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    History:

    The Niagara neighbourhood has a rich history that dates back to 1793, when it was part of a military garrison for the fledgling Town of York. Old Fort York, is still standing on Garrison Road, between Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue. Street names in the Niagara neighbourhood are reminders of its military past. For example: Stanley Street is named after the former Stanley Barracks now located on the Exhibition grounds, Niagara Street is named after the former military capital of Upper Canada, and Tecumseh Street is named for the great warrior chief of the Shawnee, who fought for Canada, in the war of 1812. The second chapter in this neighbourhood’s history began in the 1850’s, when Niagara emerged as a prominent industrial centre. Niagara’s factories and mills created a demand for workers housing which led ultimately to the residential development of the Niagara neighbourhood in the mid to late 1800’s.

     

    Overview:

    Niagara is a mixed residential and industrial neighbourhood. As of 1994 the City of Toronto had recorded approximately 3,107 dwelling units, and 647 industrial firms in the Niagara neighbourhood. This neighbourhood is now in transition however as the trend is towards more residential accomodations and less industry. The physical and social centre of Niagara is Stanley Park, a multi-recreational facility that is well used by area residents. Niagara offers convenient access to Toronto’s business and entertainment districts. It is also very handy to the Skydome, Exhibition Place, the Harbourfront, and the Toronto Islands.

    Lifestyle:

    Queen Street West provides Niagara residents with an eclectic mix of antique shops, art galleries, bookstores, fashion stores, natural food markets, and restaurants. King Street also has stores and restaurants that serve the day-to-day needs of Niagara residents.

    Homes:

    Niagara’s historic Second Empire row houses and cosy one storey Ontario Cottages were built in the mid to late 1800s. The Niagara neighbourhood also contains a plethora of new townhouse developments commonly known as King West Village. Many of these are stacked townhomes with small patios or rooftop patios. There are also a number of new condominium buildings in this neighbourhood.

    Recreation:

    Niagara is a close knit neighbourhood with its own small community centre located on the Stanley Park grounds. This centre is used for local residents meetings, community based programming and social functions. Stanley Park is a favourite neighbourhood meeting place. It contains two baseball diamonds, two tennis courts, a soccer field, a small outdoor pool, and a children’s playground. Fort York located on Garrison Road was the scene of the bloody Battle of York during the War of 1812. Today this important Toronto landmark serves as a museum where knowledgeable historical interpreters, wearing period costumes, conduct tours and demonstrate historical activities. Fort York also contains a variety of exhibits and displays.

    Transportation:

    Regular streetcar service runs on Queen Street, King Street, and Bathurst Street. Motorists are just minutes from the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard.

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      Niagara Stats

      Walkability:

      Low

      Public Transit:

      Low

      Affordability:

      Medium

      Greenspace:

      Medium

      Recreation:

      Medium

       

      Legend: Low, Medium, High

      Commute Times

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