Yonge & Eglinton is bounded by Briar Hill Avenue to the North, Soudan to the South and Mount Pleasant Road to the East, Avenue Road to the West.
Neighbourhood
Yonge & Eglinton is a key part of North Toronto (which encompasses Davisville Village, Yonge-Eglinton, Lytton Park, Bedford Park and Lawrence Park), it’s a densely populated neighbourhood in the heart of the action, close to retail shops and restaurants, entertainment, community activities and public transit.
History
In the early 1900’s the district of North Toronto saw small residential villages popping up along the Metropolitan Street Railway track that ran along Yonge Street, developing into popular commuter suburbs. By the 1940’s the area was completely redeveloped and became a much-desired neighbourhood for families with school age children. The typical homes in Yonge-Eglinton were built between 1910 – 1940 and are a combination of bungalows, semi-detached and detached homes. The homes tend to be generous in size and the design is reflective of the Tudor-Style. This North Toronto community takes care of their properties and tend to maintain their homes, reflective in lovely landscaping and current updates both interior and exterior. The intersection at Yonge and Eglinton has become lined with high-rise apartment and condo buildings and there is a lot of new building taking place in this popular area.
Real Estate
There are many house options in this area for young professionals, families and empty nesters. There are a variety of sized homes as well as many condominiums and apartments available to suite a wide area of price options. This makes the neighborhood very popular. It is growing at a very fast rate as new construction is highly prominent in the area.
Living in Yonge & Eglinton
The area of Yonge & Eglinton is among the most walkable in the city. An abundance of shops and restaurants along Yonge Street provide endless opportunities just steps from many area homes and condos. The interesting mix of independent retailers and national brands along Yonge Street defines the area, while the popular Yonge Eglinton Centre houses additional shops, restaurants, offices, and movie theatres.
The area’s excellent selection of bars, pubs, restaurants, and general midtown nightlife has garnered it the nickname ‘Yonge and Eligible’. As a result, this bustling intersection centred upon Eglinton subway station is a popular choice among young professionals who wish to live outside the downtown core.
Nearby, North Toronto Community Centre (on Eglinton Avenue West) boasts a gym, squash courts, walking track, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. The community centre backs on to Eglinton Park, which provides the surrounding community with two sports fields, a baseball diamond, a wading pool, playground, tennis courts, and an ice rink. Sherwood Park, just slightly northeast of Yonge-Eglinton offers a picturesque park and walking path with some of the largest and oldest trees in the city. Northern District Public Library has programming for all ages.
Yonge – Eglinton Schools
- John Fisher Junior Public School | Grades JK – 6, French Immersion program
- Eglinton Junior Public School | Grades JK – 6
- North Toronto Collegiate Institute | Grades 9 – 12
- Northern Secondary School | Grades 9 – 12
- Monica Catholic School | Grades JK – 6
- Clement’s School | Grades JK – 12 (private girls school)
Transportation
Regular TTC bus service runs along Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue West, Mount Pleasant Road, and Avenue Road connecting to Eglinton subway station. Major highways and expressways are within a 10 minute drive.
