Swansea

Named after the Village in Swansea in wales, this hilly section of Toronto shares many of the same contours as its namesake. Not actually annexed as part of the city of Toronto until 1967, this residential area has an enviable geographic location. With High Park on its East Side, and the Lake to the South, this area covers everything along the Humber River all the way up to Bloor Street. Eastern Europeans originally settled in this area, building most of the homes there between 1900 and 1935. Many people think that Swansea feels like the suburbs, but with the convenience of the city.

There are a number of popular parks in the area, such as the revitalized Rennie Park, and enviable schools such as Swansea Public School, and other close options in Bloor West Village.

Families, couples, and long-term residents – the sheer geographical spread means you’ll find you’ll find a bit of everything in this semi-secluded neighbourhood.

An active community centre (they still have a legitimate Town Hall!), natural beauty, and a quick one-two step from the thriving Bloor West Village.

Swansea Public School is the only option technically within the borders of Swansea, but there are lots of options in the neighbouring High Park and Bloor West Village.