Bloor West Village, a Small Village in a Big City

Start your search for exceptional Toronto homes forover the years! These 2 storey 3-4 bedroom brick
sale, and consider Bloor West Village - one of the fewdetached and semi detached homes feature
Toronto "villages" to live up to its name! Affectionatelywonderful wide traditional porches ( enjoy a book or
known as"a small village in a big city" - Bloor Westyour morning coffee - or watch your children play), lots
Village has the distinction of being one of the firstof wood trim and accents throughout, fireplaces and
communities (in the early 1970's) to establish a veryhardwood floors.
successful BIA (business improvement area). ThisRecently it has become common to see small homes
model of rejuvenation has been utilized in many urbanon larger lots replaced with modern new builds- so
centres throughout North America and has shaped thethere is also a blend of old and new. Private drives are
amazing shopping district that exists here today.a rarity. It is the city - after all! Parking pads, laneways
The Bloor West Village neighbourhood lies just north ofor the very common mutual drive are the standard
Bloor St. West- just east of Jane St and just west ofparking options. Many residents use street parking, or
High Park with easy access routes to 2 subway"think green" and take the very convenient subway or
stations (Runnymede and Jane) as well as thethe new cycle pathway along Annette St to get
Gardiner Expressway and Lakeshore routes for easyaround. Zip and Autoshare cars are available in
access to the central Toronto core. Lake Ontario anddesignated parking lots.
the Martin Goodman trail with its extensive walking andA family oriented community with several recreation
cycling paths is also nearby.centres, parkettes and a wide selection of great
Leave your car behind and stroll along the dense 10schools offering a variety of good music & sports
block section of Bloor St. W that is officially "theprograms, as well as French Immersion. Choose from
Village" and experience its energetic vibe and manyAnnette Public School, Runnymede Public School,
charming European style shops. There are over 400Humberside Collegiate School, Western Technical
shops, eateries and services here - cafes, boutiqueSchool St. Pius X and St Cecilia Catholic Schools- or 2
stores, specialty food and meat shops, amazingprivately run Montessori schools.
bakeries and abundant green grocers (some featuringAnother wonderful neighbourhood draw, is the close
organic produce). Shoppers return again and again,proximity to the city's biggest park - High Park! Just a
making Bloor West Village one of the more popularbrisk walk or short subway ride away- this 399 acre
shopping districts in Toronto, Ontario. Looking to keepcity landmark features manicured gardens, a large
fit - Bloor West Village is also a growingly activeoutdoor pool & wading pool, Jamie Bell Adventure
neighbourhood with several studios and gyms thatPlayground (an incredible wooden "castle-like"
have opened over the past few years. The Villagestructure) designed by children in 1998, picnic areas,
has something for everyone!tennis courts animal paddocks & tranquil Grenadier
What is it like to live here one might ask? Singles andpond along the southerly park limits- near Lake Ontario.
families love to call it home and are drawn to thisThe westerly section of Bloor West Village is steps to
welcoming mature neighbourhood with abundantEtienne Brule Park- near historic Old Mill. A pretty
towering maples and oak trees and green spaces -meandering green space- it features extensive walking
for a variety of reasons.and cycling paths adjacent to the Humber River, as
Unlike the suburbs, with their cookie cutter houses -well as scenic picnic areas.
typical Bloor West Village homes constructedLooking for a Bloor West Village home for sale, or
between 1912-1925 have a lot to offer. Originally similarsimply interested in discovering more about other
in size and style most homes are now often quiteWest Toronto Neighbourhoods?
unique due to personalization, renovation & expansion