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      History:

      Swansea was incorporated as a village in 1926. The Swansea Village corporate seal reveals a great deal about the colourful history of this neighbourhood. Included on the Swansea seal is explorer Etienne Brule, who in 1615 became the first European to set foot on what is now Swansea. Also shown is a First Nations member. This is symbolic in that it recognizes that First Nations members were the first people to inhabit Swansea, hundreds of years ago. The hills in the Swansea Village seal represent Swansea’s rolling countryside, which is similar to the topography found in Swansea, Wales, after which this neighbourhood is named. The water in the Swansea seal refers to Swansea’s natural boundaries, which include Lake Ontario, the Humber River and Grenadier Pond. In 1967, Swansea Village joined Forest Hill Village as one of the last two independent villages to be annexed by the City of Toronto.

      Overview:

      Swansea Village is the only Toronto neighbourhood that has its own community-run Town Hall. Swansea is also the only Toronto neighbourhood to have a lake, a river, and a pond as it’s natural boundaries. Swansea’s hilly terrain, winding roads and many mature trees accentuate the storybook houses that line the residential streets of this neighbourhood. Shopping and amenities as well as public transit are readily accessible along Bloor Street which forms the northern boundary of the neighbourhood.

      Lifestyle:

      The most convenient shopping district for Swansea residents is the Bloor West Village shopping district on Bloor Street West. Bloor West Village features Toronto’s best selection of European bakeries and delis.

      Homes:

      Swansea’s has an eclectic collection of homes encompassing a wide variety of styles from English Cottage and Tudor to more modern contemporary styles. The lots are fairly narrow but the streets do not feel crowded as there nice setbacks with pretty front gardens and a nice tree canopy. Many of these homes were built in the 1920s and 30s, with a smattering of newer homes included as part of the housing mix. Most homes are detached two storey but there are also a fair number of bungalows and semi-detached houses as well as smaller apartment buildings at the south end of the neighbourhood. Swansea is bookended on the east and west by two very special enclaves . The exclusive pocket of  homes along Swansea’s east boundary meanders through a  hilly, wooded ravine abutting High Park. Many of these homes feature commanding views of the picturesque Grenadier Pond. Brule Gardens situated in a bucolic setting in the north-west pocket of Swansea is one of the prettiest enclaves in Toronto. The beautiful Tudor, Georgian and English Cottage style homes found here provided an inspiring backdrop for renowned Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery who resided on Riverside Drive in her beloved home Journey’s End

      Recreation:

      The Swansea Town Hall and Community Centre includes a small gymnasium, and a selection of meeting rooms available for a variety of functions. Swansea Town Hall is also the home of the Swansea Memorial Public Library, the smallest branch of the Toronto Public Library system. This branch specializes in material for children and seniors and provides complete inter-library loan services. Rennie Park, located on the east side of Rennie Terrace, south of Morningside Avenue, has four tennis courts, an artificial ice rink, and a wading pool. High Park which can be accessed from Bloor Street, features a full day of recreational activities including fishing, theatre performances, train rides, an animal zoo, historical exhibits, a restaurant and a myriad of fitness opportunities.

      Transportation:

      Swansea is served by a bus route on Windermere and Morningside Avenues. The Runnymede and Jane subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line are within walking distance of many of the houses in this neighbourhood. Motorists enjoy the convenience of being located only minutes away from the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard.

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          Swansea Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          15 Minutes
          Time To TTC Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          20 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          25 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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