North Toronto
North Toronto, a former town located in the northern part of the Old Toronto district is a neighbourhood that now occupies a central location within the city of Toronto.
The Town of North Toronto was incorporated in 1890 and was still much of an agricultural farming community at the time of incorporation.
However, large areas of land in the district were already subdivided and were being held by venturers. It was formed as a result of an amalgamation between Eglinton Village, Bedford Park Village, and Davisville Village.
The Town of North Toronto was incorporated in 1890 and was still much of an agricultural farming community at the time of incorporation.
However, large areas of land in the district were already subdivided and were being held by venturers. It was formed as a result of an amalgamation between Eglinton Village, Bedford Park Village, and Davisville Village.
The building of houses in North Toronto began in the 1890s when the Metropolitan Street Railway made North Toronto the northernmost stop on its five cent line from downtown Toronto. It was then annexed by the old city of Toronto in 1912 after been frustrated by the poor level of district services offered by the town. Not too long after annexation, the area quickly filled in and was completely developed by the 1940s.
North Toronto is a family-friendly neighbourhood and is popular with families raising school-age children. Constituted in the neighbourhood are everything families look for in a neighbourhood including moderate houses, an excellent variety of public, private, and separate schools, several parks and recreational facilities, and suitable access to Toronto’s transit system.
As one of Toronto’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, it combines quiet residential life with vibrant shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities including the North Toronto Memorial Centre, Central Eglinton Community Center, and North Toronto arena. Of course, there are many more recreational opportunities asides from these few mentioned and the interesting thing is that your whole family from kids to adults can find their favorite activities in these centers. For example, the North Toronto Memorial Center located in Eglinton Avenue, just east of Avenue road includes indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium, a water slide for kids, squash courts, a cricket ground, and exercise rooms.
North Toronto residents patronize the local shops and restaurants on Yonge Street between Eglinton and Lawrence Avenues. The mix of stores on Yonge Street is very diverse and you can also find international chain stores if that is your interest. Indoor shopping is also available and you get to have a lot of fun with the Yonge and Eglinton corridor full of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and movie theatres. The famous intersection of ‘Young and Eligible’ is part of the North Toronto neighbourhood too. This draws a young, professional crowd that occupies this area. With many other interesting features of North Toronto, be sure to enjoy yourself to the fullest when you come visiting.
North Toronto is a family-friendly neighbourhood and is popular with families raising school-age children. Constituted in the neighbourhood are everything families look for in a neighbourhood including moderate houses, an excellent variety of public, private, and separate schools, several parks and recreational facilities, and suitable access to Toronto’s transit system.
As one of Toronto’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, it combines quiet residential life with vibrant shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities including the North Toronto Memorial Centre, Central Eglinton Community Center, and North Toronto arena. Of course, there are many more recreational opportunities asides from these few mentioned and the interesting thing is that your whole family from kids to adults can find their favorite activities in these centers. For example, the North Toronto Memorial Center located in Eglinton Avenue, just east of Avenue road includes indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium, a water slide for kids, squash courts, a cricket ground, and exercise rooms.
North Toronto residents patronize the local shops and restaurants on Yonge Street between Eglinton and Lawrence Avenues. The mix of stores on Yonge Street is very diverse and you can also find international chain stores if that is your interest. Indoor shopping is also available and you get to have a lot of fun with the Yonge and Eglinton corridor full of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and movie theatres. The famous intersection of ‘Young and Eligible’ is part of the North Toronto neighbourhood too. This draws a young, professional crowd that occupies this area. With many other interesting features of North Toronto, be sure to enjoy yourself to the fullest when you come visiting.
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