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Crosstown LRT Opens, Transforming Toronto's Real Estate Landscape

2/21/2026

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The Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) opened after 15 years of construction, benefiting transit riders and spurring growth in Canada.
Real estate broker Cameron Forbes of REMAX Realtron Realty Inc. says the Crosstown positively affects real estate, especially in overlooked areas.
He notes Clairlea-Birchmount and Don Mills-Victoria Village are gaining interest, while Leaside will change less due to its desirability.
REMAX identifies areas as the city’s next neighborhoods to watch.

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Story summary

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) opened after 15 years of construction, benefiting transit riders and spurring growth in Canada.
Real estate broker Cameron Forbes of REMAX Realtron Realty Inc. says the Crosstown positively affects real estate, especially in overlooked areas.
He notes Clairlea-Birchmount and Don Mills-Victoria Village are gaining interest, while Leaside will change less due to its desirability.
REMAX identifies areas as the city’s next neighborhoods to watch.