NEIGHBOURHOODS
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Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods. Let’s explore our areas like a local with neighbourhood guides and statistics to introduce you to the area.
Allenby
This tight-knit community is home to affluent young Toronto families who have settled into detached, two-storey and bungalow homes. Situated between North Toronto and Forest Hill, this family-friendly area may not get as much buzz as other affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, but it’s still a much sought-after neighbourhood by families looking for a safe, family-friendly area.
BEDFORD PARK
Bedford Park is a beautiful neighbourhood in uptown Toronto. It’s known as a family-oriented neighbourhood with quiet streets, mature trees, excellent schools, and parks. Bedford Park is within close proximity to highway 401 and the Lawrence subway station. These features attract young professionals and their families to the neighbourhood
CABBAGE TOWN
This well-known enclave, full of restored Victorian homes, has become one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Toronto. It’s buzzing with coffee-lovers and neighbours who frequent the Riverdale Farmers’ Market each Tuesday, from May through October. This trendy area of Toronto is an ideal neighbourhood for those looking for friendly neighbours and a strong sense of community.
CASA LOMA
The neighbourhood of Casa Loma is named after the Gothic Revival style mansion, Casa Loma, referred to as Toronto’s castle. The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by St. Clair Avenue West, to the east by Spadina Road, to the west by Bathurst Street and to the south by the CP rail tracks.
Davisville
This busy and densely populated neighbourhood is perfect for new families and young couples looking for a place to set down roots. This prime location neighbourhood is ideal for the young couple looking for their first home in midtown Toronto. With the wide selection of homes available in Davisville, there’s also a wide range of pricing.
DEER PARK
Deer Park neighbourhood is an upscale residential area with a mix of luxury homes and condos. Just a 10-minute drive from the downtown core, Deer Park is located in the bustling area of Yonge and St. Clair and is in close proximity to some of Toronto’s most beautiful parks and ravines.
FOREST HILL
This former village is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the city. Populated by successful business owners, and professionals, the prestige of the neighbourhood continues to grow. Forest Hill is centred on the intersection of Spadina Road and Lonsdale Road.
HIGH PARK
High Park has a diverse housing mix. Families tend to gravitate to the single-family homes of this neighbourhood. There are also a number of rental opportunities. Homes are impressive Victorian, Edwardian and Tudor-style, built mostly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The distinctive brick homes feature a variety of architectural details that vary from house to house.
Hoggs Hollow
Hoggs Hollow was named after Scotsman Joseph Hoggs, a successful miller and whiskey distiller in the 1820s. The area completed its development in the 1960s and remained nestled between Lawrence Park and York Mills, where it continues to live up to its reputation as an elite, urban Toronto neighbourhood, with a country feel.
LAWRENCE PARK
This former village is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the city. Populated by successful business owners, and professionals, the prestige of the neighbourhood continues to grow. Forest Hill is centred on the intersection of Spadina Road and Lonsdale Road.
LEASIDE
LESLIEVILLE
If you’re a lover of great brunch spots, you’ll find Leslieville a special place. Well-known as the neighbourhood of trendy eateries, galleries and shops, Leslieville, coined as Toronto’s new Queen West, is one of Toronto’s hippest places to live.
LIBERTY VILLAGE
This neighbourhood is coveted by the young professional interested in a unique area that offers a mix of concrete, glass and brick residential living space. The 43-acre community is an eclectic mix of new condos and old industrial buildings converted into lofts and commercial space.
LYTTON PARK
MOORE PARK
For those who don’t want to feel like they are in the city, the exclusive Moore Park neighbourhood is the perfect place to live. This area of Toronto is surrounded by peaceful green space and the streets are canopied by mature trees. It’s the perfect escape from the busy city.
NORTH YORK
North York is a vibrant, urban area of Toronto, with a strong, central business district. Located immediately north of the City of Toronto, North York has a population of over 600,000 and is considered one of the most diverse areas of Toronto. North York has plenty to offer its residents including convenient living outside the downtown core.
RIVERDALE
Riverdale is one of Toronto’s newest up-and-coming neighbourhoods and is noted for its diverse community and emerging independent design, furniture, food retailers and restaurants. It’s a thriving neighbourhood east of the downtown core, surrounded by abundant parkland. There are many top-ranked schools, great shopping opportunities and convenient access to transit.
ROSEDALE
Named as a tribute to the abundant roses that graced the hillsides of the Jarvis estate, Rosedale is one of the oldest and most affluent suburbs in Toronto. This is the neighbourhood to be in if you appreciate historic character and a luxury lifestyle, within the heart of the city.
SOUTH HILL
North of downtown Toronto, the neighbourhood of South Hillis dominated by a steep escarpment which allows residents here to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city.Casa Loma, a castle-like mansion built in the early 1900s, is a Toronto landmark and popular tourist destination.
St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market is as old as Toronto itself. The architecturally significant 19th century Georgian style red-and-yellow brick buildings that line Front Street, date back to Toronto’s earliest period. In the early 1900s, St. Lawrence Market had become one of Toronto’s most prominent industrial centres, and remained so until the 1940s.
SUMMERHILL
Summerhill is a preferred neighbourhood in Toronto. The winding, tree-lined streets and an abundance of family friendly parkland make it a perfect neighbourhood for raising a family. Summerhill is located along Yonge Street, between Bloor and St. Clair.
The Annex
The Annex is located between Dupont and Bloor Street, west to Bathurst and east to Avenue Road, this heterogeneous community includes prominent artists and University of Toronto students and faculty. The neighbourhood is full of restaurants, bookstores and independently owned shops.
THE BEACHES
THE BRIDLE PATH
Referred to as millionaire’s row, The Bridle Path is an extremely exclusive neighbourhood and home to those who spare no luxuries when it comes to their elaborate estates. Early plans for the neighbourhood called for an elaborate system of equestrian bridle paths which have since been paved over, but the legacy remains in the name of this affluent neighbourhood.
TRINITY BELLWOODS
This neighbourhood has a strong youthful vibe and appeals to those who are looking to live in a trendy area of the city. The focal point of the neighbourhood is Trinity Bellwoods Park, located right in the centre of the neighbourhood. It’s a popular spot for those looking to relax during the day time and is host to a number of summer festivals.
WYCHWOOD
Wychwood is one of Toronto’s most intriguing neighbourhoods. The enclave, which was once a former gated community, sits just north of Davenport Road and west of Bathurst. This private community, with its private driveways and meandering creek, has its own council and is very strict about protecting the privacy of the neighbourhood.
YONGE & EGLINGTON
This North Toronto community, jokingly referred to as “Young and Eligible,” is known for its large demographic of young professionals and families with school-aged children. The main cross-roads of this neighbourhood, Yonge and Eglinton, have been an important intersection for over 100 years. This is a neighbourhood full of vibrant, career-focused residents, enjoying this trendy area of the city.
