My family and I live at Yonge and Sheppard, north of Sheppard and West of Yonge in a bungalow that was built in 1955. My daughters and I love the neighbourhood for many reasons:
1. The people are so fantastic. We have a wonderful mix of people at many stages of their life, families, middle-age couples, retirees and so many different cultures!
2. The amenities in the area are unmatched! We are a 10 minute walk from the Yonge subway line, two major movie theatres, Mel Lastman Square and civic offices, North York Central Library that offers many family oriented drop-in programs and a huge array of books, great restaurants and the Douglas Snow Acquatic Centre. We also have the North York Centre for the Performing Arts and the Solar Stage Theatre that puts on performances for children throughout the year and offers drama camp in the summer!
3. Earl Bales Park is right around the corner! There is a fantastic nature area for walking and having picnics. And there is great skiing and snowboarding during the winter months.
4. The under construction Bathurst Jewish Community Centre is a great meeting places for all members of the community in the neighbourhood. It will be a state of the art fitness and community centre facility.
5. The new Edithvale community centre that is currently under construction. Many city and privately run community programs are offered here. It is a real hub of community activity.
Having lived in Toronto my entire life and for all of it until I moved to this neighbourhood south of the 401, I can honestly say I have hit the jackpot. It is so quiet here, the people are very friendly and unassuming. The neighbourhood is in flux as older homes like ours are being torn down and large beautiful homes are taking their place. We are so fortunate to live here and I am lucky to be raising my two daughters in such a neighbourhood.
Amanda Bertoia
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