3170 Erin Mills Parkway

Even without being made entirely of glass, the Windows on the Green Condos manages to appear extremely contemporary. The building, with its sleek stone and stucco façade, was constructed in 2015 by Vandyk. And while there are 150 homes throughout the 3170 Erin Mills Parkway, the low-rise edifice rises to just 4 storeys tall.

As 3170 Erin Mills is rather small, the list of amenities chosen by Vandyk had to be carefully selected. There may not be a rock climbing wall or a bowling alley in the building, but residents do have access to a gym, party room, and media room, a rooftop terrace, courtyard, and barbecues, as well as visitor parking.

Units start at around 600 and reach to 1,300 square feet, and contain one bedroom, one bedroom plus a den, two bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus a den. While none of the homes at 3170 Erin Mills are gargantuan, what these suites lack in size, they make up for in style.

Contemporary finishes feature throughout the building, with granite kitchen countertops and engineered hardwood flooring the norm. Suites also come equipped with storage lockers and parking spaces, and every balcony has a gas hookup for a barbecue.

Prospective residents interested in the cream of the crop can check out the penthouse loft collection at Windows on the Green. These suites boast 19-foot ceilings (yes, you read that right), spacious terraces, and upscale finishes.

Situated far from the centre of Mississauga, the Erin Mills neighbourhood is calm and quiet with its winding streets and abundance of parks. Living at 3170 Erin Mills, for example, means being able to walk to Brookmede Park, while adventurous residents can explore the area via the Glen Erin and 5th Line Trails.

When it comes time to stock up on groceries, those living at Windows on the Green can head over to the commercial centre at Erin Mills and Burmanthorpe. In addition to a No Frills, this mall is home to a WalMart, a Shoppers Drug Mart, and numerous specialty retail stores.

Travelling around Mississauga is easy, especially with an address like 3170 Erin Mills. Residents who drive can head south down Erin Mills in order to hop onto the QEW, or they can use the same road to reach the 403 to the north. The 13 Glen Erin MiWay bus also stops right outside the building, making life that much easier for residents without cars.