The Junction Real Estate Neighbourhood Guide

If you’re looking for an area with small town charm, The Junction is the perfect neighborhood. Not to be confused with The Junction Triangle, The Junction gained its name from originating as a junction of four railways. The neighborhood was considered a very rural area until around the 1870s. It was founded in 1884 and rose as a mostly industrial neighborhood, attracting many manufacturers like Campbell Milling Company and the Heintzman piano company. During 1891 the village was considered a town, and had a population of just over 5,000. It was later annexed in 1909. The Junction also contributes to pop culture as the Canadian detective television series, Murdoch Mysteries, has mentioned the neighborhood countless times.

Now, The Junction has an urban, young family demographic. It is now one of the fastest growing communities in Toronto and has many upcoming condominium developments in the works. The area has a very hipster feel as there are a number of small art and decor independent retailers. It has a main street shopping district, also known as Little Malta; an area between St Johns Road and Dundas Street in which many small Maltese-Canadian businesses operate. It has several services like Maltese Canadian Society, a cultural centre, and Maltese Bake Shop, a small bakery offering authentic Maltese foods. The neighborhood provides more shopping along Dundas St West with bars, restaurants, stores for children, and health services. Grab a bite to eat at NODO restaurant on Dundas for appetizing and authentic Italian food. Or check out the Grasshopper; a plant-based restaurant offering a delicious array of vegetarian options.

The entirety of the area has still yet to be struck by gentrification, and provides affordable living for its community. The Stock Yards shopping mall is also close by with a grocery store, and many chain retail stores inside. The mall is surrounded by what remains of industrial buildings, namely slaughterhouses.

Homes in the area that are lined on the winding streets of Annette have a beautiful victorian style architecture; the perfect size for the young families that inhabit the area. They feature front porches, and cute manicured lawns to suit the domestic vibe. Most of the homes on the larger side have been divided into apartments to support property tax and overall upkeep.

There aren’t many schools right in the neighborhood, yet there a number of schools in the general area such as Annette Street Public School, High Park Alternative School, Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School, St. Clair Avenue Public School, and St Cecilia Catholic School. These schools all provide education for children in the elementary stage. The closest secondary school in the area is Humberside Collegiate Institute located on Quebec Avenue. There are few daycares in the area, with only Junction Day Care Centre, and Humberside Day Care. Both providing preschool, and after/before school care programs.

The area supports recreational activities with local parks and public libraries. High Park is fairly close, providing outdoor recreation like jogging, fishing, swimming, and a number of sports. There are a couple local parks, providing playgrounds for children, wading pools, and ice rinks for leisure and hockey skating. The neighborhood also habits Perth Dupont Public Library; offering programs like Comic Club, Baby Time, and Family Storytime. There is a local YMCA providing Child Care for children 12 months to 12 years old, which allows them to learn and play. The YMCA also includes programs for fitness, day camps for children, and youth events such as, internships, housing, and travel & exchange programs.

In the area, transportation is accessible by buses on Dundas West and Dupont that connect to the Yonge-University Spadina line. Buses on Keele St connect to the Bloor-Danforth line. Vehicles can access the downtown area by Dundas or Bloor St within 15 minutes.

The Junction neighborhood supports a hipster type aesthetic which habits a very urban community of young families. It holds an abundant history of industrialism while still bearing a modern feel. There are many schools around the area suiting young children. Recreational activities are readily available at local parks and organizations, providing physical activities and childcare. The area is accessible from major streets like Bloor St West and Dundas St West, allowing the community to travel with ease. The neighborhood holds average sized Victorian homes to suit the needs of local families; surrounded by tall trees and winding roads. The junction is perfect for those looking to find an affordable place to live with suitable amenities.

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