In This Guide
Key TakeAways
- Right next to Scarborough's civic heart: Bendale sits immediately south of the Scarborough Civic Centre, a Raymond Moriyama-designed landmark, and Scarborough Town Centre, one of Canada's largest shopping malls.
- Named for a Scottish mountain: the neighbourhood's original name, Benlomond, referenced Ben Lomond in the Scottish Highlands, before being shortened to Bendale in 1881.
- Also known as Cedarbrae: the neighbourhood carries multiple historic names, including Cedarbrae and Midland Park, still in local use today.
- A genuine mix of detached homes and apartments: generous lots with private drives and garages sit alongside high-rise apartment buildings throughout the community.
- Thomson Memorial Park anchors the neighbourhood: a genuine centrepoint for the community, following the banks of West Highland Creek.
Bendale: At A Glance
Why You’ll Love Bendale
Lifestyle
Bendale offers a genuinely central Scarborough lifestyle, blending residential streets with immediate access to major shopping, dining, and civic amenities. Progress Avenue's multicultural eatery corridor and long-running local favourites like the Bendale Restaurant give the neighbourhood real character alongside its big-box convenience.
Location
Bendale is centred on the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road, generally bounded by Midland Avenue, McCowan Road, Lawrence Avenue, and West Highland Creek. The neighbourhood sits immediately south of the Scarborough Civic Centre and Scarborough Town Centre, giving residents genuine walking or short-drive access to the borough's commercial and civic core.
Housing
Most homes were built through the 1950s and 60s, many on generous lots with private drives, garages, or carports, alongside a substantial layer of high-rise apartment buildings. That combination gives Bendale a genuine range of housing styles within a compact, centrally located community.
Bendale: Highs & Lows
❤️ What Residents Love
- Immediate proximity to Scarborough Town Centre and the Civic Centre
- Thomson Memorial Park’s setting along West Highland Creek
- A genuine mix of housing styles within a compact area
- Progress Avenue’s multicultural dining corridor
- Access to the Scarborough Health Network close by
- A truly central location within Scarborough
🕵️ Things to Consider
- Proximity to Scarborough Town Centre means more traffic on some main roads
- Housing stock is fully post-1950s, with little older architecture
- Some streets closer to Highway 401 experience road noise
- The area immediately north of Ellesmere is a distinct, denser district rather than part of Bendale itself
- Shopping-adjacent living means less quiet than more residential Scarborough neighbourhoods
- New residents should confirm exact school catchments given the neighbourhood’s central location
Who Is Bendale Best For?
| Buyer Profile | Why It's a Good Fit |
|---|---|
| First-Time Buyers | Bendale's substantial apartment stock offers a genuinely accessible way into a centrally located Scarborough neighbourhood. |
| Families | Local schools, Thomson Memorial Park, and proximity to the Scarborough Health Network support day-to-day family life. |
| Professionals | Proximity to Scarborough Centre Station and TTC bus routes supports a range of commutes without a long drive. |
| Investors | A central, shopping-adjacent location supports steady long-term rental and resale demand. |
| Downsizers | Bendale's apartment stock offers genuine lower-maintenance living close to major shopping and services. |
| Retirees | Walking access to Scarborough Town Centre, the Civic Centre, and Thomson Memorial Park suits an active, low-car lifestyle. |
| Luxury Buyers | Not a natural fit — this is a working, centrally located neighbourhood rather than a premium destination. |
Bendale Homes for Sale
Bendale is a mature central Scarborough neighbourhood featuring classic 1950s bungalows, top-rated schools, and major urban green spaces like Thomson Memorial Park. Anchored by the Scarborough Health Network General Hospital, it is a premier destination for healthcare workers and growing families.
Whether you’re searching for your first home, upgrading to more space, or looking for an investment property, Bendale is a well-established neighbourhood in western Scarborough known for its beautiful combination of residential peace and commercial convenience. The property market features an attractive mix of mid-century single-family bungalows, larger split-levels, and modern luxury high-rise condominium developments close to the highway. Providing direct access to Highway 401 and the Agincourt GO line, it appeals heavily to busy professionals. offers a wide range of housing options. Browse the latest MLS® listings below to explore available detached homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
Bendale Housing Snapshot
Bendale’s housing stock reflects its postwar development — most homes were built through the 1950s and 60s on generous lots with private drives, garages, or carports, alongside a genuine layer of high-rise apartment buildings that grew up around the neighbourhood’s central Scarborough location.
That combination gives Bendale real flexibility for different buyer types. Detached homes suit families wanting more space close to Thomson Memorial Park and local schools, while the neighbourhood’s apartment stock offers lower-maintenance living within walking distance of Scarborough Town Centre and the Civic Centre.
Development activity here is closely tied to the neighbourhood’s proximity to Scarborough’s civic and commercial core. Bendale’s most significant long-term asset remains its location — immediately adjacent to Scarborough Town Centre, the Civic Centre, and Scarborough Centre Station, infrastructure that continues to anchor the area’s appeal.
Bendale Market Trends
Across the Greater Toronto Area, TRREB reported 5,995 sales in July 2026, down 0.9% year-over-year, alongside 14,484 new listings (down 17.8% YoY) and an average price of $1,003,956 (down 4.5% YoY). The City of Toronto outperformed the wider region, with sales up 2.4% YoY to 2,242.
Bendale saw moderate activity in July: 22 sales across all property types combined, averaging $676,355 (median $647,500), against 51 new listings, closing at 96% of asking price after roughly five weeks on market. With 113 active listings against those 22 sales, the market ran notably soft this period, favouring buyers.
Toronto Bendale Market Trends
| Type | Active*** |
|---|---|
| Detached | 12 |
| Semi-Detached | — |
| Townhouse | 1 |
| Condo Apt | 17 |
This month's data source reports July sales for Bendale combined across all property types rather than broken out individually, so a per-type Sales/Avg Price/DOM/SP-LP breakdown isn't available this month. Active listings by type (above) come from a separate snapshot export. "Townhouse" reflects 1 Attached/Row Townhouse listing — no Semi-Detached or Condo Townhouse activity was recorded.
*Habistat data for this report includes LDOM (Listing Days on Market) rather than the TRREB-standard PDOM figure — shown here as Avg. LDOM and not directly comparable to PDOM-based figures elsewhere on this site. **This figure (113) is Habistat's own native "# Active Listings" and "MOI" (5.14) columns from its Historical Stats export for Bendale, all property types combined. ***A separate active-only Statistics & Counts snapshot for Bendale showed only 30 active listings by type — noticeably lower than the Historical Stats figure of 113. We're showing both: the Historical Stats total (113) in the hero card as the more purpose-built source for this metric, and the Statistics & Counts breakdown by type in the table, flagged here rather than silently reconciled. Data believed reliable but not guaranteed. Source: The Habistat, Toronto E09 – Bendale, July 1–31, 2026 (Historical Stats, all property types) and a separate active-listings snapshot, July 2026.
Schools Near Bendale
Use TDSB's Find My School tool to confirm the exact catchment for any specific address in Bendale.
In Bendale
Nearby (per HoodQ's school-finder results for Bendale addresses)
St. Andrews Public School (TDSB), St. Albert Catholic School, St. Victor Catholic School, and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (all TCDSB) are listed as serving Bendale addresses, but we couldn't independently confirm they sit physically inside the neighbourhood's boundary — check TDSB's tool above or contact TCDSB directly to confirm the right option for a specific address.
Bendale's former secondary school, Bendale Business and Technical Institute (previously Bendale Vocational School / Bendale Secondary School), closed permanently in 2019 and is no longer operating.
Map results are pulled live from Google Places within roughly 1.5km of central Bendale and may include schools outside the neighbourhood's exact boundary or catchment — use this as a visual companion to the verified list above, not a replacement for it.
Parks & Recreation In Bendale
Thomson Memorial Park is the genuine centrepoint of Bendale's outdoor life, following the banks of West Highland Creek right through the community.
Thomson Memorial Park
- Set along West Highland Creek
- A genuine community centrepoint
- Central Brimley Road location
- Walking and green space close to home
West Highland Creek Corridor
- A natural creek corridor along the boundary
- Connects toward the wider Highland Creek watershed
- A quieter counterpoint to the neighbourhood's shopping district
- Complements Thomson Memorial Park
Albert Campbell Square
- Adjacent to the Scarborough Civic Centre
- Hosts community events and gatherings
- A short walk from Bendale's northern streets
- Part of Scarborough's civic core
Scarborough Health Network
- Major health services close by
- A significant local employer
- Convenient access for residents
- Adds institutional stability to the area
Transit & Commuting in Bendale
Bendale benefits from genuine proximity to Scarborough’s civic and transit core, with Scarborough Centre Station and numerous TTC bus routes just north of the neighbourhood’s boundary.
🚇 Public Transit
Scarborough Centre Station, just north of Bendale, connects to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and numerous TTC bus routes serving the wider Scarborough Centre area. Bendale’s own streets are served by additional bus routes along Lawrence Avenue and Brimley Road, giving residents multiple paths toward regional transit connections.
🚗 Driving
Highway 401 forms part of the neighbourhood’s boundary, giving residents genuinely direct access to the broader GTA highway network. Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road serve as the main arterial routes through the heart of Bendale, with McCowan Road and Midland Avenue as additional connectors.
🚶 Walking & Cycling
The area around Scarborough Town Centre and the Civic Centre offers genuine walkability, with shopping, civic services, and transit all within reach on foot for northern Bendale residents. Thomson Memorial Park and the West Highland Creek corridor add walkable green space, though much of the neighbourhood’s residential area remains more car-oriented.
Commuting Insight: Bendale
| Destination | Drive* | Transit* |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Toronto (Union Station) | ~25-30 min | ~40-50 min (bus/LRT + subway) |
| Scarborough Centre Station | ~5 min | Short walk from northern Bendale |
| Kennedy Station (Line 2) | ~10-15 min | Bus or LRT connection |
| Highway 401 | Borders the neighbourhood | — |
*Times are approximate and vary with traffic and time of day.
Shopping & Dining in Bendale
Few Scarborough neighbourhoods offer shopping access like Bendale's — Scarborough Town Centre, one of Canada's largest shopping malls, sits immediately adjacent to the community.
🛍️ Local Shopping
Scarborough Town Centre, just north of Bendale, offers over 220 stores and services and ranks among the largest shopping centres in Toronto's east end, giving residents genuinely major retail access without a long drive.
🍴 Dining and Cafés
Progress Avenue is home to a genuine corridor of multicultural eateries, while long-running local favourites like the Bendale Restaurant on Lawrence Avenue add neighbourhood character alongside the mall's extensive dining options.
🛒 Nearby Shopping Destinations
Scarborough Town Centre itself houses a wide range of well-known restaurants and retailers, while the Scarborough Civic Centre and Albert Campbell Square area add further amenities close to the neighbourhood's northern edge.
| Destination | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Scarborough Town Centre (adjacent) | Over 220 stores and services, one of Toronto's largest shopping centres |
| Progress Avenue | A corridor of multicultural restaurants and eateries |
| Bendale Restaurant (Lawrence Ave) | A long-running neighbourhood diner favourite |
| Scarborough Civic Centre area (adjacent) | Civic services and Albert Campbell Square events |
| Scarborough Health Network (nearby) | Major health services and employment presence |
Bendale: Future Growth & Development
🛈 Growth Corridor
Bendale’s growth story is tied to its neighbour, Scarborough City Centre, which continues to see intensification as one of Toronto’s designated urban growth centres outside downtown. That ongoing development just north of Bendale supports the neighbourhood’s long-term value even without major redevelopment inside Bendale’s own residential streets.
🏠 New Housing & Development Proposals
There’s no large-scale residential redevelopment specifically proposed within Bendale’s own boundary at this time. The neighbourhood’s housing stock remains stable, with its mix of detached homes and apartment buildings continuing to serve a broad range of buyers close to Scarborough’s civic and commercial core.
🏆 Infrastructure & Community Initiatives
Scarborough Centre Station and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT continue to anchor transit infrastructure just north of the neighbourhood, while Thomson Memorial Park remains Bendale’s core green-space asset. The Scarborough Health Network’s continued presence nearby adds institutional stability alongside the neighbourhood’s residential streets.
| Area of Change | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Scarborough City Centre (adjacent) | Ongoing intensification as a designated urban growth centre |
| Bendale’s residential streets | Stable, with no major redevelopment currently proposed |
| Scarborough Centre Station (nearby) | Continues as a key transit and LRT connection point |
| Thomson Memorial Park | Remains the neighbourhood’s core green-space anchor |
| Scarborough Health Network (nearby) | Continued major institutional and employment presence |
Overall, Bendale’s outlook benefits from its neighbour’s momentum — as Scarborough City Centre continues to develop as a major urban hub, Bendale’s residential streets remain well-positioned just south of that growth.
Bendale: My Local Perspective
Bendale’s location is genuinely hard to beat within Scarborough. Very few residential neighbourhoods sit this close to a borough’s civic core — the Scarborough Civic Centre, designed by a genuinely notable Canadian architect, and one of the country’s largest shopping malls are both practically at Bendale’s doorstep.
What I find most compelling here is how that proximity translates into everyday convenience without turning the neighbourhood itself into a commercial district. Bendale’s residential streets, many still on generous 1950s and 60s lots, stay genuinely livable while offering walking access to amenities most Scarborough neighbourhoods require a drive to reach.
The value proposition is straightforward: central Scarborough location, genuine housing variety, and long-term stability tied to one of the borough’s most established commercial and civic hubs. This isn’t a neighbourhood chasing new development — it’s one that’s already positioned next to where Scarborough’s growth is happening.
Bendale may appeal to:
- Buyers who want walking access to major shopping and civic services
- First-time buyers targeting the neighbourhood’s apartment stock
- Families drawn to Thomson Memorial Park and local schools
- Commuters who value proximity to Scarborough Centre Station and the LRT