Downtown Toronto Neighbourhoods Rosedale Toronto's most established residential neighbourhood. Located within walking distance of Yonge and Bloor Streets and bound by Bloor Street on the south and St. Clair Avenue on the north. Local businesses are essentially retail and service-oriented as opposed to heavy industrial. Restaurants, clothing and furniture stores abound. Yorkville One of the most upscale districts of Toronto, with the exclusive shops, restaurants and hotels. Visiting actors, celebrities, successful business people and artists make this neighbourhood their Toronto headquarters. There are a number of art galleries in the area including The Royal Ontario Museum and the George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art. Studio District Loosely defined neighbourhood, generally considered to be east of Yonge Street, around Sherbourne and King Streets. One of the oldest parts of the city, its rich diversity has called out to many movie location scouts over the years. There area a wide variety of new developments and conversions in this area, with something for every price range. Within cycling or walking distance to Toronto’s best shopping, business complexes and entertainment venues. The Eaton Centre, St. Lawrence Market, Hummingbird Centre for the Arts, and the Martin Goodman Trail are just some of the places to explore. Along King Street are some of the city’s best antique, interior decorating and design shops, ranging from modern to very traditional. The Annex Located between Dupont and Bloor Streets, Avenue Road and Bathurst Street. Because of its proximity to University of Toronto's St. George Campus, many academics and students live in this area which is well-serviced by great bookstores. The Annex contains the largest concentration of historic buildings in the city and offers great shopping. Hones Ed's is a renowned bargain emporium owned by the Mirvish family, local entrepreneurs and entertainment ambassadors. Around the corner on Markham Street are antique shops, bookstores and galleries. This Bloor Street strip is lined with outdoor cafes and small restaurants. St. Lawrence Market Located north of the Toronto harbour at Front Street East and Jarvis Street, the St. Lawrence Market is on the original site of the old Town of York. The South Market, constructed in 1833, is known for the variety and freshness of its fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, grains, baked goods, dairy products and restaurants. The Market Gallery is located on the second floor and features displays of current and historic artwork - admission is free and open to the public. The North Farmers Market operates year round on Saturdays. Its tradition began in 1803 and is stronger than ever with a showcase of seasonal harvest, preserves, organic produce, as well as a variety of seafood, meat and poultry. Moore Park Located just north of Rosedale and south of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Moore Park is a residential community of gracious older homes and quiet streets. The Moore Park Ravine, also called the Belt Line Ravine, stretches from the Don Valley Parkway east of Rosedale to Mount Pleasant Cemetery – a veritable sanctuary for birds. Moore Park is convenient to some fine retail shops located in and around Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue. Davisville The Davisville area, located south of Yonge and Eglinton, is a residential area popular with both families and singles. Schools, shopping, trendy restaurants and boutiques are predominant, with easy subway access to downtown Toronto. There are a number of apartment complexes in mature park-like settings, plus well-established pockets of single family homes on such streets as Chaplin Crescent, Manor Road and Oriole Parkway. Yonge-Eglinton Comfortable homes integrated with lots of greenspace characterize this area north of Eglinton Avenue, south of Lawrence Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Bathurst Park are North Toronto neighbourhoods. The Yonge-Eglinton area is affectionately dubbed ‘young and eligible’ denoting the proclivity of singles living here. Shopping is excellent in the Yonge and Eglinton area. Sherwood Park offers a great children’s playground and Muir Park features lawn bowling and tennis. Forest Hill Forest Hill is an exclusive neighbourhood, recently voted among the Top 10 neighbourhoods in the world in which to reside. This neighbourhood is between Eglinton and St. Clair Avenues, and between Avenue Road and Bathurst Street. Homes in this elite area are spacious and elegant. Forest Hill is also home to two of Canada’s most exclusive private schools, Bishop Strachan School for girls, and Upper Canada College for boys. Forest Hill Village, at the junction of Spadina and Lonsdale Roads, is the neighbourhood’s commercial centre, with quaint boutiques and shops that offer a variety of goods and services. Entertainment District An area whose boundaries are tough to define, but it is generally considered to be directly north of the Rogers Centre (formerly known as SkyDome). Once a relatively quiet part of the downtown core, today the entertainment district is the hottest ticket in town, with ‘round-the-clock’ entertainment, food and activity. As a residential neighbourhood it’s beyond compare, offering easy access to the financial district and the rest of downtown, with a good selection of condos and lofts of varying sizes and prices. Here, neighbourhood amenities are ones that the whole city envies – The Rogers Centre and The Air Canada Centre some of Toronto’s best theatre venues, including the Royal Alexander and The Princess of Wales, plus a number of concert halls, including the Roy Thompson Hall. Harbourfront In addition to its many cultural and commercial attractions, Harbourfront is the site of a wide range of luxurious condominiums. Cabbagetown Bounded by Sherbourne Street, the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and Bloor Street East, Cabbagetown has been transformed into one of the most fashionable and sought-after districts. Home to affluent young couples and singles who frequent the area’s cozy pubs and restaurants, Cabbagetown offers a variety of old housing styles uniquely renovated to maintain original architectural integrity. You’re in the area when you see Amelia, Winchester, Sackville or Berkeley Streets. Riverdale Riverdale has seen extensive renovation in recent years. It runs east of the DVP to Pape Avenue and south from Danforth Avenue. It is also very trendy in its own right. Chinatown East is located at Broadview and Gerrard, and many Greek bakeries and restaurants spread along the Danforth. Grocery shopping and reasonably priced restaurants, draw crowds from all over the city. The Beaches The Beaches is a trendy Toronto neighbourhood where many of the city’s young artists, families and singles live. This friendly community is located north of Lake Ontario and south of Kingston Road between Woodbine and Victoria Park Avenues. Queen Street East is noted for its eclectic shops and restaurants and was voted, in TVOntario contest, Best Main Street in Ontario. On sunny summer days the lakeside boardwalk bustles with activity. Both rentals and owner-occupied housing are available in the Beaches, a long –established Toronto neighbourhood where the majority of housing is over 50 years old. Rental duplexes are plentiful – some especially coveted locations near the water. Source: Moving to Toronto 2003/2004 Vol. 30 No. 3 | 
