King West
Just a few minutes from the downtown core, King West has transformed itself over the last few years from just another of Toronto’s industrial neighbourhoods into one of the fastest-growing residential hotspots in the city. With condo developments on nearly every corner it’s plain to see that the urbanization of the area is well under way, but take just a few steps off the main drag and you’ll find rows of welcoming townhouses, as well as the ivy-covered brick walls of classic mid-century architecture. The homes and apartments that were originally constructed to house workers in the local factories and warehouses now serve young professionals who make the short commute to the financial district, or even work in one of the dozens of businesses that have sprung up inside King West’s repurposed industrial blocks.
There’s more to King West than home and work, however. Numerous splendid parks offer plenty of green space to relax and unwind in, and a mixture of chain and boutique shopping such as Freda’s and Gotstyle Mens’ Wear ensure that residents will never have to travel more than a few blocks to find anything they’re looking for. King West also offers a wide variety of excellent international eateries, be it delicious India cuisine at 309 Dhaba Indian Excellence, a cold pint at The Foggy Dew Irish Pub or the finest in French dinning at Marcel’s Bistro and Lounge. Two libraries, along with a variety of public and alternative schools ensure that even though King West is largely a working downtown district, it’s still a great destination for families who’d prefer to stay close to the heart of Toronto.
An equal mixture of old-Toronto charm and state-of-the art city living, King West is one of the city’s most sought-after addresses for a reason. The centralized location ensures that whether you’re walking, driving, or taking one of the conveniently-located streetcars, it’s a simple matter to get anywhere you need to be in the GTA West. Bordered by the hip Queen West to the North and the waterfront to the South, just a stone’s throw from the fashion and entertainment districts, King West is where everything is happening in Toronto – and for that reason, along with hundreds of others, it’s where you want to be.