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      History:

      The Wallace Emerson neighbourhood owes its development to the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway lines which began freight services to this area in the late 1800’s. The railways attracted industries to the Wallace Emerson area which in turn led to the residential development of what historically has been a working class neighbourhood. Wallace Emerson did not become a clearly defined neighbourhood until 1970. In fact city planners identified it only for the sake of convenience, making reference to the two major cross-streets – Wallace and Emerson – that intersect the middle of this Toronto neighbourhood.

      Overview:

      The focal point of this neighbourhood is the Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre and Wallace Emerson Park located at Dufferin and Dupont Streets. This community hub has recently been revitalized with modern recreational amenities, a new child care facility, and improvements to the surrounding parkland. Adjacent to the community centre and park is Galleria On The Park, a master planned community consisting of a collection of condo towers designed to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood. Wallace Emerson residents also enjoy convenient access to the nearby West Toronto Railpath a reclaimed public space that has been compared to the High Line rail trail in New York City.

      Lifestyle:

      The Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area holds a major community street festival in July called Big On Bloor which showcases the eclectic mix of international restaurants and artists that proliferate in this community. Local shopping is also available at the intersections of Wallace and Landsdowne Avenues, and along recently revitalized Dupont Street.

      Homes:

      The modest size brick houses in this neighbourhood were built in the early to mid 1900’s. They include a mix of detached and semi-detached houses. Wallace Emerson’s narrow streets and narrow lots are supported by an extensive network of laneways that provide additional parking options for area residents. Galleria On The Park a master planned community located at Dufferin and Dupont Streets provides condominium buyers with a plethora of home ownership opportunities.

      Recreation:

      The recently modernized Wallace Emerson Community Centre located at the southwest corner of Dufferin and Dupont Streets includes: An aquatic centre, a gym facility and running track, an outdoor running track on the roof of the facility, dance and aerobics studios, an open fitness area, and multi-purpose rooms. Wallace Emerson Park located next to the community centre features four floodlit tennis courts, and a twin surface artificial ice rink that offers pleasure skating, permit hockey, shinny hockey, learn to skate programs, an ice hockey house league, and parent and children skating programs. The Bloor/Gladstone Public Library, on Bloor Street east of Dufferin Street, offers programs for adults and children.

      Transportation:

      The Wallace Emerson neighbourhood is very well served by public transit, with every home in the neighbourhood being located within a few minutes walk of a public transit line. The Bloor-Danforth subway has stations at Dufferin and at Lansdowne. There is also bus routes along Dufferin and Dupont Streets, as well as Lansdowne Avenue.

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          Wallace Emerson Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          Low

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Low

          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:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          45 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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