About yorkville

Yorkville is Toronto's most cosmopolitan neighbourhood with appeal from both domestic homebuyers within the Greater Toronto Area, as well as from across Canada and internationally.

Many buyers choose Yorkville because of its urban midtown location with unparalleled neighbourhood amenities, all within walking distance, including world class luxury retail and other upscale shops, European style cafes, fine restaurants, numerous spas and hair salons, museums, and art galleries.

Rich in history and charming streets, Yorkville's appeal lies in its prime walkable midtown location that is within easy reach of the Toronto’s downtown core and major business and employment centre, the University of Toronto, Queen’s Park, and the other desirable luxurious Toronto neighbourhoods such as Rosedale, The Annex, and South Hill, all easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Overall, Yorkville is livable luxury that makes the regular grind of every day life that much easier. Whether you’re intrigued with cultural history and art, or have a passion and desire for the hottest trends, you will discover all of that and more in the Yorkville neighbourhood.

Yorkville : The Neighbourhood

Yorkville was established as a separate village in 1830 before it was annexed into Toronto in 1883. Officially part of The Annex, it is considered one of Canada's most exclusive neighbourhoods.

The Yorkville neighbourhood has been traditionally bounded by Bloor Street West to the south, though this boundary has been shifting further south as many new luxury condominiums and rental apartments have been and continue to be built along Charles St West. Most notable is the 1 St. Thomas building, where songwriter, rapper and Torontonian Drake recently sold his ~$4 million condominium.

The area is further delimited by Avenue Rd to the East, Yonge St the West, and Davenport Rd to the North. While the heart of Yorkville is concentrated along Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland St, many new condominiums have been built along Davenport Rd and now Yonge St, to take advantage of Yorkville's growing demographic across many age groups.

Yorkville : REAL ESTATE

Homebuyers looking to live in Yorkville will find a wide range of house and building types. The beautiful Hazelton Avenue has mostly Victorian houses that were built mainly between 1870 and 1895, many of which are heritage properties. Some newer townhomes and semi-detached houses can be found along many of Yorkville’s smaller streets, such as New St, Bishop St, and Berryman St, while newer townhomes are appearing in the base of new condominium high rise towers. While Yorkville is home to many older yet boutique condominium buildings, such as the Prince Arthur, some newer ones are also being built to appeal to the rising demographic of empty nesters, such as 181 Davenport and 133 Hazelton. Many first time home buyers will find more affordable condominium apartments in new high rise towers, such as The Yorkville Condominiums and The Yorkville Plaza. There are also luxury hotel condominium residences, such as the Four Seasons, The Hazelton, and the Windsor Arms.

Yorkville : A RETAIL MECCA

The Yorkville area is generally acclaimed as Canada's pre-eminent shopping district. Bloor Street W’s Mink Mile, often compared to New York City’s Fifth Avenue, is home to many flagship stores of international luxury brands, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, and Hermes to name a few, as well as to many Canadian iconic brands, such as Roots, Holt Renfrew, and Harry Rosen. Stroll north of Bloor St W, you will find more retail along the Victorian houses on Yorkville Ave, Cumberland St, Old York Lane, Hazelton Ave, and Scollard St, home to not only coveted fashion brands such as Pink Tartan, Christian Louboutin, and Chanel, but also a wide range of specialty shops, including jewelry, tailors, spas, hair salons, health and wellness, flower shops, pet care, antiques, art galleries, to name a few. The retail abundance continues among the five mostly interconnected shopping centres – Holt Renfrew Centre, Manulife Centre, Hudson’s Bay Centre, Cumberland Terrace, and Yorkville Village, all within walking distance, with grocery stores, pharmacies, the LCBO, Indigo, etc... No other neighbhourhood can compare to the convenience and variety of Yorkville shopping!

YORKVILLE : Dining, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Yorkville's dining scene is coveted by local residents and global travelers alike. Some famed hotspots include Sotto Sotto, NAO, STK, Kasa Moto, Buca Yorkville, Cafe Boulud, to name a few.

For some culture & entertainment, head to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), a museum of art, world culture and natural history, The Gardiner Museum, Canada's national ceramics art museum, or enjoy a concert at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Yorkville can also be a place of fun and games! Catch the latest Hollywood or foreign film at the Varsity Theatre, located in the Manulife Centre. Yorkville also has many areas to relax or be active outdoors. The award winning Village of Yorkville Park, a popular spot for people watching located along Cumberland Street, with its renowned rock from the Canadian Shield. Ramsden Park, located at the north end of Yorkville, off Yonge Street, includes four tennis courts, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground, and a wading pool.

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