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      History:

      The High Park neighbourhood contains a wealth of history. The area north of Bloor Street was formerly part of the Town of West Toronto Junction, which was annexed by the City of Toronto in 1909. The historical house at 191 High Park Avenue was built in 1888 for D.W. Clendenan, the first mayor of West Toronto Junction. The High Park property south of Bloor Street, was purchased in 1836 by John Howard Toronto’s first surveyor. Howard named his estate High Park because of its high elevation and magnificent view of Lake Ontario. In 1873 Howard deeded his beloved High Park estate to the City of Toronto. John Howard’s former residence Colborne Lodge is still situated on its original site in High Park, where it is now a public museum.

      Overview:

      The focal point of the High Park neighbourhood is the landmark park after which this neighbourhood is named. Long considered the gateway to Toronto’s west-end the High Park neighbourhood is popular with singles, couples and families. This neighbourhood has it all from its iconic park, highly regarded schools, the local St. Josephs Hospital, easy access to the Bloor subway line and nearby shopping destinations in Bloor West Village and Roncesvalles Village. High Park also contains a diverse housing mix including some of the prettier semi-detached and detached homes in Toronto as well as a large number of  multi-plex homes and brownstone walk-up apartment buildings. There are also a large number of high-rise rental apartment buildings in High Park just north of Bloor Street 

      Lifestyle:

      High Park is conveniently located within walking distance of ‘Bloor West Village’, one of Toronto’s most popular shopping districts. The ‘Village’ is known across the City for its European bakeries, delicatessens, specialty food shops, cafes and restaurants. High Park’s other major shopping area is Roncesvalles Village which has an old world charm with mostly independent shops and restaurants as well as a library, community centre, and annual street festivals. 

       

      Homes:

      High Park’s winding tree-lined streets are lined with impressive Arts and Crafts, Edwardian, Tudor-style and Victorian homes. These captivating houses were built largely during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Several of the larger mansions  have been divided into multiple-family dwellings. High Park’s distinctive brick homes feature a variety of architectural details. These features include leaded and stained glass windows, lush wood trims, french doors, hardwood floors and fireplaces with ornate mantels. The High Park neighbourhood also features a selection of condominium apartment buildings along Bloor Street and Quebec Avenue. Most of these condominiums include balconies, some of which feature south views that overlook High Park and Lake Ontario.

      Recreation:

      High Park encompasses 399 acres of public parkland. This city park includes a fishing pond, an outdoor theatre, an animal paddocks, picnic grounds, playgrounds, a restaurant, an historic museum, flower gardens, an adventure playground and a trackless train. High Park’s sports facilities include tennis, baseball, soccer, lawn bowling, swimming, and skating, as well as walking, jogging and cycling paths found throughout the park. You can read all about the rich history of High Park at the Runnymede Public Library on Bloor Street or the High Park Public Library on Roncesvalles. Both these libraries offer a myriad of programs for neighbourhood residents. Launched in 1998, the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground (located at 1873 Bloor St. W. in High Park) is a family meeting place that was inspired and built by the imagination and creativity of the local community and its children. A fire at the playground on March 17 destroyed a large portion of the popular structure. This beloved neighbourhood landmark was rebuilt in 2012.

      The High Park Club off Indian Road has been a fixture in this neighbourhood since 1911. Club facilities include, two grass tennis courts, five sheets for curling, a banquet hall with indoor and balcony seating, a full-service bar and multiple lounges.  In keeping up with the trends and the times the curling sheets have been converted to Pickleball courts for the summer season.

      Transportation:

      The Bloor-Danforth subway line has three stations serving the High Park neighbourhood including the Runnymede, High Park, and Keele stations. Motorists are approximately five minutes from the Queensway, which connects commuters to Lake Shore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway.

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          High Park Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          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:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          5 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          20 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 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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