Life at The Garden Series (Building B): A Breath of Fresh Air in Scarborough

Let’s be honest: finding a modern condo in Toronto that doesn’t feel like a shoe box—and doesn’t cost a million dollars—is getting harder every day. That’s exactly the gap The Garden Series (Building B) is trying to fill.
Located at 3445 Sheppard Avenue East, this isn’t a flashy downtown skyscraper. It’s a practical, community-focused sanctuary in the Tam O’Shanter neighborhood. It’s designed for people who want the modern finishes of a condo but still want to hear birds chirping when they open the window.
Here is what living here actually feels like.

The Vibe: A “Garden” in the Concrete Jungle

The developers (95 Developments) didn’t just slap the word “Garden” on the brochure for fun.

• The Courtyard Life: The heart of this complex isn’t the lobby; it’s the central courtyard. Building B wraps around a landscaped green space that acts as a shared backyard. It’s the kind of place where you actually bump into your neighbors walking their dogs or sitting on a bench with a coffee.
• The Scale: At 14 storeys, it’s manageable. You aren’t waiting 10 minutes for an elevator like you do at Yonge & Eglinton. It feels grounded and approachable.

The Suite Experience

If you are used to downtown “micro-condos,” these units will feel refreshing.

• Layouts that Work: The floor plans here were designed with families and couples in mind, not just investors. You’ll find open-concept kitchens that actually have counter space for meal prep.
• Outdoor Extensions: Almost every unit has a balcony or terrace. Because the surrounding area is mostly low-rise houses and strip malls, the views from the upper floors are surprisingly open—you aren’t just staring into another condo tower 10 feet away.

The Neighborhood: The “Foodie” Secret

Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan is one of Scarborough’s most underrated pockets, especially if you love food.

• The Kitchen of Toronto: You are minutes away from some of the best Asian cuisine in the GTA. Whether it’s late-night dim sum, bubble tea, or Hakka food, you are living in the culinary sweet spot.
• Commuter Logic: You are right on Sheppard. The 85 bus is a workhorse that gets you to the subway quickly, and you are a blink away from Highway 401. It’s a location that assumes you probably drive, but gives you options if you don’t.