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Neighbourhoods
Nestled between High Park, Lake Ontario, Dundas Street West and the West Toronto Railpath, Roncesvalles Village is home to about 15,000 people. We are well served by a wide variety of shops, services and eateries run by friendly and attentive small business owners. Our vintage buildings, sidewalk gardens and walkable streets are enticing. Our bike-friendly 1.8 km main street and proximity to bordering parks is a perfect pairing. It’s easy to get to by any means and lies only a few km from downtown. Truly an urban village in the best sense!
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Roncesvalles Avenue
Roncesvalles AvenueNestled between High Park, Lake Ontario, Dundas Street West and the West Toronto Railpath, Roncesvalles Village is home to about 15,000 people. We are well served by a wide variety of shops, services and eateries run by friendly and attentive small business owners. Our vintage buildings, sidewalk gardens and walkable streets are enticing. Our bike-friendly 1.8 km main street and proximity to bordering parks is a perfect pairing. It’s easy to get to by any means and lies only a few km from downtown. Truly an urban village in the best sense!
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
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High Park North
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
Steps from our unit, Sterling Road, as featured in the NY Times, is a zigzagging half-mile strip of old factories and warehouses, is getting a second life. Last summer, the North American debut of a splashy Banksy exhibition in an empty warehouse there drew a global spotlight. With the arrival of Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) last fall, Sterling Road is newly hip, its appeal broadening beyond the small cadre of tuned-in artists and bohemian types who for years have had it to themselves.
Sterling Road
Sterling RoadSteps from our unit, Sterling Road, as featured in the NY Times, is a zigzagging half-mile strip of old factories and warehouses, is getting a second life. Last summer, the North American debut of a splashy Banksy exhibition in an empty warehouse there drew a global spotlight. With the arrival of Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) last fall, Sterling Road is newly hip, its appeal broadening beyond the small cadre of tuned-in artists and bohemian types who for years have had it to themselves.
Welcome to Toronto’s West Side, notes Time Out magazine. Lush, tree-lined streets and century brick homes make up the historic district of The Junction – a hip neighborhood that gets its name for once being the heart of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Bordered by the northern end of High Park and the trendy eastern arm of the Junction Triangle, this eclectic area offers a quiet place to call home, or a lively night out for visitors. The main street of Dundas West is alive with restaurants, bars, local boutiques and businesses, while St. Clair West offers more suburban amenities (lookin’ at you, Stockyards Centre) in an urban center of the city. Hop on a rental city bike and explore: you’ll find yourself amongst a multigenerational mix of trendy youths, urban professionals, young families, and low-key locals. The welcoming, familiar vibe makes The Junction instantly feel like home whether you’re here for the day, the week or a whole lifetime.
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The Junction
Welcome to Toronto’s West Side, notes Time Out magazine. Lush, tree-lined streets and century brick homes make up the historic district of The Junction – a hip neighborhood that gets its name for once being the heart of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Bordered by the northern end of High Park and the trendy eastern arm of the Junction Triangle, this eclectic area offers a quiet place to call home, or a lively night out for visitors. The main street of Dundas West is alive with restaurants, bars, local boutiques and businesses, while St. Clair West offers more suburban amenities (lookin’ at you, Stockyards Centre) in an urban center of the city. Hop on a rental city bike and explore: you’ll find yourself amongst a multigenerational mix of trendy youths, urban professionals, young families, and low-key locals. The welcoming, familiar vibe makes The Junction instantly feel like home whether you’re here for the day, the week or a whole lifetime.
As featured in the NY Times, takeout joints and hip bars have long characterized Toronto's west-side Bloordale Village. A couple of years ago, artists began colonizing Sterling Road's boxy brick buildings for studio space, and dealers are now transforming once unoccupied industrial and retail spaces into buzzy galleries. Along Bloor Street West, hip restaurants and shops are popping up to serve both Bloordale's new arrivals and the curious rediscovering a once-neglected part of town.
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Bloordale Village
As featured in the NY Times, takeout joints and hip bars have long characterized Toronto's west-side Bloordale Village. A couple of years ago, artists began colonizing Sterling Road's boxy brick buildings for studio space, and dealers are now transforming once unoccupied industrial and retail spaces into buzzy galleries. Along Bloor Street West, hip restaurants and shops are popping up to serve both Bloordale's new arrivals and the curious rediscovering a once-neglected part of town.
This nearby neighborhood became Toronto’s hippest dining destination when Ossington Avenue, a once-downtrodden strip of mechanics, became the street to eat and drink. Dine at one of the excellent restaurants (Foxley is our fav spot) or people-watch from a patio—Bellwoods Brewery has great beer and the best view. The watering holes continue west down Dundas Street, with many of the cooler spots tucked into secret basements, with only a queue announcing their existence.
Best for: Nightlife, indie concerts, snack bars, quirky shops, galleries, local beer
What you won't find: Mainstream retailers
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Dundas Street West
Dundas Street WestThis nearby neighborhood became Toronto’s hippest dining destination when Ossington Avenue, a once-downtrodden strip of mechanics, became the street to eat and drink. Dine at one of the excellent restaurants (Foxley is our fav spot) or people-watch from a patio—Bellwoods Brewery has great beer and the best view. The watering holes continue west down Dundas Street, with many of the cooler spots tucked into secret basements, with only a queue announcing their existence.
Best for: Nightlife, indie concerts, snack bars, quirky shops, galleries, local beer
What you won't find: Mainstream retailers
Geary Ave. is an industrial strip just above the Dupont train bridge. Rustic, and unassuming Geary has managed to attract makers and creators looking for a space outside of the crowded and pricey core of Toronto. Now filling in with top-quality food producers, art galleries, breweries, and distilleries, it is a fun area to explore year-round.
Geary Avenue
Geary AvenueGeary Ave. is an industrial strip just above the Dupont train bridge. Rustic, and unassuming Geary has managed to attract makers and creators looking for a space outside of the crowded and pricey core of Toronto. Now filling in with top-quality food producers, art galleries, breweries, and distilleries, it is a fun area to explore year-round.
Food scene
One of Toronto's hottest and most reasonably-priced restaurants serving up traditional New York-style Italian pasta and pizza. A great patio in the summer; buzzing inside and out year-round. Get there early (6pm) if you don't want to wait.
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Sugo
1281 Bloor St WOne of Toronto's hottest and most reasonably-priced restaurants serving up traditional New York-style Italian pasta and pizza. A great patio in the summer; buzzing inside and out year-round. Get there early (6pm) if you don't want to wait.
An excellent local spot with five-star service, tasty Portuguese-style meat and seafood and a comfy patio.
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Piri Piri Grillhouse
1444 Dupont StAn excellent local spot with five-star service, tasty Portuguese-style meat and seafood and a comfy patio.
High end without the fuss or pretension, located within walking distance on Dupont. Nice patio, great service, excellent food. Reservations are a must.
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Lucia | Toronto | Italian Dining
1595 Dupont StHigh end without the fuss or pretension, located within walking distance on Dupont. Nice patio, great service, excellent food. Reservations are a must.
The most sought-after ice cream in Toronto has its new brick and mortar shop two minutes away. A small batch custard-based ice cream operation/shop with a lot of heart.
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Ruru Baked
659 Lansdowne AveThe most sought-after ice cream in Toronto has its new brick and mortar shop two minutes away. A small batch custard-based ice cream operation/shop with a lot of heart.
Tasty local smokehouse and meat mecca, located in the Roncesvalles 'hood.
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Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveTasty local smokehouse and meat mecca, located in the Roncesvalles 'hood.
Hip eatery serving a changing menu of farm-to-table Canadian food, craft beers & local wines.
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FARMHOUSE tavern
1627 Dupont StHip eatery serving a changing menu of farm-to-table Canadian food, craft beers & local wines.
Local breweries
In a 'hood filled with local breweries, this one is the closest and comes with a chill vibe, lots of space for lounging, and tasty beers. Grab a can and wander the railpath.
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Henderson Brewing co
128A Sterling RdIn a 'hood filled with local breweries, this one is the closest and comes with a chill vibe, lots of space for lounging, and tasty beers. Grab a can and wander the railpath.
Another nearby local brewery with a huge patio and lots of tasty beer options.
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Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WAnother nearby local brewery with a huge patio and lots of tasty beer options.
In our humble opinion, the city's best local brewery, located in the up and coming and off-the-beaten-path Geary Avenue 'hood and known for its sours.
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Blood Brothers Brewery Tap Room
165 Geary AveIn our humble opinion, the city's best local brewery, located in the up and coming and off-the-beaten-path Geary Avenue 'hood and known for its sours.
Fitness
The closest gym - a five minute walk. Cardio machines, free weights and a few classes.
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Bloor Street Fitness & Boxing 24/7
2295 Dundas St WThe closest gym - a five minute walk. Cardio machines, free weights and a few classes.
F45 Training The Junction
1655 Dupont StreetLocal gym with hourly classes.
Parks and outdoors
Great local park with tennis courts and a Monday farmers' market in the summer.
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Sorauren Avenue Park
289 Sorauren AveGreat local park with tennis courts and a Monday farmers' market in the summer.
Local park with an ice rink in the winter and lots of room for picnics in the summer.
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Campbell Park
225 Campbell AveLocal park with an ice rink in the winter and lots of room for picnics in the summer.
Wallace-Emerson Community Centre
1260 Dufferin StLocal community centre with pool, gym, skateboard park and more.
This waterfront trail is a 56 km bike and pedestrian path that runs the length of Toronto. South of our place you can go west to explore the trails near the Humber Bay bridge and beyond. Go east and you'll find your way to Sunnyside Beach, BMO field, Ontario Place, Exhibition Place, Coronation Park, the National Yacht Club, the Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront Centre, and the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, with regular ferries to the Toronto Islands. Beyond that, you can explore the city's east end, from Sugar Beach to the Leslie Spit, the portlands, Woodbine Beach and the Toronto Beach.
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Martin Goodman Trail
This waterfront trail is a 56 km bike and pedestrian path that runs the length of Toronto. South of our place you can go west to explore the trails near the Humber Bay bridge and beyond. Go east and you'll find your way to Sunnyside Beach, BMO field, Ontario Place, Exhibition Place, Coronation Park, the National Yacht Club, the Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront Centre, and the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, with regular ferries to the Toronto Islands. Beyond that, you can explore the city's east end, from Sugar Beach to the Leslie Spit, the portlands, Woodbine Beach and the Toronto Beach.
The George Chuvalo Community Centre is an exciting, accessible and open-ended 7,000 square foot community space where creativity, inclusive leadership, empowerment and innovation are supported, encouraged and celebrated. The centre is named after one of the West End’s most famous residents, boxing legend and anti-drug ambassador George Chuvalo.
George Chuvalo Community Centre
50 Sousa Mendes StThe George Chuvalo Community Centre is an exciting, accessible and open-ended 7,000 square foot community space where creativity, inclusive leadership, empowerment and innovation are supported, encouraged and celebrated. The centre is named after one of the West End’s most famous residents, boxing legend and anti-drug ambassador George Chuvalo.
The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands in Lake Ontario, located just offshore from the city's downtown area. They provide shelter for Toronto Harbour, and separate Toronto from the rest of Lake Ontario. The islands are home to the Toronto Island Park, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, several private yacht clubs, a public marina, Centreville Amusement Park, a year-round residential neighbourhood, and several public beaches. The island community is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Public ferries operate year-round from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and privately operated water taxis operate from May to September. A pedestrian tunnel connects the mainland to the airport.
The Toronto Islands are a popular tourist and recreational destination. Bicycles are accommodated on the ferries at no charge and can be rented at Centre Island. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards are also available for rental from May to September. A disc golf course exists on the island. The main beach is along the south shore of Centre Island and part of the beach on the west shore of Centre at Hanlans Point is clothing-optional. There is ample parkland suitable for picnicking, several playgrounds, water play areas and several gardens. During the winter months people reach the lagoons and Toronto Harbour from the islands for ice skating when conditions permit.
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Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands in Lake Ontario, located just offshore from the city's downtown area. They provide shelter for Toronto Harbour, and separate Toronto from the rest of Lake Ontario. The islands are home to the Toronto Island Park, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, several private yacht clubs, a public marina, Centreville Amusement Park, a year-round residential neighbourhood, and several public beaches. The island community is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Public ferries operate year-round from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and privately operated water taxis operate from May to September. A pedestrian tunnel connects the mainland to the airport.
The Toronto Islands are a popular tourist and recreational destination. Bicycles are accommodated on the ferries at no charge and can be rented at Centre Island. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards are also available for rental from May to September. A disc golf course exists on the island. The main beach is along the south shore of Centre Island and part of the beach on the west shore of Centre at Hanlans Point is clothing-optional. There is ample parkland suitable for picnicking, several playgrounds, water play areas and several gardens. During the winter months people reach the lagoons and Toronto Harbour from the islands for ice skating when conditions permit.
Shopping
Closest local book shop with plenty of books written by local authors.
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Another Story Bookshop
315 Roncesvalles AveClosest local book shop with plenty of books written by local authors.
Closest Mall - walkable along Bloor Street - with grocery, booze and other options.
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Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StClosest Mall - walkable along Bloor Street - with grocery, booze and other options.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Closest shop for alcohol - five minutes away.
Large independent grocery store specializing in international foods, cheese and local produce.
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Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StLarge independent grocery store specializing in international foods, cheese and local produce.
Sightseeing
Just across the street, the MOCCA has featured the work of more than 1,100 Canadian and other international artists, hosted 200+ exhibitions, and welcomed 40,000 annual visitors.
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Listasafn samtíma Toronto Kanada
158 Sterling RdJust across the street, the MOCCA has featured the work of more than 1,100 Canadian and other international artists, hosted 200+ exhibitions, and welcomed 40,000 annual visitors.
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle-style mansion and garden about a 30-minute walk from us. It is now a historic house museum and landmark that hosts regular events and is a great destination for an afternoon stroll.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle-style mansion and garden about a 30-minute walk from us. It is now a historic house museum and landmark that hosts regular events and is a great destination for an afternoon stroll.
The nearby historic Wallace Avenue pedestrian bridge, which spans the Georgetown Rail corridor and connects Wallace Avenue to Dundas West Avenue, was built in 1907 by the Ontario Bridge Company. It is an early example of a steel truss riveted bridge. As very few examples of this type of bridge remain, it is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act. The stairs on both ends were replaced in the late 1990s due to extensive corrosion and in 2017 the east staircase was realigned because of the creation of a new street near the original base. The area surrounding and under this industrial age structure has become an important community meeting spot.
Wallace Ave Pedestrian Bridge
The nearby historic Wallace Avenue pedestrian bridge, which spans the Georgetown Rail corridor and connects Wallace Avenue to Dundas West Avenue, was built in 1907 by the Ontario Bridge Company. It is an early example of a steel truss riveted bridge. As very few examples of this type of bridge remain, it is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act. The stairs on both ends were replaced in the late 1990s due to extensive corrosion and in 2017 the east staircase was realigned because of the creation of a new street near the original base. The area surrounding and under this industrial age structure has become an important community meeting spot.