Nick Pavlov's Toronto Neighbourhoods
Foot Bridge In High Park
One of Canada’s most diverse cities, Toronto stretches from the busy urban heart of downtown out to the quiet beaches of Mimico, with neighbourhoods whose varied characteristics cater to every lifestyle and need. Central Toronto is known primarily for its many luxurious condominiums, such as the developments currently underway along the downtown Waterfront, as well as the numerous loft conversions that have sprung up all over King West, offering convenient and comfortable living just minutes from the business and financial centre of Canada. If you’re searching for something a little more residential just a stone’s throw from the downtown core, look no further than the Annex, whose quaint, forested streets give the area – which includes the University of Toronto – a more relaxed and sedate feel.
Heading further west we find Dufferin Grove, a popular residential neighbourhood, where many of the Victorian and Edwardian residences built when the area was first developed are still standing today. A little to the south, Liberty Village welcomes the artistically inclined and entrepreneurs alike, with its converted factories and warehouses providing the space necessary for fashionable businesses, small businesses, and classic loft living.
Gathered around High Park are the dedicated residential sections of Toronto, such as Roncesvalles, known for its rows of classic homes and the sense of community felt by its residents. High Park, tightly-knit community feel. The neighbourhood of High Park is every bit as splendid as the urban forest that shares its name, with homes and apartment buildings dotted through the green avenues, ensuring that its residents always feel like a part of the nature that surrounds them. The Junction, which lies just north of the park, is another ideal residential community, whose laid-back feel is only punctuated by the rail lines that border it on two sides. Just to the west is the trendy Bloor West Village, a world-class shopping district with equally diverse and stylish condo and loft developments throughout. West of the Park is Swansea, the quaint little residential community that’s every bit as restrained and charming as it was when Lucy Maud Montgomery spent her final years there.
Brazen Head in Liberty Village
Down by the lake is Parkdale, an up-and-coming neighbourhood that’s home to some of the city’s oldest and most striking architecture. Just over by the river are the Etobicoke communities of Kingsway and Sunnylea, who are far enough from downtown to have their own distinct feel, while close enough to major transportation routes to make commuting a breeze. Consistently rated one of the best cities in the world to live in, it’s no wonder when you consider the variety of neighbourhoods that make up Ontario’s capital. Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle of a major city, or the serenity of a bedroom community there’s somewhere in Toronto that’s perfect for you.