O'Connor-Parkview
Quiet East York charm with ravine-laced beauty
About O'Connor-Parkview
O'Connor-Parkview is one of East York's best-kept secrets, a residential pocket tucked between the Don Valley ravine system and the commercial bustle of O'Connor Drive. Post-war bungalows and modest two-storey homes line tree-canopied streets, many of them lovingly updated by families who have stayed for decades. The neighbourhood's eastern edge dips into the Taylor Creek ravine trail system, giving residents immediate access to some of the city's finest urban hiking. O'Connor Drive serves as the local high street, lined with independent bakeries, barbershops, and family-run restaurants reflecting the neighbourhood's Greek and East Asian heritage. Pharmacy Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East provide additional shopping options. With Topham Park as a neighbourhood gathering spot and easy connections to the Don Valley Parkway, O'Connor-Parkview delivers the suburban feel many crave while remaining firmly within Toronto city limits.
Key Highlights
Walkability
65/100 — Walkable along O'Connor Drive; residential streets are quiet and car-oriented
Transit
TTC bus 70 O'Connor, bus 54 Lawrence East; Coxwell station (Line 2) is a short bus ride south
Vibe
Quiet, established, ravine-adjacent
What Makes O'Connor-Parkview Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
Good Transit
Bike Score
Bikeable
Local Favourites in O'Connor-Parkview
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Parks & Green Spaces
St. Columba Parkette
5Woodbine Gardens, Toronto, ON M4B 1K4, Canada
East Don Trail
4.8E Don Trail, Toronto, ON M4B 1R8, Canada
Bakeries
Coffee & Donut
5Dohme Ave, Toronto, ON M4B 2T5, Canada
Nostalgia Coffee Company
4.8855 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2S7, Canada
Arto Bakery
4.71117 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2T5, Canada
Rob's Good Food
4.6813 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2S7, Canada
Peek Freans Bakery
4.35 Bermondsey Rd, East York, ON M4B 2T7, Canada
Fitness & Gyms
Parkview Athletics Ltd.
525 Hollinger Rd, East York, ON M4B 3N4, Canada
Black Tigers Gym
519 Curity Ave, East York, ON M4B 1X4, Canada
THE ARENA - Law Enforcement Fitness Training Academy
4.96 Curity Ave Unit i, Toronto, ON M4B 1Y7, Canada
Toronto Climbing Academy
4.711 Curity Ave Unit 3, Toronto, ON M4B 1X4, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Tea Room
52701 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON M4B 2S9, Canada
Cozy Café & Shop
4.5East York, ON M4B 2S5, Canada
Arto Café
4.31115 O'Connor Dr, Toronto, ON M4B 2T5, Canada
Playgrounds
YCC 77 Playground
515 Vicora Linkway, North York, ON M3C 1A7, Canada
Public Park
3.560 Pavane Linkway, North York, ON M3C 2Y6, Canada
Restaurants
LOS VIETNAMITA TAQUERIA
4.92644 St Clair Ave E, York, ON M4B 3M1, Canada
House of Empanadas
4.919 Curity Ave #15, East York, ON M4B 1X4, Canada
Momozone
4.7979 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2T1, Canada
Island Spice Flava Restaurant & Lounge
4.72636 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON M4B 2S6, Canada
Rise & Dine Eatery Toronto
4.62714 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON M4B 1M6, Canada
Bars & Pubs
Wok and Grill
4.61085 O'Connor Dr, Toronto, ON M4B 3N1, Canada
Black Bear Pub
4.41125 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2T5, Canada
Happening in Toronto
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market
St. Lawrence Market
AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work
MaRS Discovery District
Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto
The Second City Toronto
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