
Midtown's Prestigious Residential Address
North Toronto is a broad, affluent residential area stretching along the Yonge Street corridor roughly between Eglinton Avenue and Lawrence Avenue, encompassing some of the city's most desirable streets. The neighbourhood is anchored by the bustling Yonge-Eglinton intersection, Toronto's unofficial midtown downtown, where office towers, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife create an urban energy rivalling the city centre. Beyond the Eglinton buzz, North Toronto's residential streets are a showcase of Toronto at its best: wide lots, stately homes ranging from early 20th-century Georgian and Tudor styles to tasteful contemporary builds, and a mature tree canopy that creates cathedral-like streetscapes in every season. The neighbourhood is served by multiple stations on the Yonge subway line, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will add a new east-west rapid transit dimension. Excellent schools, both public and private, are a major draw, and the area offers easy access to the ravine systems of Moore Park and the Belt Line Trail. North Toronto is where established families, professionals, and longtime residents enjoy a quality of life that is hard to match anywhere in the city.
Walkability
82/100 - Very Walkable
Transit
Eglinton Station, Davisville Station, St. Clair Station (Line 1); Eglinton Crosstown LRT (coming)
Vibe
Affluent, midtown-urban, established
Somewhat Walkable
Great Transit
Bikeable
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
2711 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2H8, Canada
2552 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2J2, Canada
The Lobby Of, The Parker Apartment Bldg, 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
2674 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2H7, Canada
190 Sherwood Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 2B7, Canada
196 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON M4S 1R8, Canada
2489 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2H6, Canada
650 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2N5, Canada
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
MaRS Discovery District
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
The Second City Toronto
Explore the communities surrounding North Toronto.
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