Yonge & Eglinton

As its name suggests, this midtown neighbourhood is located at the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.

Yonge & Eglinton has seen rapid development and redevelopment in recent years, with ongoing and upcoming projects forecasted to be completed in the near future. Compared to just a few short years ago, the neighbourhood’s more commercial areas have been transformed. While construction is still underway, the community is still a major business and entertainment hub.

The local real estate market is mostly dominated by high-rise buildings, but there are a few highly-coveted pockets of single family homes to be found.

Due to its large number of condo and apartment buildings, there are many singles and young couples in the Yonge & Eglinton area. Having said that, the community can be very family-friendly.

Just a short walk from Yonge and Eglinton’s busy intersection, you’ll find an abundance of tree-lined residential streets offering large detached and semi-detached homes. With a number of popular schools in the neighbourhood, these older living spaces are highly sought-after by families with children.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Yonge and Eglinton has everything. From great restaurants, cozy cafes, large box stores, boutique shops, and grocers of all kinds, everything is within arm’s reach for residents.

With two movie theatres and one of Toronto’s largest multi-level malls nearby, there’s no shortage of action at the neighbourhood’s core. Fortunately, residents who live here also have easy access to nature, with plenty of public parks and green spaces in close proximity.

Eglinton Park is just a short walk away from the neighbourhood’s main intersection—while Oriole Park, June Rowlands Park, and a section of Toronto’s Beltline Trail are all within walking distance.

One of the best features of this buzz-worthy Toronto neighbourhood is the vast selection of schools it contains. For elementary-school children, John Fisher Junior Public School is one of the most well-known French Immersion options. Alternatively, Eglinton Junior Public School is an ever-popular choice.

At the high-school level, North Toronto Collegiate Institute has historically scored high in terms of academics and rankings, while Northern Secondary School is thriving in terms of academics—along with sports and arts programs.