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    History:

    In the late 1700s and early 1800s, the area now known as Liberty Village was part of the Garrison Common —a military fortification for the Town of York (which would later become Toronto). Historic Fort York, located at 100 Garrison Road, served as the base for the Canadian militia in the Battle of York against the Americans in 1813.
    The arrival of the railway to this area in the 1850s attracted industry, which in turn led to the building of warehouses and factories. Many of these former industrial buildings are now enjoying a new purpose in Liberty Village as funky lofts, hip live/workspaces, commercial studios and trendy shops and restaurants.
    The name Liberty Village is a reference to the former Toronto Central Prison and the Mercer Reformatory for Women that were situated here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The former prison chapel located at 70 East Liberty Street is slated to become a public art gallery. Liberty Street —the neighbourhood’s main east-west thoroughfare —is so named because it was the first ground prisoners set foot upon once they were granted their release.

    Overview:

    As its name suggests Liberty Village is a self contained 43-acre master-planned community, combining residential, commercial business, and retail uses. This neighbourhood is a magnet for young professionals in the media, high-tech, and design fields who live and work in the downtown core. Liberty Village has a cool urban vibe that emanates from its Victorian industrial architecture. The tall chimney smoke stacks that project from some of these old buildings serve as neighbourhood landmarks.

    Lifestyle:

    Liberty Village has gained a reputation as a destination spot for those seeking unique furniture and design stores,as well as art galleries, hip coffee shops and urban fusion restaurants. The Metro supermarket anchors a shopping strip that includes a video store, a pet supply store, a dry cleaner and a bank.

    Homes:

    Nodules of new townhouses can be found throughout Liberty Village and along King Street West. Hard lofts in restored industrial buildings feature soaring ceilings, huge windows and exposed brick. New concrete and glass condo towers provide an ultra-modern contrast to the older buildings in the area.

    Recreation:

    Liberty Village residents can take advantage of the nearby waterfront trail that is used by walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters. This neighbourhood is just minutes away from Toronto’s Entertainment District and world-class sporting venues such as Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre.

    Transportation:

    Streetcar lines on Queen and King streets provide quick and easy access to the downtown financial and entertainment districts. Go Transit’s Exhibition Station is within walking distance of this neighbourhood.
    Motorists can scoot downtown in minutes or quickly access the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard,which provide access toa a network of highways leading out of the downtown core.

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      Liberty Village Stats

      Walkability:

      High

      Bikeability:

      Low

      Public Transit:

      Medium

      Affordability:

      High

      Greenspace:

      Medium

      Recreation:

      High

       

      Legend: Low, Medium, High

      Commute Times

      Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
      15 Minutes
      Time To TTC Station:
      10 Minutes
      Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
      15 Minutes
      Time To Hospital:
      15 Minutes
      Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
      30 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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      Editor’s Note. BEFORE MOVING INTO, BUYING OR RENTING A HOME, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL YOU ARE CONSIDERING BY PHONE to ensure your home is within the designated boundaries and that your child is age appropriate. WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISINFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL ENROLLMENT SO DO NOT ASSUME that your child can automatically attend a specific school or specialized program until you have official confirmation from that school. Please visit the school board web sites for more information.