City Living – Page 7

Toronto’s Original BIA Continues To Elevate The Bloor West Village Community

April 25, 2023

City Living, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village

*Title image courtesy of NowPlayingToronto.com Spring has indeed sprung! If you’ve been walking the streets of the city’s more lush village neighbourhoods – like west-end favourites High Park North, Bloor West Village, or Swansea – you’ve surely noticed big changes in the tree canopy overhead. Look at those beautiful…

Read Full Entry

Rennie Park Is My Family’s Swansea Sanctuary

April 24, 2023

City Living, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village

Well, hello there and thanks for popping by! I’m Cynthia, I sell real estate with the Urbaneer Team. It’s great to e-meet you! First off, growing up in a small, close-knit community really created the person I became, including the desire to establish myself, my family and my growing real…

Read Full Entry

The Union Pearson Express Is Now A Toronto Staple

April 21, 2023

City Living, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, Roncesvalles Village

If you live in downtown Toronto, there are certain amenities considered the staple of the urban dweller. At the top of the amenity list are essentials like having a great coffee shop steps from your door, being within walking distance of a purveyor of fitness and well-being (or a…

Read Full Entry

The Music Plays On At The Historic Danforth Music Hall

April 4, 2023

City Living, Riverdale / Playter Estates, The Danforth

When strolling on The Danforth, there’s an easily recognized fixture that is difficult to miss: the theatre-turned-entertainment-venue, Danforth Music Hall! One of Toronto’s longest-standing buildings and noted for its tumultuous history with shutting down and reopening on several occasions, The Music Hall has been a staple of Toronto’s entertainment scene…

Read Full Entry

The Wonder Of Wandering In Withrow Park

March 30, 2023

City Living, Riverdale / Playter Estates

Thank goodness for green space! As March draws to a close, we’re all feeling antsy to see new grow poking up through the remaining snow; another month and Toronto’s parks and parkettes will be blossoming with life!! The integration of the natural world into our urban landscape is…

Read Full Entry

Stepping Back In Time In The Village of Swansea, Toronto

November 16, 2022

City Living, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village

One of the greatest lures of Toronto is that it is comprised of a patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own vibe and characteristics, lending incredible texture to the overall fabric of the city as a whole. One such neighbourhood is that of Swansea. This lovely, leafy residential enclave today…

Read Full Entry

If You’re Feeling ‘Hangry’, Bonjour Brioche In Riverside Is the Cure!

October 13, 2022

City Living, Leslieville/Riverside, Restaurants

You know those days when you’ve missed a meal or two and you’re feeling pretty ‘hangry’ at the world? We’ve got the fix! Bonjour Brioche, located on the corner of Queen and De Grassi, is not hard to find; all you have to do is follow your nose! The heavenly…

Read Full Entry

Exploring Edwardian Residential Architecture In Toronto

September 29, 2022

Annex / South Annex / Seaton Village, Architecture, Beaches, Cabbagetown / Corktown, City Living, College Street / Little Italy, Corso Italia / Davenport, Forest Hill, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, King West / Niagara / Liberty Village, Leslieville/Riverside, Little Portugal, Midtown, Queen West, Real Estate, Riverdale / Playter Estates, Roncesvalles Village, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village, The Danforth, Wallace/Emerson & Brockton Village, Wychwood / Humewood - Cedarvale, Yorkville / Summerhill / Rosedale

One of the many benefits of living in Toronto is the beauty of our vintage housing stock. While older residences typically require more maintenance and repair simply because of their longevity, the high-style patina and architectural touches that lend the unique character to these homes are truly immeasurable. In…

Read Full Entry

A Weekend Wandering The Danforth East Arts Fair On Sept 17th & 18th

September 14, 2022

City Living, East York, The Danforth

One of the best parts of being part of a cool community is being able to participate in events that entertain and inspire – both of which enrich life, no? Parks are a vital part of urban living, and if you haven’t yet spent a leisurely afternoon in one of…

Read Full Entry

It’s All About Convenience When You Live At King’s Court Condominium Near The St. Lawrence Market

June 20, 2022

City Living, St. Lawrence Market

I’m Steve Fudge, and I sell real estate in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Welcome to my blog on housing, culture and design, where I explore all the facets of real estate, shelter and home. Today I’m sharing my thoughts about the benefits of living in a fantastic central city location. Even…

Read Full Entry