Princess-Rosethorn
Stately Etobicoke living along the Humber valley
About Princess-Rosethorn
Princess-Rosethorn is one of Etobicoke's most quietly affluent neighbourhoods, a residential district of curving streets, generous setbacks, and elegant mid-century homes nestled between the Humber River valley and the Kingsway commercial strip. The homes range from sprawling ranch-style bungalows to stately two-storey brick residences, many sitting on large, landscaped lots that give the area a distinctly suburban-estate quality. This is the kind of neighbourhood where weekend mornings involve coffee on the patio and the rustle of the morning paper. The Kingsway shopping district on Bloor Street West provides an upscale village-style retail strip with boutiques, fine dining, and artisanal bakeries. James Gardens and Lambton Woods offer some of the most beautiful ravine hiking in the city, with spring wildflower displays that draw walkers from across the GTA. Despite the leafy seclusion, Royal York station on Line 2 keeps downtown within a twenty-five-minute commute.
Key Highlights
Walkability
58/100 — Walkable to the Kingsway shops; large-lot residential streets favour cars
Transit
Royal York station (Line 2); TTC bus 15 Evans, bus 76 Royal York
Vibe
Affluent, ravine-side, refined
What Makes Princess-Rosethorn Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
Minimal Infrastructure
Local Favourites in Princess-Rosethorn
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Restaurants
Wine & Ginger
528 Wingrove Hill, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2C6, Canada
Pizzaiolo
4.21500 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3L8, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
Echo Valley Park
4.71124 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9B 3M5, Canada
Hampshire Heights Park
4.5231 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9B 4L2, Canada
Rosethorn Park
4.426 Remington Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9A 2J5, Canada
Drumoak Road Parkette
4.212 Drumoak Rd, Toronto, ON M9A 2Z9, Canada
Islington Heights Park
4.126A Bywood Dr, Toronto, ON M9A 1L8, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Java Joe's
4.31500 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3L8, 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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