You can find 229 Holmes Ave in the Low Density Residential area of North York. The nearest major intersection to this property is Finch Ave E and Bayview Ave, in the city of Toronto. Nearby areas include Bayview Village, Willowdale, Bayview Woods - Steeles, and Newtonbrook, and the city of Seneca is also close by.

A good place to grab a bite is Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Willowdale neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Aroma Espresso Bar located at 2901 Bayview Avenue. For those that love cooking, Valu-Mart is a 12-minute walk. If you're an outdoor lover, property residents of 229 Holmes Ave, Toronto are a 8-minute walk from Willowdale Off Leash Dog Area, Olive Square Park and lee-lifeson art park.

For those residents of 229 Holmes Ave, Toronto without a car, you can get around rather easily. The closest transit stop is a BusStop (FINCH AVE EAST AT MAXOME AVE EAST SIDE) and is not far, but there is also a Subway stop, FINCH STATION - SUBWAY PLATFORM, only a 13 minute walk connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 339 Finch East Night Bus, and (Bus) route 39 Finch East nearby. For drivers, the closest highway is Hwy 401 and is within a few minutes drive from 229 Holmes Ave, making it easier to get into and out of the city getting on and off at Bayview Ave.