Yonge-St.Clair
Upscale midtown refinement at Yonge and St. Clair
About Yonge-St.Clair
Yonge-St. Clair is one of Toronto's most refined midtown intersections, a neighbourhood where the polish of Deer Park meets the energy of the Yonge Street corridor. The St. Clair Avenue stretch features upscale restaurants, specialty food shops, wine bars, and boutiques that cater to a discerning population of professionals and established families. The neighbourhood has an understated elegance: you are more likely to find a sommelier's recommendation than a neon sign. The residential streets south of St. Clair, in the Deer Park area, are lined with stately homes, many of them grand Edwardian and Georgian-era residences on generous lots. The Beltline Trail passes through the area, providing a walking and cycling route that follows the old railway corridor through a canopy of mature trees. St. Clair station on Line 1 provides direct subway access, and the St. Clair West streetcar adds east-west connectivity. Ramsden Park offers neighbourhood green space, and the proximity to Rosedale and Forest Hill elevates the overall ambiance. It is a neighbourhood where quality is assumed, not advertised.
Key Highlights
Walkability
88/100 — Very walkable with upscale shops, restaurants, and transit
Transit
St. Clair station (Line 1); TTC streetcar 512 St. Clair
Vibe
Upscale, refined, midtown
What Makes Yonge-St.Clair Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Very Walkable
Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
Local Favourites in Yonge-St.Clair
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Fitness & Gyms
Pups & Poses Yoga
51560 Yonge St #204, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z7, Canada
THE KIN STUDIO - Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist
546 St Clair Ave E Suite 300, Toronto, ON M4T 1M9, Canada
Nuala Pilates
51260 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W5, Canada
LAGREE Plus — St. Clair
51470 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z6, Canada
RingFit Boxing
5Lower Level, 1 St Clair Ave E Unit B002, Toronto, ON M4T 2V7, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
Lawton Park
5101 Lawton Blvd, Toronto, ON M4V 1Z6, Canada
Belt Line Bridge
4.91801 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 2A4, Canada
Roycroft Park
4.8150 Boulton Dr, Toronto, ON M4V 2V6, Canada
David A. Balfour Park
4.675 Rosehill Ave, Toronto, ON M4T 1G4, Canada
Oriole Park
4.6201 Oriole Pkwy, Toronto, ON M5P 2H1, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Lil E Coffee Cafe
4.92 St Clair Ave W #107, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5, Canada
nutbar
4.41240 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W5, Canada
Pilot Coffee Roasters
4.21 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 2V7, Canada
Bakeries
Homeland Bakery
4.7No storefront. Address for pick up only. Yonge &, Balliol St, Toronto, ON M4S 1C3, Canada
The Bagel House
4.21438 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Y7, Canada
Cupcake Paradise
4.115 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1K6, Canada
The Market by Longo's at Imperial Plaza
4111 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1N5, Canada
Loblaws St Clair Avenue
412 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1L7, Canada
Restaurants
El Inka Peruvian Cuisine Toronto
4.721 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1L9, Canada
Scaramouche Restaurant
4.71 Benvenuto Pl, Toronto, ON M4V 2L1, Canada
Grandma loves you
4.640 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1M2, Canada
Mary Be Kitchen
4.521B St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1K6, Canada
Impact Kitchen
4.41222 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W3, Canada
Playgrounds
Neshama Playground
4.7201 Oriole Pkwy, Toronto, ON M5P 2H1, Canada
Bars & Pubs
St. Louis Bar & Grill
4.411 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1L3, Canada
Bar Buca
4.42 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5, Canada
Tamasha
4.31835 Yonge St Unit 101, Toronto, ON M4S 1X8, Canada
Boxcar Social
4.31208 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W1, Canada
Ultra Restaurant
4.312 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1L7, Canada
Libraries
Toronto Public Library - Deer Park Branch
4.340 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1M9, 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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