Residences

Accommodation: Residences

Accommodation For The More Independent

Residences (based on availability) may be suitable for students who wish to have a greater degree of independence than offered in a homestay and keep accommodation costs down. In residence type accommodation you are provided with a private room and shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. You must provide for your own meals.

You have a choice of two types of residences – Basic Resdences (shared house) and Standard Residences

Shared Student House

Basic Residences are in private homes in which either the whole house or one floor is dedicated to student accommodation with self-catering facilities. The location of basic residences varies but they are all generally within 30 to 55 minutes of Quest and the city centre by public transport.

If you are looking for affordable, clean residence type accommodation that is available all year, basic residences are your best choice. Your only other choice for year round residence accommodation is The Residence. If you are coming in the summer see summer residences in the menu.

At least two to three weeks prior to your arrival we will send you complete accommodation information, including: details about location, pictures (outside and inside) and nearby transportation. See sample profile on right.

Standard Residences

Standard residences are mainly located in the city centre, close to the school and public transporation and affiliated with universities.

While standard residences are expensive compared to homestay they are an ideal options for students seeking shorter term accommodation with the benefits of being in the city centre, close to public transportation and optional meal plans at some residence.

Almost all standard residences are available in the summer only from late May to the middle of August. Residence pricing and meal options (not all residence offer meal plans) are under Residence Pricing Guide below. Please note that residence pricing is subject to change and the prices we show are indicative only.

You can details and pictures of each residence by clicking on their names below.

University of Toronto Chestnut Residence

89 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R1 Toronto, Ontario

Distance: 15 minute walk from Quest Main Campus and 10 minute walk from Quest Summer Campus May 5 – August 16, 2020 $2200 per month for single room, $1840 per person for double room.
Description: 89 Chestnut, is a University of Toronto residence in the heart of downtown with Toronto’s visually-famous City Hall and Nathan Phillip’s Square as our direct neighbours. You can get anywhere from here. During the summer months, 89 Chestnut Residence welcomes all visitors to Toronto for both short and long term accommodation. 89 Chestnut Residence is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, by City Hall, within steps of the shopping and entertainment districts. It is a university residence with the look and feel of a hotel.
The Rooms:
- Large single and double occupancy rooms
- Private en-suite bathroom with hair dryer and toiletries
- Direct dial telephone with free local and 1-150 access
- Self regulated individual air conditioning and heating
- Discounted rates for weekly and monthly stays
- Weekly housekeeping services and linen changes provided
- TV common room on each floor
- In-room wireless internet access
- Gym and virtual fitness studio

Toronto Metropolitan Uniersity - ILLC Residence

240 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L1 Toronto, Ontario

Distance: 8 minute walk from Quest Main Campus and 5 minute walk from Quest Summer Campus.
Dates: Mid May to Mid August
Cost: $90/night
Description: The International living Learning Centre (ILLC)operates as a Summer Residence Hotel in the months of May to August and serves as a deluxe student residence in Fall and Winter. Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, the residence offers 252 well-appointed rooms.

Building Amenities:
- 24 hour Front Desk
- 24 Hour security
- Disabled Ramp and wheel
- Chair Access
- Multilingual Staff
- Floor TV Lounge
- Floor Kitchenettes
- Floor Laundry Rooms
- Guest Internet Service

In-Room Amenities:
- Telephone
- En suite bathroom
- Radio Alarm Clock
- Air-conditioning, individual
- control
- Smoke Detectors
- Voltage 110/120
- Iron and Ironing Board on Request
- High Speed Cable Internet

Toronto Metropolitan University - Pitman Hall Residence

160 Mutual St, Toronto, ON M5B 2M2 — https://www.torontomu.ca/summer-stay/rooms/pit/e.ca/

Distance: 8 minutes from Quest main campus and 5 minutes from summer campus.
Rates: from $1510/4weeks, $55/night
Dates: Early May to Mid August.
Pitman Hall, a co-ed residence built in 1991, is a 14-floor building with 555 rooms. It features single bed private bedrooms (single occupancy only), dormitory style in a single unit or multi-units suite ideal for individuals and groups. Bathrooms are shared.
8 minute walk from Quest Main Campus and 5minute walk from Summer Campus.

Details – Each suite is composed of:

Four or five single bedrooms
1 to 2 bathrooms
Common area
Kitchen
Stove, refrigerator and sink
Cutlery, dishes and cookware are not provided

Neil Wycik Residence

96 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1G7

Distance: 7 minute walk from both Quest Main Campus and Summer Campus
Dates: Mid May to Third week in August
Cost: $60/night. Includes continental breakfast.
Description: 700+ room co-operative is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario. Neill-Wycik operates year-round as a residence for students attending the various Colleges and Universities in the city. During the months of May through August it is open as a summer hotel offering affordable accommodation to travelers from around the world.

The gym at the residence cannot be used by international students.

Tartu Residence

310 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W4 — https://www.tartucollege.ca/

Distance: 25 minute walk from Quest Main Campus and 30 minute walk from Quest Summer Campus.
The residence is located next to Toronto’s north-south and east-west subway lines, as well as the streetcar and bus systems, providing easy access to all univeristy campuses as well as to Toronto’s vibrant city life and diverse culture. Many destinations are within walking distance, including the hip and trendy Annex area frequented by many university students.
The residence has 459 rooms and fucntion primaritly as a residence for university studetns. However, in the summer months it rents rooms to visitors.
On each floor, there are 5 (male/female segregated) suites. Each suite has 6 bedrooms, 3 shared washrooms and a kitchen/common area. In the kitchen/common area, each resident has his/her own pantry and access to a refrigerator.
Residents are responsible for the cleanliness in their suites, which includes disposing of their garbage, and recycling via ‘blue boxes’ in the garbage disposal chute room.
The residence has it’s own restaurant and laundry room.

Amenities

All essentials included: bed, desk, chair, closet space, wifi, utilities, central heating.*
Suite shared with up to 5 other students
Shared kitchen with appliances, designated mini-fridge
2.5 bathrooms
Cozy vibes
Ceiling Fan or AC – AC rooms cost more.

CCNM Residence - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

1255 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2K 1E2 — https://ccnm.edu/future-students/living-on-campus

Distance: 40 minutes by subway from Quest main campus.
Rates: TBA
Description: CCNM (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine) residence is a co-ed residence. There are 198 single-occupancy rooms. All rooms have a single bed, desk and chair, internet, wardrobe closet and a small refrigerator. There are TV lounges/dining areas with satellite television and a balcony overlooking the courtyard. A fully equipped kitchen adjoins each lounge. Laundry is available on each floor. There is also 24-hour onsite security.

A subway entrance, restaurants and stores, such as IKEA and Canadian Tire, are at your doorstop ensuring you have what you need when you need it.

This residence is open year round but availability is limited to outside students.