Finding YOUR Neighborhood in Toronto
It is such a diverse city with so much to offer that figuring out which part of the city best suits your lifestyle can be a pretty challenging task. I have spent the past few months exploring different neighbourhoods within Toronto, weighing positives against negatives and coming to terms with what I value most in my own life during the process (ex. walking our dog safely). I am excited to say that my partner and I have finally narrowed down the search to three unique and engaging corners of Toronto. We have a cottage near Parry Sound and family in Niagara, so there was no question that based on accessibility Central down town or the West end would be the way for us to go (my sympathies go out to those of you who battle the Don Valley Parkway). Although if we were looking in the East end the Danforth or the Beaches would have been at the top of that list. These are our top three locations and why we love them.
Next step, get a realitor!
We love Bloor West Village. We find ourselves in the area almost every weekend because it's out of the down town core, and it's so close to High Park that we can bring Oliver (our dog) grab a coffee and spend the afternoon exploring. This community is on the Subway line so getting to work won't be a TTC battle like it is on King West (too many people, not enough street cars). Plus the shops and restaurants in the area are wonderful and add small town charm to this community within a big city.
This area is upscale, on the Subway line, and close to lots of shopping. I love shopping so this could be a positive or a negative depending on who you're talking to haha. It is close to work (we are both right down town) and central to most events happening in Toronto making getting around the city a breeze.
Who does't love the look of the Distillery District? Also... lofts. We love lofts, and this area is known for them. It is a bit quieter than where we are now (Think Spadina) and there are some great coffee shops and pubs in the area - plus the events that go on in the Distillery District (like the Christmas Market) are always a blast.
I will let you know what we decide!
And to all of you looking to move within the city, happy hunting!
Talk soon,
Alexis
