Toronto has an inspiring mix of neighbourhoods. Read through our neighbourhood profiles to learn more.
Allenby
The homes you see today in Allenby Toronto are reminiscent of 1930’s and 1940’s architecture. The homes in Allenby Toronto consist of a diverse range of detached two storey homes and bungalows with above average lot sizes. The average homes in Allenby Toronto have lot sizes that have 25 to 35 foot frontages which is far larger than most homes in Toronto. New home owners in the Allenby Toronto neighbourhood have undertaken extensive renovations and are vigilant in preserving the original wood detail and decorative accents in light of keeping up its old world charm. Because Allenby is residential, there are many traffic calming zones located throughout the neighbourhood including stop signs and speed bumps, creating a safe environment for couples with young children. Allenby Public School is also known for its well respected French immersion program. Here are some resources we think you’ll find handy if you’re looking for a home in Allenby: Allenby Toronto Infographic You can also click the drop down menu below to check out the full range of amenities and schools you can find in Allenby Toronto.
Armour Heights
The Armour Heights Toronto neighbourhood is named after John Armour who was a farmer that granted concession to the area around 1837. The Armour home used to be located where the Armour Heights Community Centre is located today. Armour Heights has a rich and detailed history. The Armour family sold their homestead in 1911 to Colonel F.B. Robins who subsequently planned the neighbourhood as it is today. From the onset, Robins had a plan to ensure that the Armour Heights neighbourhood would remain a high-class area containing its own polo field and proximity to Bridle Path. While the polo field never materialized, the Bridle Path is now known as today’s Yonge Boulevard. When WWI broke out, Robins halted his subdivision plan and subsequently donated the land to the air force as a training school for Canadian and American pilots. In 1929, Robins and developer W.P.Mullock sold their stake in Armour Heights to R.J. Lillico & Associates and was documented in local news outlets as the largest real estate transactions in Toronto at that time.
Bedford Park
The Bedford Park neighbourhood in Toronto was originally a farming community located at Yonge and Lawrence. It was a renowned local stopover for farmers travelling to and from the farmers markets in Toronto in the mid 19th century. Bedford Park opened in the area around 1873 on the south west corner of Yonge and Fairlawn. Residential development in the area commenced around 1890 which was also the same year that the Bedford Park area amalgamated with North Toronto – subsequently annexed by the City of Toronto in 1912. What’s great is that the original Bedford Park General Store and Post Office building still remains on the south west corner of Yonge Street and Bedford Park Avenue.
Forest Hill
Upper Forest Hill is known for maintaining a small-town feel. Many boutiques, specialty food shops and quaint restaurants give this community it’s character.
Cedarvale
Cedarvale began to see residential development in 1912. This plan for a subdivision was registered by Sir Henry Mill Pallatt, the man who built Toronto’s Casa Loma. The neighbourhood was given the name “Cedarvale” due to the many Cedar trees that grew in the wet lowlands of the ravine that runs through the centre of the community. In 1966, the developed community was threated due to a proposed Spadina Expressway that would run through the Cedarvale Ravine and into downtown Toronto. Many houses were expropriated and the ravine floor was clear cut to make room for the proposed expressway. Fortunately for Cedarvale Toronto, there was a strong opposition to the expressway and in 1974 the city made the decision to halt all construction to preserve the exquisite ravine.
Chaplin Estates
Located in distinguished mid-town Toronto, the Chaplin Estates Toronto neighbourhood began as a plan for a new subdivision on the outskirts of the city. The new subdivision was registered by William John Chaplin and his son James D. Chaplin in 1913. The developers intended for the neighbourhood to be marketed has a high class residential district, therefore many building restrictions and zoning bylaws were included in the sale of each lot. Some of these restrictions included, limited use of stucco exteriors and the prohibition of semi-detached houses.
Davisville Village
Davisville Village Toronto is named after John Davis, Davisville’s first postmaster and founder of the Davisville public school. In 1840, John Davis immigrated to Canada from Staffordshire England and operated the Village’s largest employer, Davis Pottery. The Village of Davisville saw its first development in the south in 1860, which was owned mostly by the Davis Family. The north part of Davisville Village Toronto, owned by the church, remained largely undeveloped until 1911 until it was sold to Dovercourt Land and Building Company.
Humewood & Wychwood
Humewood Toronto was built by William Hume Blake in the 1850’s and was named after his ancestral home in Ireland. Blake was a politician and prominent lawyer in the early years of Toronto. The 25 acre neighbourhood of Humewood Toronto was divided into a subdivision in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Humewood Park was part of William Hume Blake’s estate grounds and had a private driveway which is the present Humewood Drive. Unfortunately, the Estate on Blake’s grounds burned down in the late 1800’s and replaced by a similar house built on the historic foundation. In the early 1900’s, the Humewood home was purchased by the Anglican Diocese to serve as a refuge for young women in distress. The house has had numerous additions and renovations since then, but it still remains as a historical landmark and can be found at 40 Humewood Drive.
Ledbury Park
The first historic houses in Ledbury Park Toronto were built along Woburn and Bedford Park Avenues and up until the early 1900’s, this area was a small farming community. The successful publisher of the old Toronto Evening Journal, Alfred St. Germain was a hobby farmer who had land in the area. In 1922 the Melrose Realty Company subdivided the property under the name Melrose Park. The street names of the developing subdivision were named by the president of Melrose Realty, H.A. Clark. The street named Old Orchard Grove was selected because of the wonderful St. Germain apple orchard. Clark was an avid fan of Sir Walter Scott and named the streets of Ledbury Park Toronto after his work such as Deloraine, Melrose, Marmion, and Falkirk. Ledbury Park and Ledbury School were added to the subdivision in the 1950’s signifying the completion of the development.
Lytton Park
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Summerhill
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Upper Forest Hill
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