Bloor West Village
This popular west-end neighbourhood has it all—TTC accessibility, excellent schools, ample park space, gorgeous brick homes, and plenty of shopping and restaurant options. Located along Bloor St between Runnymede Rd and Jane St, this neighbourhood not only has convenient access to the Bloor-Danforth subway line, but is also walking distance to the popular High Park, and the Bloor Street retail corridor.
Real estate
Toronto’s Bloor West Village is a popular and well-established neighbourhood, with homes being predominantly built in the early 1900’s. Being an older neighbourhood, many gorgeous oak trees shade the neighbourhood streets that a lined with solid brick homes with spacious porches. The majority of properties have relatively spacious front yards, and feature wood detailing, fireplaces, and solid hardwood floors.
Bloor West Village houses one of the most vibrant shopping districts in Toronto, offering a good balance between independent and commercial chains. The Business Improvement Association of Bloor West Village is not only one of the oldest in Canada, but also one of the most successful, illustrated by the consistently busy retail and restaurant areas on the strip. Housing more than 400 services, including hospitality, retail stores, restaurants, small grocers and fruit shops, local residents with everything they need at their doorstep. This vibrant area also attracts various commuters across the city. This section of Bloor Street is home to various festivals which happen annually, securing the family and community-oriented feel of the neighbourhood. Throughout the year, some of the local festivals include: A Summertime Sidewalk Sale, Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival, a Halloween Festival, and a Christmas in the Village.
The major outdoor attraction in the neighbourhood is nearby High Park. This large and popular park offers a variety of outdoor walking trails, a dog-park, cafes, playground, open field space, and even High Park Zoo.
Offering a broad range of shopping options, outdoor space, and community festivals, it’s no wonder Bloor West Village is such a coveted neighbourhood with a large familial-demographic.
The major outdoor attraction in the neighbourhood is nearby High Park. This large and popular park offers a variety of outdoor walking trails, a dog-park, cafes, playground, open field space, and even High Park Zoo.