Life In East York

Traditionally a neighbourhood with the highest percentage of senior citizens in Toronto, the kid-friendly East York has become a popular spot for young families to settle in. Relatively affordable houses as well as quick and easy access to downtown Toronto make real estate in this location desirable for young professionals as well.

East York is bounded by Danforth Avenue to the south, Victoria Park Avenue to the east, Taylor Creek Park, O’Connor Avenue, and Broadview Avenue along the Don Valley Parkway to the north and west.

East York Amenities

Schools: There is an extensive list of public schools in East York. A few among this list are: Chester Elementary School, Cosburn Middle School, and East York Collegiate Institute. Earl Beatty Junior & Senior Public School and Gledhill Junior Public School are two schools in East York which run an early french immersion program. Schools operated by the Toronto Catholic District School Board are St. Brigid Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic School, and Canadian Martyrs Catholic School.

Restaurants: La Grotta Pizzeria, Little Coxwell Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine, and Golden Pizza are a few neighbourhood favourites.

Recreation: East York is brimming with indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for sports all year round. Tennis players can enjoy a game at the East York Tennis Club or Dentonia Park Tennis Club. Stan Wadlow Park features five baseball diamonds and a batting cage. The park also has two outdoor swimming pools, a handball wall, a picnic area, and access to Taylor Creek Park Trail for walks, jogging, and cycling. The East York Community Centre features an indoor swimming pool, a multi-purpose gymnasium, a weight room, and a small public library.

During spring and summer months, golfers can enjoy a challenging 18-hole public course at the Dentonia Park Golf Course. For winter sports, the East York Memorial Arena offers recreational and league hockey programs, and public skating. The Dieppe Park Sports Complex also has an outdoor ice rink and path.

Getting to East York by transit

The southern border of East York is accessible by the Bloor-Danforth Subway Line from Main Station to Chester Station. Bus numbers running along Broadview Avenue are: 8, 62, 87, 100, and 322. Buses 87 and 322 run along the northern boundary on Cosburn Avenue. Buses running north-south through East York include: 25, 81, and 303 along Pape Avenue, 56 along Donlands Avenue, 70 and 322 along Coxwell Avenue, 91 along Woodbine Avenue, 87 on Westlake Avenue, and 64 on Main Street. Buses running east-west through East York include: 87 on Cosburn Avenue and 62 on Mortimer Avenue.