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      History:

      Seaton Village was originally settled by Colonel David Shank and Captain Samuel Smith. Both men were loyalists who served under John Graves Simcoe in the Queens Rangers. In the early 1800’s, the Shank and Smith farm lots were acquired by George Crookshank. The Crookshank estate began at the foot of Bathurst Street where it overlooked the lake. A laneway from the Crookshank house ran north to his country farm, where Seaton Village is today. The Crookshank laneway is now part of Bathurst Street. Seaton Village is named after Lord Seaton, a former Lieutenant Governor of Canada. The Village was laid out on the old Crookshank farm in the 1850’s. However, residential development of the present day neighbourhood did not commence until around 1888, when Seaton Village was annexed by the City of Toronto.

      Overview:

      Seaton Village is a family oriented neighbourhood conveniently located in Midtown Toronto. Remarkably, this neighbourhood has managed to maintain the feel of a small town village, even though it is situated in a busy part of the city. The focal point of this neighbourhood is Vermont Square. This city park is the home of the St. Alban’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club, a community agency that offers children and families a variety of social and recreational programs. Part of Seaton Village’s charm is its many quaint  laneways that are named after former local residents and landmarks.

      Lifestyle:

      Bloor Street from Bathurst Street west to Christie Street is the home of Toronto’s Koreatown retail corridor. This vibrant shopping area is highlighted by a number of Korean restaurants, Karaoke bars, and Korean food and gift shops. The Bloor Street shopping area east of Bathurst Street is brimming with trendy restaurants, cafes and nightclubs that attract students from the nearby University of Toronto, as well as a diverse mix of people from all over the city. The Bathurst Street shopping area has more of a quieter, residential tone than Bloor Street. It includes small cafes, and professional offices and stores that are geared towards the local home-owners. The Dupont and Christie intersection is anchored by a large national grocery store chain. Summerhill Market on Bathurst street is a popular specialty grocery store.

      Homes:

      Seaton Village houses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most of these homes have beautiful brick exteriors and were built between 1910 and 1930. Many encompass Victorian features with gable roofs and front porches. Many of the original Seaton Village homes feature a small roof turret that is a signature detail found throughout the neighbourhood. Seaton Village is also known for its abundance of laneways which are named in honour of past noteworthy resident sand neighbourhood landmarks.

      Recreation:

      Vermont Square is located right in the centre of the Seaton Village neighbourhood. This lush city park is lined with trees, and includes a children’s playground and a wading pool. This park is also home to the St. Albans Boys’ and Girls’ Club which has a myriad of programs for families and children including preschool programs, a summer camp, a games room, a computer room, a weight room, a gymnasium, and much more. Christie Pits Park, located at the corner of Bloor and Christie Streets, is one of Toronto’s busiest parks. Its facilities include baseball diamonds, an artificial ice rink, a children’s playground, an outdoor pool, and a wading pool.

      Transportation:

      Seaton Village is well served by public transit. Most homes are within walking distance of the Bathurst or Christie subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line, or the Dupont station on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. There is also bus service on Christie and Dupont Streets and streetcar service on Bathurst Street.

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          Seaton Village 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:
          15 Minutes
          Time To TTC Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          30 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 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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