23:00 pm. Late/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation. To book an airport transfer, please provide your flight number, arrival time, terminal and airport of origin – minimum 2 weeks in advance.

At the airport, you will meet an EC transportation representative holding an EC sign outside the arrivals gate. If after 10 minutes you cannot see the EC representative, just call 416 209 8331 (from the information desk or a mobile phone). (Useful phrase to use: Hi, my name is [your name]. I am from [your home country]. My student number is [###]. I cannot find my EC representative. I am at the information desk.) If you miss your flight or if it is delayed, notify EC by calling 416 209 8331 (from the information desk or a mobile phone) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost. (Useful phrase to use: My name is [your name] I am from [your home country] My student number is [###] and my flight has been changed. My new flight number is [###] arriving at [time].

Other ways to get to your residence

Walk to the UP Express station at Pearson Airport, pay $12.00 cash, and take the train for 25 minutes (3 stops) to Union Station.

Exit the train and walk to Union subway station. (5 minutes)

Board line 1(Yong-University) subway to Bloor-Yonge station (6 stops, 9 minutes)

Transfer line 2 (Yong-Danforth) subway to Sherbourne Station (non-stop, 3 minutes)

Walk to 561 Sherbourne on Sherbourne Street (260 m, 3 minutes)

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Journey to school

Arrival and Departure

Arrival day: Saturday (You must book the room from Saturday but can check-in on Sunday)
Check-in: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

There is no option for early or late check-in. This residence does not have storage space for your luggage, so if you do arrive early, you will need to keep your belongings with you until your room is available.

Departure day: Saturday

Check-out: 11:00 am.

Departure procedure:

Please watch our orientation video prior to your arrival
When you check out, please leave your keys on your desk in your room. If the keys are not returned, there is a charge for lost keys- $25 charge for lost keys $50 charge for lost fobs.

Address

Downtown Toronto Shared Apartments

561 Sherbourne St,

Toronto, ON M4X 1W6

Canada

Phone number: +1 672 200 5924

Journey to school

By Metro (approximately 25 minutes) or by cycle (approximately 30 minutes)

Gallery

Discover all that Toronto has to offer with new friends from all over the world.

*Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.

House Rules

Students must be 18 years or older
Suites are mixed gender
No smoking. No pets. No Partying.
No overnight guests
Due to health and safety regulations, bedroom doors in shared accommodation do not have locks
Students arriving in EC accommodation between 22.00 – 08.00 may be asked to book alternative accommodation for their first night. This is to ensure students’ safety on arrival.
While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee a language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate and be respectful and inclusive of others.

Resident belongings

EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag.
Students are required to follow EC Student Code of Conduct, failure to do so can result in termination of the accommodation.

For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to EC accommodation policy.

Cancellations

Cancellation prior to arrival

Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked and the accommodation placement fee.

Cancellation after arrival

Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply.  After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs.

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FAQS

Can I keep staying at my student accommodation in Toronto after my EC English course?

The accommodation is only available for the duration of the course. Accommodation is usually booked from Saturday to Saturday.

For my homestay student accommodation in Toronto, how do you assign the host family?

This is based on availability and any specific requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.

Which type of student accommodation in Toronto should I choose?

Choosing a Toronto accommodation type depends on your lifestyle preferences. If you want to practice your English with a local Toronto family over homecooked meals, you should consider a homestay. If you want more independence and connection with other students, a shared apartment may be the perfect choice.