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      History:

      The Dovercourt Park neighbourhood began as the Village of Dovercourt back in the 1870’s. Dovercourt’s first residents were poor immigrants that came to Canada from England.
      By 1884, there were a few dozen houses scattered throughout Dovercourt. These first houses were one and two bedroom, tar and paper shacks, which would eventually earn Dovercourt the unflattering nickname “Shantytown”. Better days were just around the corner however, as the City of Toronto annexed the Village of Dovercourt in 1910. Annexation brought proper city services to Dovercourt which in turn helped to stimulate the growth of this neighbourhood. Dovercourt Park was fully developed by 1923.

      Overview:

      The Dovercourt Park neighbourhood is conveniently located in Midtown Toronto. The shopping district centred at Hallam Road and Dovercourt Road has a small town feel with quaint two-storey brick commercial storefronts that feature small businesses catering to the local community. This neighbourhood has become very popular with young families as it checks all the boxes with nice size homes, a wonderful park, outstanding shopping options and convenient access to public transit.
      A focal point in this neighbourhood is the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club. Their clubhouse, located at Dovercourt Park, is open year round and offers a myriad of social and recreational programs for neighbourhood children.

      Lifestyle:

      The Main Street shopping district centred at Hallam Street and Dovercourt Road is a great place to grab a coffee, pick up some fresh flowers and enjoy a tasty treat at a local bakery. If you want hustle and bustle head over to Bloor Street West where you will find a wide assortment of food shops, coffee shops and restaurants as well as an eclectic assortment of independent retailers.

      Homes:

      Dovercourt Park houses come in a rainbow of colours, shapes and sizes. Most of these homes were built between 1900 and 1925 and include Victorian and Edwardian architectural details. Many have open front porches and gable dormers that face out onto the street. The lots are narrow but neat and tidy. Parking is situated at the rear off laneways. Permit street parking is also available on many streets. The mature tree canopy found in this neighbourhood adds to the quaintness of the streetscape. In particular the houses around Dovercourt Park have a nice curb appeal.

      Recreation:

      The main recreational facility in this neighbourhood is Dovercourt Park. This park is six acres in size and features, a children’s playground, a wading pool, two tennis courts, baseball diamond, sports fields, and natural ice rinks in the winter. Dovercourt Park is also the home of the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, for children ages seven through seventeen. This club is open year round and includes a small gymnasium, a pool, a games room, an arts and crafts room, and two computer rooms.

      Christie Pitts Park (pool, baseball diamond, skating rink) and Dufferin Grove Park (fire pits, soccer fields, skating rink) are also very popular neighbourhood recreational destinations. The Bloor Gladstone branch of the Toronto Public Library offers programs for both children and adults.

      Transportation:

      Most Dovercourt Park houses are within walking distance of either the Ossington or Dufferin subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.

      Dovercourt Park’s main arterial roadways are Bloor and Dufferin Streets which provide motorists with excellent access routes to all parts of the city.

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          Dovercourt Park Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Medium

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          20 Minutes
          Time To TTC Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          20 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          40 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          20 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.

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