Life In The Annex

Considered a student quarter as it borders the University of Toronto, this downtown Toronto neighbourhood lies within the boundaries of Dupont, Bloor, and Bathurst streets, and Avenue Road. It is an affluent neighbourhood with highly-educated residents. The tree-lined streets of the annex provide a beautiful foreground for the stunning homes. Mostly residential, the Annex is home to many Victorian and Edwardian homes and mansions that were built between 1880 and the early 1900s.

The homes here are incredibly unique, with elements from both the American Richardson Romanesque and the British Queen Anne style. This makes for homes that have beautiful rounded arches, and detailed turrets. These houses were originally built for the upper class of Toronto, and as they moved away over time, many of these gorgeous houses were subdivided into apartments, allowing for more tenants and lower costs.  Not only is it a beautiful neigbourhood, it is also incredibly lively, as it is bordered by bustling Bloor Street. 

The Annex Amenities

Schools: The Annex has a long list of educational institutes that is included in its real estate. Some of them are Hawthorne II Alternative Bilingual Junior School, Harbord Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto Schools. 

Restaurants: With budgets ranging from student-friendly to highly-paid professionals, the list of eateries is inexhaustible. Guu Sakabar, Playa Cabana, The Harbord Room, Real Thailand, Splendido, and THR & Co. are just some of the many offerings available to Annex residents. 

Recreation: The Annex real estate offers a vibrant and varied shopping experience that is unique in nature. There are dozens of vintage stores, bookstores, antique stores, and more lining the neighbourhood’s retail corridor. It’s also home to plenty of vibrant bars and concert halls which add to The Annex’s lively atmosphere.

Getting to The Annex by transit

Being in downtown, Annex is easily accessible by the Yonge-University and Bloor-Danforth subway lines, 7 Bathurst, 310 Bathurst, 26 Dupont and 127 Davenport Buses. It is also accessible by the 511 Bathurst & 510 Spadina street cars.