JUNCTION TRIANGLE

JUNCTION TRIANGLE Situated between the CNR and CPR rail lines in Old Toronto, the up-and-coming (you can rightly argue it has now arrived) neighbourhood of the Junction Triangle is a modern success story. This wedge shaped alcove of the city was once a thriving industrial park. Today, it is a diverse area where antique stores, locally owned produce markets, and restaurants featuring Portuguese influenced cuisine have replaced the majority of the old industrial buildings. Situated near downtown Toronto, this [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|

HIGH PARK

HIGH PARK High Park is an alluring neighbourhood in the West End of Old Toronto. You will be delighted by High Park’s stately Oak trees, graceful hills, and long meandering streets. This neighbourhood attracts a diverse population of people because of its well-regarded schools, single family homes for sale, and proximity to the bustling Downtown Toronto scene. You already knew it, but High Park is well worth a visit and a fine place to raise a family. Once you [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|

GUILDWOOD

GUILDWOOD Guildwood Village, nestled south of Kingston Rd and abutting on the lake, offers breathtaking views and a calm and quiet way of life. It’s original design and abundance of recreational space tells us this neighbourhood was built with families in mind, and it was also used as an artist’s colony back in 1932. Recent developments cater to a small town ideal, with shopping centres, bakeries, a town library, and local restaurants all within close proximity. The Guildwood Village [...]

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FOREST HILL

FOREST HILL Forest Hill, located a mere six kilometres from downtown Toronto, is rightly considered to be one of Toronto's most upscale neighbourhoods. It started off as an incorporated village in 1923 and was named after John Wickson’s summer house, which sat on Old Forest Hill Road. In 1967 Forest Hill became the last of the independent villages that Toronto annexed, but it has retained its description as a local neighbourhood. Forest Hill offers a wide array of house [...]

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EAST YORK

EAST YORK East York has a rich history. Formally a municipality, that was dissolved in 2005. Looking back further, East York was incorporated as a township on New Year’s Day in 1924. It's status was changed to a borough in January, 1967, and in fact it was Canada's only borough. East York became amalgamated into Toronto on New Year’s Day 1988. It is presently governed by the Toronto City Council. Old East York comprises 21.26 square kilometres (8.21 sq. [...]

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DANFORTH VILLAGE

DANFORTH VILLAGE Danforth Village is full of vibrancy and cultural diversity, which is why this affordable and conveniently located neighbourhood has become the perfect place to call home. It also certainly doesn’t hurt to be located right on the subway line. Amazing shopping and eateries along Danforth Avenue are just a couple of great reasons to explore the idea of moving to this affable area. From popular sushi restaurants to yummy souvlaki stops to exotic Ethiopian restaurants, the flavours [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|

CORKTOWN

CORKTOWN Located blocks from the heart of “Toronto Proper” and nestled between the Don River and Keating Channel, Corktown is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods in the country. Once a declining wasteland, Corktown has been rejuvenated by the recent influx of new business and massive improvements, yet still retains its historical roots. Deeply enriched in its Irish heritage, quaint 19th century row houses line Bright Street, Ashby Place, and Wilkins Avenue. Historical landmarks, reminiscent of a time when [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|

CABBAGETOWN

CABBAGETOWN Cabbagetown is the place to be for people who appreciate history and Victorian houses, as well as film festivals, parades, and flowers. It’s for people who like the vim and vigour of a multicultural neighbourhood, and the ambiance created by a mixture of artists, professionals, and scholars as neighbours. Cabbagetown isn’t for everyone … but it might be for you. Cabbagetown is one of Toronto’s greatest success stories. Once one of Toronto’s largest slums, the neighbourhood has been [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|

BLAKE JONES

BLAKE JONES Blake Jones is a quiet neighbourhood located in southeast Toronto, better known by its local name “The Pocket”. The area can be roughly divided into two sections separated by Jones Street. The western section offers public housing and a row of similar looking real estate that is often covered by dense rows of trees on either side of the main road. In contrast, the eastern section has somewhat reinvented itself as the centre of activities by [...]

May 6, 2010|Categories: Neighbourhoods|
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