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Bloor West Village
Bloor West Village is a popular neighbourhood for families. It has many excellent schools and is within walking distance of High Park Toronto's biggest and best-known park. This west end neighbourhood is highlighted by the Bloor West Village retail district, which attracts shoppers from all over the city. In the 1850s, the area now known as Bloor West Village was the property of Lieutenant Colonel William Smith Durie, the first commanding officer of the Queens Own Rifles. The street that ran through his estate is now known as Durie Street. The present day neighbourhood began to be developed in 1909 when . Click for more on Bloor West history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
High Park
The High Park neighbourhood is home to a wide range of people, from families to active seniors alike. The topography of the High Park neighbourhood features gently rolling hills, winding streets, and towering oak trees that enchant and delight all those who live here. The beauty of this neighbourhood emanates from High Park, which is one of Toronto's largest and most popular parks. The High Park neighbourhood contains a wealth of history. The area north of Bloor Street was formerly part of the town of West Toronto Junction, which was annexed by. Click for more on High Park history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
Old Mill
The Old Mill neighbourhood is nestled along the thickly wooded slopes of the Humber River Valley. This is an ideal neighbourhood for families as it offers miles of parkland with a myriad of recreational opportunities. This neighbourhood has many unique and special landmarks including the ruins of the Old Mill incorporated into the walls of the Old Mill Inn, which provide an enchanting backdrop for the Old Mill restaurant, the historic Old Mill bridge, and of course the Humber River which has recently been designated as a Canadian Heritage River. In 1793 the Kings Mill - the forerunner to today's Old Mill - was built in order to . Click for more on Old Mill history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
Baby Point
The historic stone gates at the corner of Jane Street and Baby Point Road mark the entrance to this exclusive west end neighbourhood. Baby Point is situated on a peninsula of land overlooking the Humber River. It is surrounded by ravine and parkland and is one of the prettiest settings in Toronto. Baby Point's rich history dates back to the 1600s when it was a prosperous Seneca Nation village known as Teiaiagon. The Seneca people found Teiaiagon to be the perfect location for. Click for more on Baby Point history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
The Kingsway
The Kingsway is the premier neighbourhood in Toronto's west end. The Kingsway is known for its idyllic setting, nestled in the forest of the Humber River Valley. The Kingsway streets are lined with majestic oak and maple trees that provide the perfect backdrop for the stately homes that grace this neighbourhood. The Kingsway is situated on former Clergy Reserve lands that were deeded to the Church of England in the early 1800s. The church leased this property to farmers until 1908 when it was acquired by Robert Home Smith, the visionary who. Click for more on Kingsway history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
Swansea
Swansea Village is the only Toronto neighbourhood that has its own community-run Town Hall. Swansea is also the only Toronto neighbourhood to have a lake, a river and a pond as its natural boundaries. Swansea's hilly terrain, winding roads and many mature trees accentuate the storybook houses that line the residential streets of this neighbourhood. Swansea was incorporated as a village in 1926. The Swansea Village corporate seal reveals a great deal about the colourful history of this neighbourhood. Included on the Swansea seal is. Click for more on Swansea history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
Sunnylea
Sunnylea is a highly sought after neighbourhood that is especially popular with young families. There is a country charm here, thanks to the Mimico Creek, which gently meanders through the centre of this neighbourhood. Sunnylea's many mature trees and the exclusion of sidewalks adds to its country-like ambience. Sunnylea is known for its excellent schools, a popular drawing card for this neighbourhood. The history of the Sunnylea neighbourhood revolves around Alexander Thompson, who purchased two hundreds acres of land in this area in 1803, after his discharge from. Click for more on Sunnylea history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
Parkdale/Roncesvalles Village
The more urban-based Parkdale possesses many positive attributes. It has some of Toronto's most vibrant shopping districts, wonderful tree lined streets, affordable Victorian homes, and impressive mansions that remind onlookers that Parkdale was once Toronto's wealthiest district. Parkdale is also within walking distance of Toronto's waterfront parks. Parkdale's history began in the late 1800s when it was an elite residential suburb that rivaled Rosedale as Toronto's most desirable address. Parkdale's popularity led to its incorporation as a village in 1878. Then in 1889, after many heated public debates. Click for more on Parkdale history, homes, shopping, recreation and schools
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