Toronto - North
Source: Your Guide to Toronto Neighbourhoods copyright Maple Tree Publishing
Inc.
ALLENBY
HISTORY
Allenby was first settled in the 1400's by the Huron Tribe which had a village here until sometime in the early 1700's.
Allenby was first settled in the 1400's by the Huron Tribe which had a village here until sometime in the early 1700's.
This village is described in Lyman B. Jackes Tales of North Toronto as "a well
organized and extensive community that had its centre in an artesian spring of
pure water. The spring flowed where the modern water tower rears its head on Roselawn
Avenue, just to the west of Avenue Road. The great tribal huts were on the site
of the present day Allenby Public School."
Jackes goes on to say that the Allenby school hill is not natural but was man-made,
the result of the Huron's practice of burrowing food stocks underground.
The present day neighbourhood was developed when Allenby Public School opened
in 1927. The school was named after Lord Allenby, a British World War One hero.
Ed. Note - The water tower Jackes refers to on Roselawn Avenue, is now a police
communications tower.
OVERVIEW
Allenby is very popular with families that have young children. This neighbourhood's biggest drawing card is the Allenby Public School which has an excellent reputation, built around its French Immersion program for students in grades one through six.
Allenby is very popular with families that have young children. This neighbourhood's biggest drawing card is the Allenby Public School which has an excellent reputation, built around its French Immersion program for students in grades one through six.
HISTORY
Bedford Park began as a farming hamlet centred around the crossroads of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue. This village was a popular stopover for farmers travelling to and from the markets in Toronto. It is likely that Bedford Park is named after the Bedford Park Hotel which opened in 1873 at the south west corner of Yonge Street and Fairlawn Avenue.
Bedford Park began as a farming hamlet centred around the crossroads of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue. This village was a popular stopover for farmers travelling to and from the markets in Toronto. It is likely that Bedford Park is named after the Bedford Park Hotel which opened in 1873 at the south west corner of Yonge Street and Fairlawn Avenue.
The residential development of Bedford Park was linked to the Metropolitan Street
Railway which began service to this area in 1890. That same year Bedford Park
amalgamated with the former Town of North Toronto which was then annexed by the
city of Toronto in 1912. To this day Bedford Park is commonly referred to as North
Toronto.
NORTH TORONTO
HISTORY
The town of North Toronto was incorporated in 1890. It was formed as the result of an amalgamation between Davisville Village, Eglinton Village, and Bedford Park Village.
At the time of its incorporation, North Toronto was primarily an agricultural farming community. However, large parcels of land in North Toronto were already subdivided, and were being held by speculators.
TEDDINGTON PARK
HISTORY
Teddington Park formed the northern boundary of the City of Toronto in 1912. That same year, separate plans of subdivision were registered by two prominent Toronto businessman: Nicholas Garland and Robert Dack. These plans led to the eventual building of homes in Teddington Park.
WANLESS PARK
HISTORY
In 1912, Toronto Suburbs Ltd., guided by George Kappele and D.F. Crowagen registered a plan of subdivision for the old Waverley farm at Mount Pleasant Road and Lawrence Avenue. The developers named this new subdivision Waverley Park.
Ed Note: The former Bedford Park General Store and Post Office building is still standing
at the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Bedford Park Avenue.
OVERVIEW
The Bedford Park neighbourhood is geared toward families with young children. It has an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, many parkettes and playgrounds, a community centre, a library, and convenient access to Toronto's transit system.
The Bedford Park neighbourhood is geared toward families with young children. It has an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, many parkettes and playgrounds, a community centre, a library, and convenient access to Toronto's transit system.
HISTORY
The Chaplin Estates neighbourhood began with a plan of subdivision, registered by William John Chaplin and his son James D. Chaplin, in 1913. The Chaplin family had been landowners in this area dating back to 1860, when this district was known simply as 'Eglinton'.
The Chaplin Estates neighbourhood began with a plan of subdivision, registered by William John Chaplin and his son James D. Chaplin, in 1913. The Chaplin family had been landowners in this area dating back to 1860, when this district was known simply as 'Eglinton'.
Chaplin Estates was marketed as a high class residential district. The developers
included a long list of building restrictions and zoning bylaws, in the sale of
each property. There were no semi-detached houses allowed, and stucco exteriors
were not to cover more than half the house.
The marketing of the subdivision was handled by the Chaplin Realty Company. Prices
ranged from $500 to $9,000 a lot. Most of the lots were sold between 1921 and
1925.
OVERVIEW
This distinguished neighbourhood has always been one of Toronto's most exclusive addresses. Chaplin Estates homeowners enjoy convenient access to excellent public and private schools, shopping, parks and recreation, and transit service.
This distinguished neighbourhood has always been one of Toronto's most exclusive addresses. Chaplin Estates homeowners enjoy convenient access to excellent public and private schools, shopping, parks and recreation, and transit service.
HISTORY
Davisville Village is named after John Davis, who immigrated to Canada from Staffordshire, England in 1840. John Davis served as Davisville's first postmaster and helped found the Davisville Public School. He also operated the Davis Pottery, which became the Village's largest employer.
Davisville Village is named after John Davis, who immigrated to Canada from Staffordshire, England in 1840. John Davis served as Davisville's first postmaster and helped found the Davisville Public School. He also operated the Davis Pottery, which became the Village's largest employer.
The south part of Davisville was subdivided in the 1860's on land owned mostly
by the Davis family. The north part of the Village belonged to the Church. This
latter tract of land, known as the Davisville Glebe, remained undeveloped until
1911 when it was sold to the Dovercourt Land and Building Company, the same company
that oversaw the development of the Lawrence Park neighbourhood.
Ed Note. The former Davisville Post Office was run by John Davis' grandson Jack. This
two-storey building is still standing on the north-east corner of Yonge Street
and Davisville Avenue.
OVERVIEW
This centrally located neighbourhood has always been popular with singles, young couples and families. The Davisville neighbourhood is known for its excellent recreational facilities, outstanding shopping districts, and active nightlife, which includes bars, restaurants and movie theatres.
This centrally located neighbourhood has always been popular with singles, young couples and families. The Davisville neighbourhood is known for its excellent recreational facilities, outstanding shopping districts, and active nightlife, which includes bars, restaurants and movie theatres.
HISTORY
The Lawrence Park subdivision was assembled in 1907 by the Dovercourt Land Building and Saving Company. The Dovercourt Land Company acquired the north parcel of Lawrence Park from John Lawrence, after whom this neighbourhood is named.
Wilfred Servington Dinnick was the president of the Dovercourt Land Company. It was under Dinnick's direction that Lawrence Park was developed as a suburb for the 'well to do'.
The Lawrence Park subdivision was assembled in 1907 by the Dovercourt Land Building and Saving Company. The Dovercourt Land Company acquired the north parcel of Lawrence Park from John Lawrence, after whom this neighbourhood is named.
Wilfred Servington Dinnick was the president of the Dovercourt Land Company. It was under Dinnick's direction that Lawrence Park was developed as a suburb for the 'well to do'.
The first advertisement for Lawrence Park trumpeted it as an 'aristocratic neighbourhood',
'four hundred feet above Lake Ontario', and 'Far from the Lake Winds in Winter'.
Despite all its fanfare, Lawrence Park's development was sporadic. The building
of houses was interrupted by two world wars, a recession, and a depression. It
wasn't until the 1950's that this neighbourhood was completely developed.
OVERVIEW
Lawrence Park is one of Toronto's most exclusive residential neighbourhoods. It is located in a very peaceful and tranquil setting that includes gently rolling hills, winding roads and a lush topography.
Lawrence Park is one of Toronto's most exclusive residential neighbourhoods. It is located in a very peaceful and tranquil setting that includes gently rolling hills, winding roads and a lush topography.
Lawrence Park's shops, schools, and recreational facilities are located on its
periphery, which keeps traffic on the residential streets to a minimum.
HISTORY
Lytton Park owes its development to the Metropolitan Street Railway, whose single horse car line began service to this area in 1886. Prior to the advent of the railway, Lytton Park was a rural outpost with limited access to the City of Toronto.
Lytton Park owes its development to the Metropolitan Street Railway, whose single horse car line began service to this area in 1886. Prior to the advent of the railway, Lytton Park was a rural outpost with limited access to the City of Toronto.
The Metropolitan Company recognized the impact on land values that their railway
service would bring to this district. Thus in 1888, the Railway purchased the
two hundred acre Beatty farm, near their station at Yonge and Glengrove.
In 1888, the former Beatty farm became the "Glen Grove Park' subdivision and
the residential development of Lytton Park was underway.
Lytton Park's major period of growth began in 1912, when it became part of the
City of Toronto. It was during the next fifteen years that most of Lytton Park's
houses, schools, churches and parks were built.
OVERVIEW
Lytton Park is one of Toronto's most exclusive neighbourhoods. It is home to doctors, lawyers, stockbrokers and corporate executives who value Lytton Park's quiet charm, and its convenient access to transportation corridors leading in and out of the city.
Lytton Park is one of Toronto's most exclusive neighbourhoods. It is home to doctors, lawyers, stockbrokers and corporate executives who value Lytton Park's quiet charm, and its convenient access to transportation corridors leading in and out of the city.
Lytton Park's other assets include beautiful homes on large lots, outstanding
recreational facilities, and a close proximity to excellent public and private
schools.
HISTORY
The town of North Toronto was incorporated in 1890. It was formed as the result of an amalgamation between Davisville Village, Eglinton Village, and Bedford Park Village.
At the time of its incorporation, North Toronto was primarily an agricultural farming community. However, large parcels of land in North Toronto were already subdivided, and were being held by speculators.
The actual building of houses in this area began in the 1890's, when the Metropolitan
Street Railway, made North Toronto the northernmost stop on its five cent line
from downtown Toronto.
By the early 1900's, North Toronto had emerged as one of Toronto's most popular
commuter suburbs. However, frustrated by the poor level of municipal services
being offered by the Town, North Toronto residents voted in favour of Annexation
to the City of Toronto on December 15, 1912. North Toronto filled in quickly after
annexation and was completely developed by the 1940's.
OVERVIEW
When the expanded Toronto Mega City was formed in 1998 the North Toronto neighbourhood went from being located at the north end of the old city to occupying a central location within the new city boundaries. Despite these changes North Toronto's identity as a neighbourhood endures.
When the expanded Toronto Mega City was formed in 1998 the North Toronto neighbourhood went from being located at the north end of the old city to occupying a central location within the new city boundaries. Despite these changes North Toronto's identity as a neighbourhood endures.
North Toronto is especially popular with families raising school-age children.
It has everything families are looking for in a neighbourhood including good size
houses, an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, convenient
access to Toronto's transit system, and a multitude of parks and recreational
facilities.
HISTORY
Teddington Park formed the northern boundary of the City of Toronto in 1912. That same year, separate plans of subdivision were registered by two prominent Toronto businessman: Nicholas Garland and Robert Dack. These plans led to the eventual building of homes in Teddington Park.
Teddington Park's development as a high-end residential district was inspired
by the Rosedale Golf Club, which had moved from Rosedale to the Teddington Park
area in 1909.
Teddington Park's older houses on Riverview Drive were originally given descriptive
names such as 'Donnybrook', 'Silverwood', and 'Treetops'. These names were in
leu of municipal addresses, which were not issued until some time after the houses
were built. Some of these houses still display their historical names.
OVERVIEW
The Teddington Park neighbourhood is one of the smallest and most exclusive districts in Toronto. Over the years many important and influential Torontonians have called this neighbourhood their home.
The Teddington Park neighbourhood is one of the smallest and most exclusive districts in Toronto. Over the years many important and influential Torontonians have called this neighbourhood their home.
Teddington Park is conveniently located along the Yonge Street corridor however,
it is remarkably quiet thanks to its natural boundaries which include the Rosedale
Golf Club and the Riverview Drive Ravine.
HISTORY
In 1912, Toronto Suburbs Ltd., guided by George Kappele and D.F. Crowagen registered a plan of subdivision for the old Waverley farm at Mount Pleasant Road and Lawrence Avenue. The developers named this new subdivision Waverley Park.
Like other Toronto neighbourhoods from this era, the actual building of homes
in Waverley Park was stalled initially by the First World War and then by the
depression.
In 1931 the City of Toronto expropriated the properties in the centre of Waverley
Park for the creation of a public park. The Park was named Wanless Park, and eventually
the entire neighbourhood adopted this name.
Wanless Park, Wanless Road, Wanless Avenue, and Wanless Crescent are all named
after John Wanless, a former Toronto alderman and educator.
OVERVIEW
Wanless Park is a very popular neighbourhood among families with young children. The main attraction is Wanless Park, an island of green space right in the centre of the neighbourhood.
Wanless Park is a very popular neighbourhood among families with young children. The main attraction is Wanless Park, an island of green space right in the centre of the neighbourhood.
Wanless Park residents enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to all the
local amenities including the Bedford Park Public School and Community Centre,
the George Locke Public Library, Yonge Street shopping and the Lawrence subway
station.
Source: Your Guide to Toronto Neighbourhoods copyright Maple Tree Publishing
Inc.