Deer Park

Deer Park has a long and storied history that began in 1796, when the deputy provincial surveyor opened a cart road from York Harbour to Lake Simcoe. By the mid 1800s, the area had developed to the point that it contained villas, a school, and a general stone, among other amenities. Residents enjoyed feeding the deer—though they no longer roam the region.

Centred primarily around the intersection of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue, Deer Park is one of Toronto’s most well-regarded residential neighbourhoods. The community is diverse, and a wide variety of residents from different cultures and backgrounds call it home.

While there are affluent pockets of Deer Park, you’ll also find a variety of homes that span a broad price range. Given all of the apartment buildings and condos in the area, many singles and young couples are drawn here. In contrast, most of the detached and semi-detached homes in Deer Park have seven-figure price tags.

Deer Park is home to a variety of middle class and upper-middle class residents who value the privacy of residential side streets and proximity to one of the city’s most well-developed intersections. From families with school-aged children to singles and young couples, you’ll have a mix of neighbours in Deer Park.

The intersection of Yonge and St. Clair has an abundance of shops, grocery stores, specialty food stores, boutiques, yoga studios, restaurants, cafes, and just about everything else that residents could ask for. These amenities are continuing to expand as the neighbourhood becomes more popular.

If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, check out the area’s vast public parks—which include David A. Balfour Park, the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and Oriole Park (all within walking distance).

Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School is by far the most popular public institution in the neighbourhood, welcoming students from junior kindergarten up to grade 8. Alternatively, The Linden School is an independent all-girls institution that offers instruction from junior kindergarten to grade 12—with an average class size of just 11 students!

If you’re looking for a highly-reputable private institution, Upper Canada College is located just north of St. Clair Avenue on Avenue Road. This all-boys school is one of the most exclusive in Toronto (it offers classes from senior kindergarten to grade 12).