Life In Bedford Park

Bedford Park is one of Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods, with original homes constructed between 1890 and 1940. It is also known as Lawrence Park North or Nortown (North Toronto).

Bedford Park is divided into two parts by Yonge Street. It is bounded by Lawrence Avenue to the south, Bathurst to the west, Snowden Avenue and Brooke Avenue to the north and Riverview Drive Ravine to the east. 

Bedford Park Amenities

Schools: John Wanless Junior Public School, Bedford Park Public School, Havergal School, and North Toronto Collegiate Institute are some of the many educational institutions available in Bedford Park.

Restaurants: Given how vast the neighbourhood is, the dining options are endless. Some of the well known eateries are Amaya’s Bread Bar, Burger Cellar, Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar, La Bamboche, and Pusateris’ Fine Foods.

Recreation: Wanless Park and Woburn Parkette are two of the popular greenspaces in the neighbourhood. The Bedford Community Centre is where residents can enjoy being active, and make use of its gymnasium and indoor pool. 

Getting to Bedford Park by transit  

The neighbourhood is accessible by the Yonge-University subway line, 61 Avenue Road, 165 Weston Road North, 96 Wilson Bus, 52 Lawrence West,162 Lawrence-Donway, and 7 Bathurst buses.