Life In Leaside

Being one of the most popular Toronto neighbourhoods, Leasides’s boundaries are Southvale Drive to the south, Laird Drive to the east, and Sunnybrook Park to the north. The area is named after William Lea and the Lea family, who were originally from Philadelphia, USA and became settlers in the early 19th century.

Up until 1998, Leaside was a part of East York Township. In 1998, Leaside became a part of the new City of Toronto. Leaside real estate consists mostly of 1930s and ’40s homes with generous lot sizes.

Leaside Amenities

Schools: Northlea Elementary & Middle School, Bessborough Elementary and Middle School, St. Anselm Catholic School, and Leaside High School are some of the schools in the Leaside neighbourhood.

Shopping: Leaside Village is a shopping centre that meets the needs of everyday life. It includes retail mixes such as grocery stores, bakeries, banks, restaurants, spas, coffee shops, health service providers, and specialty stores. 

Recreation: Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Serena Gundy Park, Trace Manes Park, and Howard Talbot Park are some of the prominent parks and recreational areas in Leaside. 

Getting to Leaside by transit

Leaside is accessible by the 56 Leaside Northbound, 88 South Leaside, 100 Flemingdon Park and 11 Bayview Buses.